Matthew J. Saunders, born on January 5, 1972, is an English composer, mastering engineer, and visual designer. He gained prominence in the 2000s as part of the art-rock electronic band Magnétophone under 4AD Records, releasing two albums, several EPs, and a 7" single. In addition to his work with Magnétophone, he records as The Assembled Minds and runs Patterned Air Recordings. His collaborations include renowned artists like Kim Deal and King Creosote. He also contributes to film scoring and has worked on various significant radio and media projects.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 359 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Matthew
Gift of God
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Generation Group
Matthew J. Saunders belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Birmingham
Occupation: musician
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for January 5, 1972
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Capricorn 15 | 15 Capricorn 9 | 9 Pisces 0 |
| Moon | 10 Virgo 26 | 13 Leo 13 | 1 Virgo 37 |
| Mercury | 22 Sagittarius 1 | 5 Capricorn 35 | 18 Pisces 40 |
| Venus | 16 Aquarius 20 | 14 Capricorn 52 | 21 Aries 14 |
| Mars | 6 Aries 18 | 16 Capricorn 8 | 11 Taurus 49 |
| Jupiter | 23 Sagittarius 13 | 20 Cancer 46 | 3 Capricorn 33 |
| Saturn | 0 Gemini 29 | 26 Pisces 21 | 0 Gemini 35 |
| Uranus | 18 Libra 13 | 27 Taurus 50 | 17 Libra 47 |
| Neptune | 4 Sagittarius 14 | 29 Pisces 33 | 5 Sagittarius 13 |
| Pluto | 2 Libra 2 | 2 Aquarius 51 | 1 Libra 16 |
| Rahu | 6 Aquarius 23 | 11 Pisces 55 | 3 Aquarius 31 |
| Ketu | 6 Leo 23 | 11 Virgo 55 | 3 Leo 31 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Matthew J. Saunders's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2026
