Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, born on March 25, 1942. She became one of the most iconic figures in music, celebrated for her powerful voice and contributions to soul music. Over her career, she received numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, solidifying her legacy as a pioneer for female artists and an influential figure in the music industry. Franklin's work encompassed a range of genres, but she is best known for her profound impact on soul and gospel music, making her a cultural and musical icon.
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Meaning of the name - Aretha
virtue, excellence
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Aretha Franklin belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Memphis
Place of Death: Detroit
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: Northern High School | Juilliard School
Occupation: recording artist | songwriter | pianist | singer | composer
Spouses: Glynn Turman | Ted White
Awards Received: American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album | honorary doctor of the Yale University | honorary doctor of Harvard University | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance | Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards | NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award | Michigan Women's Hall of Fame | Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance | Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance | Gospel Music Hall of Fame | American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | National Medal of Arts | Kennedy Center Honors | Grammy Legend Award | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | MusiCares Person of the Year | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Grammy Hall of Fame | Presidential Medal of Freedom
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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 March 25, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 25, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 25, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Aries 25 | 5 Aries 3 | 25 Gemini 51 |
| Moon | 12 Cancer 4 | 3 Cancer 52 | 7 Leo 54 |
| Mercury | 12 Pisces 27 | 9 Pisces 36 | 18 Gemini 42 |
| Venus | 19 Aquarius 47 | 23 Aries 53 | 18 Taurus 4 |
| Mars | 10 Gemini 55 | 18 Pisces 11 | 2 Leo 12 |
| Jupiter | 14 Gemini 52 | 15 Cancer 26 | 1 Cancer 31 |
| Saturn | 25 Taurus 7 | 4 Aries 40 | 5 Gemini 21 |
| Uranus | 27 Taurus 25 | 28 Taurus 30 | 1 Gemini 56 |
| Neptune | 28 Virgo 21 | 1 Aries 58 | 27 Virgo 8 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 34 | 5 Aquarius 6 | 4 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 12 Virgo 24 | 7 Pisces 44 | 7 Virgo 57 |
| Ketu | 12 Pisces 24 | 7 Virgo 44 | 7 Pisces 57 |
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