Aretha Dawn Thurmond, born on August 14, 1976, in Seattle, is an American discus thrower. She competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics but did not advance past the qualifications. Thurmond won gold at the Pan American Games in 1999 and defended her title in 2003. Throughout her career, she reached the finals in numerous competitions, including the 2008 Olympics and the 2009 World Championships, finishing in 10th place. Additionally, she has been crowned US Champion four times. Her personal best throw is 65.86 meters, achieved in March 2004.
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Age (Today)
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Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Aretha
virtue, excellence
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Generation Group
Aretha Thurmond belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Seattle
Educated At: Renton High School | University of Washington
Occupation: discus thrower
Awards Received: Panamerican Games Gold Medal (1999, 2003) | Panamerican Games Silver Medal (2011) | US Champion (2003, 2004, 2006, 2008)
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 August 14, 1976
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 14, 2025 |
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Sun | 22 Leo 5 | 22 Leo 14 | 9 Libra 42 |
Moon | 17 Aries 8 | 3 Taurus 13 | 8 Aquarius 13 |
Mercury | 16 Virgo 52 | 4 Leo 57 | 23 Virgo 22 |
Venus | 7 Virgo 55 | 17 Cancer 5 | 8 Scorpio 6 |
Mars | 23 Virgo 59 | 4 Libra 54 | 25 Libra 55 |
Jupiter | 29 Taurus 3 | 14 Cancer 35 | 0 Gemini 48 |
Saturn | 8 Leo 58 | 0 Aries 57 | 14 Leo 29 |
Uranus | 3 Scorpio 36 | 1 Gemini 16 | 5 Scorpio 49 |
Neptune | 11 Sagittarius 12 | 1 Aries 44 | 11 Sagittarius 38 |
Pluto | 9 Libra 47 | 2 Aquarius 6 | 11 Libra 31 |
Rahu | 7 Scorpio 15 | 19 Pisces 32 | 4 Scorpio 39 |
Ketu | 7 Taurus 15 | 19 Virgo 32 | 4 Taurus 39 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Aretha Thurmond's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2025