Ariel Dorfman is an Argentine writer born on May 6, 1942, in Buenos Aires. He is known for his work as a playwright, journalist, screenwriter, professor, and novelist. Dorfman has made significant contributions to literature and the arts, reflecting his experiences and the socio-political landscapes he has encountered.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 316 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (3:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ariel
lion of God, God is my lion
Read Full Ariel Name AnalysisMay 6, 1942 Facts
Generation Group
Ariel Dorfman belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Buenos Aires
Educated At: University of Chile | University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: essayist | novelist | literary critic | journalist | playwright | professor | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Angélica Malinarich
Employers: University of Amsterdam | Duke University | University of Chile
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 May 6, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 6, 2025 |
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Sun | 15 Taurus 27 | 16 Taurus 20 | 4 Leo 53 |
Moon | 4 Aquarius 7 | 9 Virgo 57 | 16 Aquarius 11 |
Mercury | 2 Gemini 34 | 23 Aries 43 | 28 Cancer 50 |
Venus | 0 Aries 34 | 3 Aries 38 | 6 Cancer 26 |
Mars | 6 Cancer 20 | 8 Leo 13 | 27 Leo 40 |
Jupiter | 22 Gemini 17 | 22 Gemini 31 | 10 Cancer 44 |
Saturn | 29 Taurus 57 | 28 Pisces 19 | 9 Gemini 53 |
Uranus | 29 Taurus 31 | 26 Taurus 39 | 3 Gemini 49 |
Neptune | 27 Virgo 23 | 1 Aries 15 | 27 Virgo 46 |
Pluto | 3 Leo 33 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 5 Leo 21 |
Rahu | 10 Virgo 11 | 24 Pisces 50 | 5 Virgo 47 |
Ketu | 10 Pisces 11 | 24 Virgo 50 | 5 Pisces 47 |
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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.Ariel Dorfman's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025