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 288 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15 Taurus 27 | 16 Taurus 6 | 5 Leo 50 |
| Moon | 4 Aquarius 7 | 9 Capricorn 44 | 0 Pisces 39 |
| Mercury | 2 Gemini 34 | 6 Taurus 56 | 0 Leo 56 |
| Venus | 0 Aries 34 | 15 Gemini 5 | 7 Cancer 38 |
| Mars | 6 Cancer 20 | 20 Aries 40 | 28 Leo 18 |
| Jupiter | 22 Gemini 17 | 19 Cancer 44 | 10 Cancer 57 |
| Saturn | 29 Taurus 57 | 9 Aries 39 | 9 Gemini 58 |
| Uranus | 29 Taurus 31 | 0 Gemini 36 | 3 Gemini 51 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 23 | 3 Aries 25 | 27 Virgo 47 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 33 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 5 Leo 23 |
| Rahu | 10 Virgo 11 | 5 Pisces 30 | 5 Virgo 44 |
| Ketu | 10 Pisces 11 | 5 Virgo 30 | 5 Pisces 44 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ariel Dorfman's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2026
