Barbara Sue Ryden, born on May 2, 1961, is an accomplished American astrophysicist and a Professor of Astronomy at Ohio State University. Her research focuses on the formation, shape, and structure of galaxies. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she was elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2016.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 316 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Barbara
foreign, stranger, foreigner
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Barbara Ryden belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New Milford
Educated At: Northwestern University | Princeton University
Occupation: astrophysicist | university teacher | astronomer
Employers: Ohio State University
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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 2, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2025 |
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Sun | 12 Taurus 0 | 12 Taurus 30 | 13 Cancer 22 |
Moon | 6 Sagittarius 10 | 19 Cancer 8 | 19 Aries 55 |
Mercury | 12 Taurus 50 | 17 Aries 50 | 1 Cancer 45 |
Venus | 12 Aries 45 | 1 Aries 7 | 28 Taurus 25 |
Mars | 28 Cancer 16 | 6 Leo 22 | 3 Virgo 57 |
Jupiter | 6 Aquarius 10 | 21 Gemini 42 | 4 Aquarius 29 |
Saturn | 0 Aquarius 7 | 27 Pisces 55 | 27 Capricorn 52 |
Uranus | 21 Leo 42 | 26 Taurus 26 | 23 Leo 34 |
Neptune | 9 Scorpio 52 | 1 Aries 8 | 8 Scorpio 35 |
Pluto | 5 Virgo 34 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 6 Virgo 7 |
Rahu | 2 Virgo 54 | 25 Pisces 3 | 29 Leo 30 |
Ketu | 2 Pisces 54 | 25 Virgo 3 | 29 Aquarius 30 |
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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.Barbara Ryden's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025