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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Your next birthday is 322 days away.
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Taurus 0 | 12 Taurus 16 | 14 Cancer 19 |
| Moon | 6 Sagittarius 10 | 22 Scorpio 36 | 3 Taurus 16 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 50 | 29 Aries 8 | 1 Cancer 32 |
| Venus | 12 Aries 45 | 10 Gemini 18 | 29 Taurus 27 |
| Mars | 28 Cancer 16 | 17 Aries 38 | 4 Virgo 33 |
| Jupiter | 6 Aquarius 10 | 19 Cancer 10 | 4 Aquarius 22 |
| Saturn | 0 Aquarius 7 | 9 Aries 13 | 27 Capricorn 48 |
| Uranus | 21 Leo 42 | 0 Gemini 23 | 23 Leo 37 |
| Neptune | 9 Scorpio 52 | 3 Aries 18 | 8 Scorpio 34 |
| Pluto | 5 Virgo 34 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 6 Virgo 9 |
| Rahu | 2 Virgo 54 | 5 Pisces 43 | 29 Leo 27 |
| Ketu | 2 Pisces 54 | 5 Virgo 43 | 29 Aquarius 27 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Barbara Ryden's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2026
