Benjamin Alire Sáenz is an American poet and writer known for his works in children's and young adult literature, lyric poetry, and nonfiction. He has made significant contributions to contemporary literature, exploring themes such as identity, love, and culture. Sáenz's creative voice resonates with a diverse audience, and he is celebrated for his ability to capture the experiences of the marginalized. Through his writing, he addresses important social issues while providing a platform for underrepresented perspectives.
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Meaning of the name - Benjamin
son of the right hand, son of my right hand
Read Full Benjamin Name AnalysisAugust 16, 1954 Facts
Generation Group
Benjamin Alire Sáenz belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Doña Ana County
Educated At: Las Cruces High School | University of Texas at El Paso | University of Iowa | Stanford University
Occupation: novelist | children's writer | poet | writer
Employers: University of Texas at El Paso
Awards Received: Américas Award | Tomás Rivera Award | Belpré Medal | PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction | Lambda Literary Award | American Book Awards
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 16, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Leo 16 | 24 Leo 5 | 2 Scorpio 44 |
| Moon | 22 Pisces 55 | 0 Gemini 28 | 2 Scorpio 23 |
| Mercury | 17 Leo 52 | 5 Leo 57 | 9 Scorpio 51 |
| Venus | 8 Libra 18 | 19 Cancer 20 | 0 Sagittarius 2 |
| Mars | 27 Sagittarius 46 | 6 Libra 7 | 3 Aquarius 21 |
| Jupiter | 18 Cancer 30 | 14 Cancer 58 | 29 Cancer 0 |
| Saturn | 4 Scorpio 29 | 0 Aries 51 | 11 Scorpio 25 |
| Uranus | 25 Cancer 14 | 1 Gemini 18 | 27 Cancer 42 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 45 | 1 Aries 42 | 26 Libra 4 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 38 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 26 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 12 Capricorn 41 | 19 Pisces 26 | 8 Capricorn 55 |
| Ketu | 12 Cancer 41 | 19 Virgo 26 | 8 Cancer 55 |
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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.Benjamin Alire Sáenz's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2025
