Brenda Shaughnessy is an American writer and poet born in 1970 in Okinawa, Japan. She is recognized for her contributions to contemporary poetry and has been noted for her unique voice and style. Shaughnessy's work often explores themes of identity, motherhood, and the complexities of human experience, making her a prominent figure in the literary world. Her ability to blend personal narrative with broader social commentary has garnered her critical acclaim and a dedicated readership.
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Meaning of the name - Brenda
sword, strong
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Brenda Shaughnessy belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Okinawa
Educated At: Columbia University School of the Arts | University of California, Santa Cruz | Columbia University
Occupation: poet | writer
Employers: Princeton University | Radcliffe College
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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 March 21, 1970
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 21, 2025 |
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Sun | 0 Aries 40 | 1 Aries 20 | 24 Taurus 26 |
Moon | 15 Virgo 18 | 22 Sagittarius 20 | 19 Virgo 12 |
Mercury | 28 Pisces 46 | 6 Aries 59 | 14 Taurus 44 |
Venus | 14 Aries 17 | 3 Aries 31 | 21 Gemini 41 |
Mars | 10 Taurus 25 | 20 Cancer 35 | 18 Gemini 17 |
Jupiter | 4 Scorpio 28 | 14 Gemini 29 | 28 Libra 3 |
Saturn | 7 Taurus 8 | 23 Pisces 10 | 13 Taurus 57 |
Uranus | 7 Libra 4 | 24 Taurus 20 | 5 Libra 2 |
Neptune | 0 Sagittarius 47 | 29 Pisces 40 | 29 Scorpio 39 |
Pluto | 25 Virgo 55 | 3 Aquarius 22 | 24 Virgo 46 |
Rahu | 11 Pisces 3 | 27 Pisces 16 | 8 Pisces 9 |
Ketu | 11 Virgo 3 | 27 Virgo 16 | 8 Virgo 9 |
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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.Brenda Shaughnessy's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025