Brian Reed Silliman is a marine conservation biologist currently serving as the Rachel Carson Distinguished Professor of Marine Conservation Biology at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. He has a strong academic background, having earned an A.B. and M.Sc. from the University of Virginia, followed by a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Brown University in 2004. His research focuses on marine ecosystems and biodiversity conservation, contributing significantly to the field of marine biology.
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Meaning of the name - Brian
strong, high
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Brian R. Silliman belongs to the Generation X group.
Educated At: University of Virginia | Brown University
Occupation: paleontologist | researcher
Employers: Duke University | Duke University Marine Laboratory
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 December 19, 1972
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 19, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Sagittarius 54 | 28 Sagittarius 2 | 21 Aquarius 49 |
| Moon | 18 Gemini 6 | 24 Sagittarius 4 | 23 Taurus 31 |
| Mercury | 7 Sagittarius 31 | 10 Sagittarius 26 | 1 Pisces 37 |
| Venus | 1 Sagittarius 10 | 23 Sagittarius 44 | 7 Aquarius 25 |
| Mars | 22 Scorpio 34 | 3 Capricorn 19 | 28 Sagittarius 56 |
| Jupiter | 14 Capricorn 50 | 22 Cancer 52 | 27 Capricorn 5 |
| Saturn | 16 Gemini 33 | 25 Pisces 29 | 13 Gemini 57 |
| Uranus | 22 Libra 25 | 28 Taurus 20 | 23 Libra 0 |
| Neptune | 5 Sagittarius 48 | 29 Pisces 23 | 7 Sagittarius 13 |
| Pluto | 4 Libra 19 | 2 Aquarius 21 | 4 Libra 4 |
| Rahu | 17 Capricorn 53 | 12 Pisces 49 | 15 Capricorn 5 |
| Ketu | 17 Cancer 53 | 12 Virgo 49 | 15 Cancer 5 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Brian R. Silliman's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2026
