Bruce Edward Watson (born August 17, 1953) is an American writer known for his works on American culture and history. He has authored six books and contributed feature articles, humorous essays, and book reviews to publications such as Smithsonian Magazine and American Heritage. Additionally, Watson runs a blog named The Attic, which focuses on true stories aimed at promoting a kinder and cooler America.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 343 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Bruce
wild boar, strong warrior
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Generation Group
Bruce Watson belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Peoria
Educated At: Pomona College
Occupation: journalist | writer
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 17, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24 Leo 28 | 25 Leo 2 | 4 Scorpio 59 |
| Moon | 22 Scorpio 54 | 14 Gemini 37 | 25 Cancer 22 |
| Mercury | 6 Leo 34 | 6 Leo 39 | 28 Scorpio 22 |
| Venus | 15 Cancer 35 | 20 Cancer 31 | 12 Libra 29 |
| Mars | 12 Leo 10 | 6 Libra 45 | 27 Virgo 35 |
| Jupiter | 21 Gemini 12 | 15 Cancer 10 | 25 Gemini 56 |
| Saturn | 23 Libra 25 | 0 Aries 47 | 1 Scorpio 12 |
| Uranus | 20 Cancer 59 | 1 Gemini 19 | 23 Cancer 8 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 39 | 1 Aries 40 | 24 Libra 3 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 58 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 24 Leo 49 |
| Rahu | 1 Aquarius 57 | 19 Pisces 23 | 28 Capricorn 9 |
| Ketu | 1 Leo 57 | 19 Virgo 23 | 28 Cancer 9 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Bruce Watson's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2025
