Charles Bowden was an American journalist and writer born on July 20, 1945, in Joliet, Illinois. He was known for his unique perspectives on various socio-political issues, often exploring themes related to the American Southwest. Bowden's work was characterized by a deep engagement with the environment and human experiences within it. He contributed significantly to literature and journalism until his passing on August 30, 2014, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Charles
free man, manly
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Charles Bowden belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Joliet
Place of Death: Las Cruces
Educated At: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupation: journalist | writer
Awards Received: Publication Infinity Award | Guggenheim Fellowship | Lannan Literary Awards
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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 July 20, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 20, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 20, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Cancer 35 | 28 Cancer 0 | 16 Libra 2 |
| Moon | 5 Sagittarius 17 | 19 Libra 28 | 24 Scorpio 2 |
| Mercury | 24 Leo 22 | 16 Cancer 47 | 21 Libra 20 |
| Venus | 13 Gemini 45 | 12 Virgo 4 | 18 Virgo 21 |
| Mars | 28 Taurus 10 | 15 Gemini 21 | 17 Cancer 15 |
| Jupiter | 23 Virgo 20 | 4 Leo 29 | 9 Libra 31 |
| Saturn | 16 Cancer 31 | 14 Aries 34 | 24 Cancer 35 |
| Uranus | 15 Gemini 48 | 4 Gemini 37 | 17 Gemini 20 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 0 | 4 Aries 21 | 6 Libra 33 |
| Pluto | 9 Leo 29 | 4 Aquarius 26 | 11 Leo 32 |
| Rahu | 8 Cancer 10 | 1 Pisces 32 | 3 Cancer 53 |
| Ketu | 8 Capricorn 10 | 1 Virgo 32 | 3 Capricorn 53 |
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