Christopher Blattman is a Canadian-American economist and political scientist renowned for his work in conflict, crime, and international development. He holds the position of Ramalee E. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies at the Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago. An influential author, he published 'Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace' in 2022. Blattman also collaborates with prestigious organizations such as the National Bureau of Economic Research and the Center for Global Development, and leads the Crime and Violence Section at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab.
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Meaning of the name - Christopher
bearer of Christ
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Christopher Blattman belongs to the Generation X group.
Educated At: University of Waterloo | University of California, Berkeley | John F. Kennedy School of Government
Occupation: political scientist | economist | writer
Employers: University of Chicago | Columbia University
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 24, 1974
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 1 Virgo 8 | 1 Virgo 47 | 20 Libra 58 |
| Moon | 1 Sagittarius 58 | 18 Virgo 54 | 10 Libra 7 |
| Mercury | 8 Virgo 17 | 14 Leo 36 | 10 Scorpio 34 |
| Venus | 11 Leo 52 | 28 Cancer 50 | 15 Libra 7 |
| Mars | 17 Virgo 45 | 11 Libra 13 | 20 Libra 54 |
| Jupiter | 14 Pisces 15 | 16 Cancer 32 | 8 Pisces 27 |
| Saturn | 15 Cancer 20 | 0 Aries 23 | 18 Cancer 59 |
| Uranus | 24 Libra 55 | 1 Gemini 25 | 27 Libra 44 |
| Neptune | 6 Sagittarius 50 | 1 Aries 31 | 7 Sagittarius 40 |
| Pluto | 5 Libra 21 | 1 Aquarius 54 | 7 Libra 15 |
| Rahu | 15 Sagittarius 26 | 19 Pisces 0 | 12 Sagittarius 44 |
| Ketu | 15 Gemini 26 | 19 Virgo 0 | 12 Gemini 44 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Christopher Blattman's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2026
