Christopher Merrill is an American poet, essayist, journalist, and translator born on February 24, 1957. He is the director of the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa, where he has played a significant role in the selection of Iowa City as a UNESCO City of Literature, contributing to the Creative Cities Network. In 2011, he was appointed to the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, reflecting his commitment to promoting literature and culture.
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Your next birthday is 216 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Christopher
bearer of Christ
Read Full Christopher Name AnalysisFebruary 24, 1957 Facts
Generation Group
Christopher Merrill belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Middlebury College | University of Washington
Occupation: essayist | journalist | translator | poet
Employers: University of Iowa
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 February 24, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Pisces 50 | 6 Pisces 20 | 12 Taurus 59 |
| Moon | 11 Capricorn 41 | 22 Capricorn 44 | 28 Gemini 52 |
| Mercury | 17 Aquarius 26 | 18 Pisces 51 | 16 Taurus 37 |
| Venus | 23 Aquarius 34 | 10 Aries 17 | 17 Taurus 59 |
| Mars | 16 Taurus 43 | 17 Cancer 1 | 29 Gemini 24 |
| Jupiter | 29 Virgo 17 | 11 Gemini 57 | 22 Virgo 1 |
| Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 6 | 20 Pisces 6 | 13 Sagittarius 29 |
| Uranus | 3 Leo 43 | 23 Taurus 33 | 3 Leo 7 |
| Neptune | 2 Scorpio 27 | 28 Pisces 44 | 0 Scorpio 54 |
| Pluto | 29 Leo 1 | 2 Aquarius 46 | 27 Leo 55 |
| Rahu | 23 Scorpio 48 | 28 Pisces 35 | 20 Scorpio 12 |
| Ketu | 23 Taurus 48 | 28 Virgo 35 | 20 Taurus 12 |
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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.Christopher Merrill's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025
