Claire Messud is an American novelist, university professor, and writer. She is noted for her rich narrative style and complex characterizations, often exploring themes of identity, feminism, and the human condition. Messud's works encompass various genres, and she has received critical acclaim for her contributions to contemporary literature. Her insights into the human experience resonate with readers, establishing her as a significant voice in modern fiction.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 106 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Claire
bright, clear
Read Full Claire Name AnalysisOctober 8, 1966 Facts
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Claire Messud belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Greenwich
Educated At: University of Toronto Schools | Milton Academy | Yale University
Occupation: novelist | university teacher | writer
Spouses: James Wood
Employers: University of Maryland | Johns Hopkins University | Amherst College
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 October 8, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2024 |
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Sun | 14 Libra 55 | 15 Libra 52 | 13 Sagittarius 4 |
Moon | 29 Cancer 5 | 20 Sagittarius 43 | 18 Virgo 17 |
Mercury | 4 Scorpio 1 | 21 Libra 36 | 22 Scorpio 42 |
Venus | 6 Libra 53 | 18 Scorpio 55 | 19 Sagittarius 38 |
Mars | 27 Leo 31 | 18 Cancer 45 | 0 Libra 52 |
Jupiter | 1 Leo 26 | 21 Gemini 20 | 4 Leo 1 |
Saturn | 25 Pisces 3 | 13 Pisces 48 | 23 Pisces 11 |
Uranus | 21 Virgo 40 | 26 Taurus 43 | 24 Virgo 12 |
Neptune | 20 Scorpio 35 | 28 Pisces 1 | 22 Scorpio 41 |
Pluto | 19 Virgo 13 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 20 Virgo 34 |
Rahu | 17 Taurus 47 | 5 Aries 57 | 14 Taurus 42 |
Ketu | 17 Scorpio 47 | 5 Libra 57 | 14 Scorpio 42 |
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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.Claire Messud's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025