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 279 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
Generation Group
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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Libra 55 | 15 Libra 37 | 14 Sagittarius 5 |
| Moon | 29 Cancer 5 | 6 Taurus 34 | 2 Libra 31 |
| Mercury | 4 Scorpio 1 | 2 Scorpio 57 | 23 Scorpio 48 |
| Venus | 6 Libra 53 | 23 Virgo 32 | 20 Sagittarius 54 |
| Mars | 27 Leo 31 | 11 Scorpio 7 | 1 Libra 24 |
| Jupiter | 1 Leo 26 | 23 Cancer 20 | 3 Leo 58 |
| Saturn | 25 Pisces 3 | 27 Pisces 5 | 23 Pisces 12 |
| Uranus | 21 Virgo 40 | 1 Gemini 3 | 24 Virgo 14 |
| Neptune | 20 Scorpio 35 | 0 Aries 20 | 22 Scorpio 43 |
| Pluto | 19 Virgo 13 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 20 Virgo 34 |
| Rahu | 17 Taurus 47 | 16 Pisces 38 | 14 Taurus 39 |
| Ketu | 17 Scorpio 47 | 16 Virgo 38 | 14 Scorpio 39 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Claire Messud's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2026
