Dan Shaughnessy, born on July 20, 1953, is a prominent American sports writer known for his extensive coverage of the Boston Red Sox for The Boston Globe since 1981. His critical and often unflattering articles earned him the nickname 'Shank' from the 1980s Boston Celtics team. In recognition of his work, he received the J. G. Taylor Spink Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 358 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Dan
judge, God is my judge
Read Full Dan Name AnalysisJuly 20, 1953 Facts
Generation Group
Dan Shaughnessy belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Groton
Educated At: Groton-Dunstable Regional High School | College of the Holy Cross
Occupation: writer
Employers: The Boston Globe
Awards Received: J. G. Taylor Spink Award
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 July 20, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 20, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Cancer 37 | 27 Cancer 57 | 8 Libra 10 |
| Moon | 14 Scorpio 4 | 18 Libra 56 | 28 Cancer 33 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 22 | 16 Cancer 48 | 25 Libra 32 |
| Venus | 14 Gemini 4 | 12 Virgo 1 | 9 Virgo 8 |
| Mars | 24 Cancer 4 | 15 Gemini 20 | 10 Virgo 40 |
| Jupiter | 16 Gemini 6 | 4 Leo 28 | 25 Gemini 57 |
| Saturn | 21 Libra 40 | 14 Aries 34 | 27 Libra 58 |
| Uranus | 19 Cancer 22 | 4 Gemini 37 | 22 Cancer 47 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 11 | 4 Aries 21 | 23 Libra 3 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 6 | 4 Aquarius 26 | 24 Leo 17 |
| Rahu | 3 Aquarius 26 | 1 Pisces 32 | 29 Capricorn 34 |
| Ketu | 3 Leo 26 | 1 Virgo 32 | 29 Cancer 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Dan Shaughnessy's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026
