Dana Gioia is an American journalist and poet born on December 24, 1950, in Hawthorne, California. He is known for his contributions to contemporary poetry and literature, and his impactful role in promoting poetry in American culture. Throughout his career, Gioia has written extensively and held various positions in the literary world, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts.
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Your next birthday is 356 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Dana
judgment, gift
Read Full Dana Name AnalysisDecember 24, 1950 Facts
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Dana Gioia belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Hawthorne
Educated At: Junípero Serra High School | Stanford Graduate School of Business | Stanford University | Harvard University
Occupation: journalist | poet
Employers: Wesleyan University
Awards Received: Presidential Citizens Medal | Laetare Medal | American Book Awards
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 December 24, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Capricorn 27 | 3 Capricorn 16 | 18 Pisces 26 |
| Moon | 6 Cancer 54 | 27 Aquarius 18 | 12 Aries 14 |
| Mercury | 18 Capricorn 2 | 17 Sagittarius 53 | 16 Pisces 59 |
| Venus | 12 Capricorn 22 | 0 Capricorn 11 | 15 Aries 50 |
| Mars | 7 Aquarius 24 | 7 Capricorn 13 | 6 Aries 6 |
| Jupiter | 3 Pisces 17 | 22 Cancer 16 | 19 Pisces 46 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 34 | 25 Pisces 42 | 0 Libra 23 |
| Uranus | 7 Cancer 41 | 28 Taurus 10 | 5 Cancer 26 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 19 | 29 Pisces 25 | 18 Libra 56 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 36 | 2 Aquarius 30 | 17 Leo 58 |
| Rahu | 23 Pisces 9 | 12 Pisces 32 | 19 Pisces 11 |
| Ketu | 23 Virgo 9 | 12 Virgo 32 | 19 Virgo 11 |
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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.Dana Gioia's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2026
