David Sarasohn, born on August 17, 1950, is a prominent columnist and managing editor for The Oregonian, a major newspaper in Portland, Oregon. His career includes writing for Oregon magazine and teaching history at Reed College, after earning a PhD in American History from UCLA. Sarasohn is well-known for his insightful columns on current events and sharp restaurant reviews, in addition to authoring significant works such as 'Party of Reform: Democrats in the Progressive Era' and 'Waiting for Lewis and Clark.' He is also a father of two sons.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Sarasohn belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Ethical Culture Fieldston School | University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation: journalist
Children: 2 sons
Employers: The Oregonian | Oregon magazine | Reed College
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 August 17, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 12 | 25 Leo 2 | 7 Scorpio 42 |
| Moon | 15 Libra 25 | 14 Gemini 37 | 11 Cancer 26 |
| Mercury | 21 Virgo 16 | 6 Leo 39 | 7 Scorpio 4 |
| Venus | 1 Leo 21 | 20 Cancer 31 | 4 Scorpio 22 |
| Mars | 4 Scorpio 16 | 6 Libra 45 | 25 Sagittarius 51 |
| Jupiter | 3 Pisces 27 | 15 Cancer 10 | 27 Aquarius 33 |
| Saturn | 19 Virgo 33 | 0 Aries 47 | 28 Virgo 34 |
| Uranus | 8 Cancer 4 | 1 Gemini 19 | 9 Cancer 25 |
| Neptune | 15 Libra 17 | 1 Aries 40 | 17 Libra 51 |
| Pluto | 18 Leo 2 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 19 Leo 45 |
| Rahu | 0 Aries 0 | 19 Pisces 23 | 26 Pisces 1 |
| Ketu | 0 Libra 0 | 19 Virgo 23 | 26 Virgo 1 |
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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.David Sarasohn's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025
