David Shields is an American writer born on July 22, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his contributions to contemporary literature, engaging in a variety of genres and themes throughout his career. Shields has developed a unique voice and style that often explores the boundaries of fiction and non-fiction, making significant impacts in literary circles. His work reflects a deep engagement with culture, identity, and the complexities of modern life.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 346 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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Generation Group
David Shields belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles
Educated At: University of Iowa | Brown University
Occupation: essayist | academic | film director | university teacher | writer
Employers: University of Washington
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 July 22, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 22, 2025 |
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Sun | 29 Cancer 54 | 0 Leo 13 | 6 Libra 36 |
Moon | 28 Capricorn 46 | 3 Cancer 48 | 7 Leo 16 |
Mercury | 3 Leo 16 | 14 Leo 43 | 0 Libra 5 |
Venus | 23 Gemini 56 | 20 Gemini 23 | 22 Leo 52 |
Mars | 21 Pisces 18 | 20 Virgo 41 | 13 Pisces 54 |
Jupiter | 2 Virgo 42 | 9 Cancer 43 | 17 Virgo 20 |
Saturn | 26 Scorpio 42 | 1 Aries 44 | 29 Scorpio 26 |
Uranus | 2 Leo 28 | 0 Gemini 38 | 6 Leo 10 |
Neptune | 27 Libra 41 | 2 Aries 5 | 29 Libra 17 |
Pluto | 27 Leo 21 | 2 Aquarius 38 | 29 Leo 30 |
Rahu | 5 Sagittarius 17 | 20 Pisces 45 | 1 Sagittarius 38 |
Ketu | 5 Gemini 17 | 20 Virgo 45 | 1 Gemini 38 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.David Shields's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025