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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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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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 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
David Shields's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2026
