David Staines is a Canadian literary critic, academic, writer, and editor, born on August 8, 1946. He studied at the University of Toronto and Harvard University, where he earned his degrees. Staines has taught at several universities and is currently a professor at the University of Ottawa. His specializations include medieval literature, Victorian literature, and Canadian literature, with a keen interest in literary context. Active in Canadian studies, he has edited journals and published critical works to promote Canadian literature and has received prestigious awards for his contributions.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Staines belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario
Educated At: St. Michael's College | University of Toronto | Harvard University
Occupation: historian
Employers: Mount Holyoke College | University of Ottawa | Smith College | Harvard University
Awards Received: Member of the Order of Canada | Lorne Pierce Medal | Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada | Order of Ontario
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 8, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Leo 32 | 16 Leo 24 | 2 Scorpio 41 |
| Moon | 27 Sagittarius 22 | 8 Aquarius 41 | 21 Scorpio 58 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 49 | 4 Leo 37 | 25 Scorpio 48 |
| Venus | 29 Virgo 17 | 9 Cancer 56 | 2 Sagittarius 27 |
| Mars | 29 Virgo 28 | 1 Libra 5 | 22 Scorpio 7 |
| Jupiter | 21 Libra 27 | 13 Cancer 21 | 6 Scorpio 33 |
| Saturn | 1 Leo 10 | 1 Aries 14 | 8 Leo 44 |
| Uranus | 20 Gemini 46 | 1 Gemini 8 | 21 Gemini 27 |
| Neptune | 6 Libra 33 | 1 Aries 51 | 9 Libra 16 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 32 | 2 Aquarius 14 | 13 Leo 16 |
| Rahu | 17 Gemini 50 | 19 Pisces 51 | 13 Gemini 39 |
| Ketu | 17 Sagittarius 50 | 19 Virgo 51 | 13 Sagittarius 39 |
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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 Staines's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025
