Dennis McKenna is an American anthropologist known for his work in ethnobotany and the study of psychedelics. Born on December 17, 1950, he has conducted extensive research on the traditional use of psychoactive plants and their cultural significance. McKenna is also recognized for his contributions to the discourse on consciousness and human evolution, often exploring the intersections of pharmacology and spirituality.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 340 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Denver (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Dennis
follower of Dionysus
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Generation Group
Dennis McKenna belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Paonia
Educated At: University of British Columbia | University of Hawaiʻi
Occupation: ethnobotanist | anthropologist
Employers: Aveda | British Columbia Institute of Technology
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 17, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Sagittarius 17 | 26 Sagittarius 5 | 11 Pisces 23 |
| Moon | 12 Aries 52 | 1 Sagittarius 7 | 5 Capricorn 43 |
| Mercury | 15 Capricorn 30 | 7 Sagittarius 44 | 3 Pisces 58 |
| Venus | 3 Capricorn 31 | 21 Sagittarius 19 | 7 Aries 11 |
| Mars | 1 Aquarius 53 | 1 Capricorn 52 | 0 Aries 41 |
| Jupiter | 2 Pisces 7 | 23 Cancer 5 | 18 Pisces 4 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 17 | 25 Pisces 24 | 0 Libra 55 |
| Uranus | 7 Cancer 59 | 28 Taurus 24 | 5 Cancer 30 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 12 | 29 Pisces 22 | 19 Libra 5 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 41 | 2 Aquarius 18 | 18 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 23 Pisces 32 | 12 Pisces 55 | 19 Pisces 33 |
| Ketu | 23 Virgo 32 | 12 Virgo 55 | 19 Virgo 33 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Dennis McKenna's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2026