Diane Ackerman is an American writer born on October 7, 1948, in Waukegan, Illinois. Her work often reflects her interest in the natural sciences, combining poetic experience with elements of science. She studied at Pennsylvania State University and Cornell University, where she earned various degrees. Ackerman has published poetry collections, memoirs, and works that illuminate the connection between the human mind and the natural world. Notable works include 'A Natural History of the Senses' and 'The Zookeeper's Wife'. She has also contributed to radio programs and publications, enhancing her literary influence.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 338 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Diane
divine, goddess
Read Full Diane Name AnalysisOctober 7, 1948 Facts
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Diane Ackerman belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Waukegan
Educated At: Pennsylvania State University | Cornell University
Occupation: non-fiction writer | poet | writer | naturalist | screenwriter
Employers: Columbia University | University of Pittsburgh | Cornell University
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 October 7, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 7, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Libra 22 | 14 Libra 43 | 1 Capricorn 51 |
| Moon | 19 Sagittarius 4 | 22 Aries 50 | 8 Libra 42 |
| Mercury | 5 Scorpio 25 | 1 Scorpio 35 | 8 Capricorn 3 |
| Venus | 1 Virgo 24 | 22 Virgo 24 | 4 Sagittarius 17 |
| Mars | 23 Scorpio 16 | 10 Scorpio 29 | 20 Capricorn 38 |
| Jupiter | 23 Sagittarius 2 | 23 Cancer 14 | 8 Capricorn 23 |
| Saturn | 2 Virgo 32 | 27 Pisces 8 | 6 Virgo 40 |
| Uranus | 0 Cancer 36 | 1 Gemini 4 | 28 Gemini 25 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 48 | 0 Aries 21 | 15 Libra 1 |
| Pluto | 16 Leo 10 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 16 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 5 Taurus 57 | 16 Pisces 40 | 1 Taurus 52 |
| Ketu | 5 Scorpio 57 | 16 Virgo 40 | 1 Scorpio 52 |
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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.Diane Ackerman's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2025
