Douglas Preston, born on May 20, 1956, in Cambridge, United States, is an American screenwriter, writer, journalist, and novelist. He has contributed significantly to literature and has worked in various capacities throughout his career. Preston is known for his engaging storytelling and has several notable works that highlight his skills as a writer.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 349 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Douglas
dark water, black stream
Read Full Douglas Name AnalysisMay 20, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
Douglas Preston belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Cambridge
Educated At: The Cambridge School of Weston | Pomona College
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | opinion journalist | journalist | writer | screenwriter
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 May 20, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 20, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29 Taurus 35 | 29 Taurus 39 | 6 Leo 28 |
| Moon | 12 Libra 59 | 23 Cancer 32 | 22 Aries 30 |
| Mercury | 7 Gemini 28 | 7 Gemini 0 | 17 Leo 2 |
| Venus | 6 Cancer 47 | 1 Cancer 56 | 26 Gemini 45 |
| Mars | 22 Aquarius 8 | 1 Taurus 18 | 22 Pisces 41 |
| Jupiter | 22 Leo 56 | 22 Cancer 1 | 4 Virgo 5 |
| Saturn | 0 Sagittarius 1 | 11 Aries 6 | 26 Scorpio 39 |
| Uranus | 29 Cancer 7 | 1 Gemini 25 | 2 Leo 53 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 14 | 3 Aries 48 | 27 Libra 45 |
| Pluto | 26 Leo 7 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 27 Leo 33 |
| Rahu | 8 Sagittarius 38 | 4 Pisces 46 | 4 Sagittarius 56 |
| Ketu | 8 Gemini 38 | 4 Virgo 46 | 4 Gemini 56 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Douglas Preston's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026
