Edward St. John Gorey was an American writer and illustrator, born in Chicago on February 22, 1925, and passed away on April 15, 2000. He was known for his unique storytelling and distinctive illustrations, with one of his notable works being 'Unstrung Harp' published in 1953. Gorey's style is characterized by dark humor and Victorian influences, often depicting the whimsical and macabre aspects of life. His creativity has left a lasting legacy in the realms of literature and art.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
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Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Hyannis
Cause of Death: heart failure
Educated At: School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Francis W. Parker School | Harvard University
Occupation: puppeteer | costume designer | illustrator | writer
Awards Received: Tony Award for Best Costume Design
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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 February 22, 1925
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Pisces 37 | 4 Pisces 7 | 12 Gemini 37 |
| Moon | 29 Aquarius 7 | 10 Taurus 51 | 29 Libra 42 |
| Mercury | 24 Aquarius 50 | 21 Pisces 33 | 24 Taurus 43 |
| Venus | 18 Aquarius 27 | 15 Pisces 25 | 23 Gemini 27 |
| Mars | 11 Taurus 9 | 23 Aquarius 49 | 15 Cancer 43 |
| Jupiter | 14 Capricorn 16 | 15 Cancer 32 | 21 Capricorn 26 |
| Saturn | 14 Scorpio 52 | 0 Aries 54 | 9 Scorpio 21 |
| Uranus | 20 Pisces 27 | 27 Taurus 37 | 25 Pisces 11 |
| Neptune | 20 Leo 51 | 0 Aries 49 | 20 Leo 5 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 35 | 4 Aquarius 21 | 12 Cancer 17 |
| Rahu | 12 Leo 50 | 9 Pisces 22 | 7 Leo 29 |
| Ketu | 12 Aquarius 50 | 9 Virgo 22 | 7 Aquarius 29 |
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