Edward Melcarth, born Edward Epstein on January 31, 1914, in Louisville, Kentucky, was a notable artist known for his work in painting, sculpture, and photography. Coming from a wealthy Jewish family, Melcarth changed his last name in 1936 after rejecting his religion. He was openly gay and a communist, engaging with prominent art collectors like Peggy Guggenheim and Malcolm Forbes. Though he married Joan Beer in 1939, the couple divorced in 1944. Melcarth served in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II and passed away on December 14, 1973.
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Time Zone - America/Kentucky/Louisville (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
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Edward Melcarth belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Louisville
Educated At: Académie Ranson | Harvard College
Occupation: painter
Spouses: Joan Beer | Hansi Kostolany
Employers: United States Merchant Marine
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Aquarius 2 | 12 Aquarius 7 | 0 Gemini 46 |
| Moon | 11 Aries 45 | 11 Pisces 16 | 4 Taurus 29 |
| Mercury | 15 Aquarius 38 | 5 Aquarius 58 | 7 Gemini 16 |
| Venus | 8 Aquarius 22 | 27 Pisces 15 | 25 Gemini 47 |
| Mars | 6 Cancer 39 | 20 Cancer 32 | 10 Leo 44 |
| Jupiter | 2 Aquarius 9 | 11 Gemini 17 | 21 Aquarius 24 |
| Saturn | 12 Gemini 3 | 17 Pisces 20 | 19 Gemini 30 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 45 | 23 Taurus 16 | 11 Aquarius 34 |
| Neptune | 26 Cancer 27 | 27 Pisces 57 | 26 Cancer 0 |
| Pluto | 29 Gemini 23 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 29 Gemini 55 |
| Rahu | 16 Pisces 46 | 29 Pisces 52 | 10 Pisces 53 |
| Ketu | 16 Virgo 46 | 29 Virgo 52 | 10 Virgo 53 |
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