Ellen Raskin (1928-1984) was a celebrated American children's writer and illustrator, best known for her engaging mystery novels. She won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1979 for her work 'The Westing Game', which was later ranked among the top children's novels by School Library Journal. Additionally, her 1975 book 'Figgs & Phantoms' received Newbery Honor status, showcasing her talent in creating captivating stories for young readers. Raskin's contributions to children's literature have made her a significant figure in the genre.
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Meaning of the name - Ellen
light, torch, shining one
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Ellen Raskin belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Milwaukee
Place of Death: New York City
Educated At: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupation: novelist | children's writer | illustrator | writer
Spouses: Dennis Flanagan
Awards Received: Newbery Medal
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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 March 13, 1928
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 13, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 13, 2026 |
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| Sun | 22 Pisces 55 | 23 Pisces 10 | 28 Gemini 10 |
| Moon | 12 Sagittarius 58 | 18 Capricorn 55 | 24 Cancer 4 |
| Mercury | 27 Aquarius 17 | 11 Pisces 4 | 12 Cancer 9 |
| Venus | 24 Aquarius 37 | 9 Aries 5 | 24 Gemini 54 |
| Mars | 11 Aquarius 0 | 8 Pisces 47 | 25 Aries 12 |
| Jupiter | 10 Aries 47 | 15 Cancer 6 | 3 Taurus 0 |
| Saturn | 19 Sagittarius 19 | 3 Aries 11 | 15 Sagittarius 19 |
| Uranus | 2 Aries 46 | 28 Taurus 5 | 7 Aries 10 |
| Neptune | 27 Leo 8 | 1 Aries 30 | 26 Leo 54 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 2 | 4 Aquarius 51 | 16 Cancer 12 |
| Rahu | 13 Gemini 47 | 8 Pisces 22 | 8 Gemini 36 |
| Ketu | 13 Sagittarius 47 | 8 Virgo 22 | 8 Sagittarius 36 |
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