Eric James Hooglund, born on March 18, 1944, is a prominent American political scientist specializing in contemporary Iran. He has served as a senior research professor at Lund University's Center for Middle Eastern Studies since 2010. Hooglund earned his BA in history from the University of Maine and a PhD in international relations from Johns Hopkins University. His work includes a focus on rural political economy and sociology, with significant publications analyzing Iranian culture and society, including his notable book on land reform.
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Meaning of the name - Eric
everlasting ruler, powerful ruler
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Eric Hooglund belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Waterville, Maine
Educated At: University of Maine | Johns Hopkins University
Occupation: political scientist
Employers: Bates College | Lund University
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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 18, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Pisces 59 | 28 Pisces 6 | 17 Gemini 45 |
| Moon | 9 Capricorn 0 | 23 Pisces 36 | 12 Capricorn 21 |
| Mercury | 28 Pisces 47 | 8 Pisces 43 | 25 Taurus 46 |
| Venus | 1 Pisces 58 | 15 Aries 14 | 12 Gemini 42 |
| Mars | 25 Gemini 16 | 12 Pisces 41 | 9 Leo 58 |
| Jupiter | 17 Leo 49 | 15 Cancer 11 | 21 Leo 21 |
| Saturn | 20 Gemini 41 | 3 Aries 47 | 28 Gemini 49 |
| Uranus | 5 Gemini 22 | 28 Taurus 15 | 9 Gemini 28 |
| Neptune | 3 Libra 1 | 1 Aries 42 | 1 Libra 29 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 36 | 4 Aquarius 58 | 6 Leo 57 |
| Rahu | 4 Leo 4 | 8 Pisces 6 | 29 Cancer 43 |
| Ketu | 4 Aquarius 4 | 8 Virgo 6 | 29 Capricorn 43 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Eric Hooglund's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2026
