Gara LaMarche, born on August 26, 1954, is a prominent figure in American philanthropy, currently serving as the president of the Democracy Alliance, which is a network coordinating political donations among liberal donors. Previously, he was the president and CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies, where he promoted a social justice framework in grant-making. Before that, LaMarche held the role of vice president and director of U.S. programs at The Open Society Institute.
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Your next birthday is 331 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Gara
The exact meaning of Gara is not widely documented, but it is believed to be related to the Spanish word "garra," which means "claw" or "grip", suggesting strength and tenacity.
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Generation Group
Gara LaMarche belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Westerly
Educated At: Columbia University
Occupation: human rights activist | writer
Employers: Democracy Alliance | The Atlantic Philanthropies | The Open Society Institute
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 August 26, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025 |
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Sun | 2 Virgo 52 | 3 Virgo 40 | 12 Scorpio 42 |
Moon | 11 Leo 40 | 13 Libra 14 | 4 Pisces 48 |
Mercury | 7 Virgo 37 | 17 Leo 38 | 29 Libra 22 |
Venus | 18 Libra 44 | 1 Leo 10 | 27 Scorpio 39 |
Mars | 0 Capricorn 39 | 12 Libra 28 | 10 Aquarius 1 |
Jupiter | 20 Cancer 29 | 16 Cancer 54 | 29 Cancer 31 |
Saturn | 5 Scorpio 10 | 0 Aries 15 | 12 Scorpio 37 |
Uranus | 25 Cancer 46 | 1 Gemini 26 | 27 Cancer 44 |
Neptune | 24 Libra 0 | 1 Aries 28 | 26 Libra 26 |
Pluto | 24 Leo 57 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 26 Leo 40 |
Rahu | 12 Capricorn 9 | 18 Pisces 54 | 8 Capricorn 24 |
Ketu | 12 Cancer 9 | 18 Virgo 54 | 8 Cancer 24 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Gara LaMarche's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025