Iben Browning (1918-1991) was an American business consultant and author known for his controversial self-identification as a climatologist. He gained attention for making various predictions about disasters related to climate change, volcanic activity, earthquakes, and governmental collapse, although these forecasts were notably unsubstantiated and ultimately failed. His work sparked discussions about the credibility of self-proclaimed experts in the scientific community and the implications of disaster predictions.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Iben
The name Iben is of uncertain meaning, but some believe it may be related to the Old Norse word "yfir" meaning "over" or "above".
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Iben Browning belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Edna
Place of Death: Albuquerque
Educated At: University of Texas at Austin
Occupation: climatologist | inventor | writer
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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 January 9, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 9, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 9, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Capricorn 41 | 19 Capricorn 29 | 6 Taurus 39 |
| Moon | 7 Sagittarius 40 | 9 Libra 15 | 22 Scorpio 37 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 2 | 12 Capricorn 14 | 5 Taurus 39 |
| Venus | 26 Aquarius 22 | 20 Capricorn 13 | 20 Pisces 33 |
| Mars | 29 Virgo 35 | 19 Capricorn 25 | 13 Virgo 52 |
| Jupiter | 1 Gemini 41 | 20 Cancer 12 | 12 Gemini 37 |
| Saturn | 13 Leo 37 | 26 Pisces 38 | 8 Leo 39 |
| Uranus | 21 Aquarius 45 | 27 Taurus 44 | 27 Aquarius 9 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 11 | 29 Pisces 37 | 4 Leo 21 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 11 | 2 Aquarius 59 | 3 Cancer 44 |
| Rahu | 0 Capricorn 34 | 11 Pisces 42 | 24 Sagittarius 51 |
| Ketu | 0 Cancer 34 | 11 Virgo 42 | 24 Gemini 51 |
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