Jacob M. Appel is an American author, playwright, historian, and medical writer, born in 1973 in New York. He is also a human rights activist and journalist, known for his works in literature and contributions to various fields, emphasizing social issues and rights. Appel combines his writing with activism, reflecting on historical and contemporary themes. His diverse career includes a rich variety of genres and formats, showcasing his commitment to both storytelling and societal improvement.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 261 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jacob
supplanter, he who seizes by the heel
Read Full Jacob Name AnalysisFebruary 21, 1973 Facts
Generation Group
Jacob M. Appel belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Albany Medical College | Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | Scarsdale High School | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Queens College | New York University | Harvard Law School | Columbia University | Brown University
Occupation: medical writer | novelist | journalist | human rights activist | university teacher | playwright | psychiatrist | historian | jurist | physician | poet | writer
Employers: New York University School of Medicine | Brown University
Awards Received: American Book Awards
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 February 21, 1973
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 21, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2 Pisces 56 | 3 Pisces 4 | 25 Aries 34 |
| Moon | 25 Libra 2 | 26 Aries 12 | 3 Libra 43 |
| Mercury | 20 Pisces 8 | 20 Pisces 52 | 28 Pisces 33 |
| Venus | 21 Aquarius 10 | 14 Pisces 7 | 27 Aries 6 |
| Mars | 6 Capricorn 37 | 22 Aquarius 59 | 14 Aquarius 5 |
| Jupiter | 29 Capricorn 30 | 15 Cancer 35 | 8 Aquarius 54 |
| Saturn | 14 Gemini 0 | 0 Aries 46 | 17 Gemini 9 |
| Uranus | 22 Libra 48 | 27 Taurus 36 | 20 Libra 52 |
| Neptune | 7 Sagittarius 21 | 0 Aries 47 | 7 Sagittarius 3 |
| Pluto | 3 Libra 50 | 4 Aquarius 20 | 2 Libra 27 |
| Rahu | 14 Capricorn 30 | 9 Pisces 25 | 11 Capricorn 42 |
| Ketu | 14 Cancer 30 | 9 Virgo 25 | 11 Cancer 42 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Jacob M. Appel's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2026