Jacqueline Marie Banaszynski, born on April 17, 1952, is a distinguished American journalist recognized for her impactful work. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing in 1988, showcasing her excellence in journalism. In addition to her reporting accomplishments, Banaszynski has taken on an educational role as a professor and currently holds the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Chair at the University of Missouri's school of journalism, where she continues to influence the next generation of journalists.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 311 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jacqui
Supplanter, God is gracious
Read Full Jacqui Name AnalysisApril 17, 1952 Facts
Generation Group
Jacqui Banaszynski belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Pulaski
Educated At: Pulaski High School | Marquette University
Occupation: academic | journalist
Employers: University of Missouri
Awards Received: Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing
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 April 17, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Aries 39 | 27 Aries 44 | 8 Cancer 51 |
| Moon | 2 Aquarius 32 | 1 Taurus 15 | 10 Libra 59 |
| Mercury | 8 Aries 45 | 3 Aries 47 | 0 Leo 30 |
| Venus | 9 Aries 34 | 22 Taurus 11 | 10 Cancer 27 |
| Mars | 15 Scorpio 3 | 6 Aries 9 | 3 Scorpio 46 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aries 11 | 17 Cancer 16 | 13 Taurus 33 |
| Saturn | 10 Libra 58 | 7 Aries 30 | 9 Libra 4 |
| Uranus | 10 Cancer 21 | 29 Taurus 34 | 13 Cancer 54 |
| Neptune | 20 Libra 8 | 2 Aries 49 | 18 Libra 55 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 7 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 19 Leo 54 |
| Rahu | 27 Aquarius 45 | 6 Pisces 30 | 23 Aquarius 49 |
| Ketu | 27 Leo 45 | 6 Virgo 30 | 23 Leo 49 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Jacqui Banaszynski's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2026
