James Still was an American poet, novelist, and folklorist known for his literary contributions that reflected the life and struggles of Appalachian culture. Born on July 16, 1906, he spent much of his life in a log house in Knott County, Kentucky, where he drew inspiration for his works. His most notable novel, 'River of Earth,' portrays the challenges faced by coal miners in eastern Kentucky. His writings often explored themes of rural life and the rich traditions of the region's inhabitants.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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Place of Birth: LaFayette
Place of Death: Hazard
Educated At: Lincoln Memorial University | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | Vanderbilt University
Occupation: poet
Employers: Hindman Settlement School
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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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 July 16, 1906
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 23 Cancer 15 | 24 Cancer 13 | 20 Scorpio 28 |
| Moon | 29 Taurus 47 | 26 Leo 22 | 14 Libra 10 |
| Mercury | 19 Leo 52 | 18 Cancer 28 | 12 Sagittarius 51 |
| Venus | 0 Virgo 49 | 7 Virgo 45 | 14 Sagittarius 24 |
| Mars | 22 Cancer 59 | 12 Gemini 37 | 9 Libra 6 |
| Jupiter | 26 Gemini 46 | 3 Leo 36 | 10 Cancer 25 |
| Saturn | 15 Pisces 11 | 14 Aries 31 | 8 Pisces 47 |
| Uranus | 5 Capricorn 45 | 4 Gemini 27 | 5 Capricorn 57 |
| Neptune | 10 Cancer 39 | 4 Aries 23 | 12 Cancer 26 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 58 | 4 Aquarius 31 | 23 Gemini 20 |
| Rahu | 12 Leo 42 | 1 Pisces 44 | 6 Leo 21 |
| Ketu | 12 Aquarius 42 | 1 Virgo 44 | 6 Aquarius 21 |
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