Jane Smiley is an American author, screenwriter, journalist, and novelist born on September 26, 1949, in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her diverse writings and has received critical acclaim for her literary contributions, particularly in the field of fiction. Smiley's work often explores themes of family and the complexities of human relationships, earning her a respected place in contemporary literature.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 317 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jane
God is gracious
Read Full Jane Name AnalysisSeptember 26, 1949 Facts
Generation Group
Jane Smiley belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles
Educated At: John Burroughs School | Vassar College | University of Iowa
Occupation: novelist | literary critic | journalist | writer | screenwriter
Employers: Iowa State University
Awards Received: Heartland Prize | National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction | Fulbright Scholarship | O. Henry Award
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 September 26, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 3 Libra 23 | 3 Libra 59 | 19 Sagittarius 28 |
| Moon | 3 Sagittarius 18 | 29 Scorpio 15 | 3 Virgo 36 |
| Mercury | 17 Libra 14 | 14 Libra 27 | 0 Capricorn 25 |
| Venus | 14 Scorpio 14 | 8 Virgo 57 | 4 Aquarius 42 |
| Mars | 12 Leo 11 | 3 Scorpio 2 | 23 Virgo 49 |
| Jupiter | 22 Capricorn 20 | 21 Cancer 57 | 2 Aquarius 4 |
| Saturn | 13 Virgo 4 | 27 Pisces 57 | 19 Virgo 37 |
| Uranus | 4 Cancer 57 | 1 Gemini 18 | 3 Cancer 34 |
| Neptune | 14 Libra 29 | 0 Aries 39 | 16 Libra 57 |
| Pluto | 17 Leo 32 | 1 Aquarius 25 | 18 Leo 4 |
| Rahu | 17 Aries 12 | 17 Pisces 15 | 13 Aries 10 |
| Ketu | 17 Libra 12 | 17 Virgo 15 | 13 Libra 10 |
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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.Jane Smiley's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025
