Jean Ritchie was an American historian, musician, singer, and songwriter, born on December 8, 1922, in Viper, Kentucky. She was known for her contributions to folk music and her role in preserving traditional Appalachian music. Her influence extended through her performances and recordings, which celebrated the rich musical heritage of the American mountains. Ritchie passed away on June 1, 2015, in Berea, Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy of cultural and musical importance.
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Meaning of the name - Jean
God is gracious
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Jean Ritchie belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Viper
Place of Death: Berea
Educated At: University of the Cumberlands | University of Kentucky
Occupation: musicologist | musician | singer-songwriter | historian | singer
Spouses: George Pickow
Awards Received: Kentucky Women Remembered | Fulbright Scholarship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Sagittarius 50 | 16 Sagittarius 51 | 0 Aries 3 |
| Moon | 7 Leo 31 | 8 Leo 12 | 15 Taurus 13 |
| Mercury | 16 Sagittarius 54 | 26 Scorpio 16 | 13 Pisces 47 |
| Venus | 25 Scorpio 31 | 9 Sagittarius 54 | 17 Aquarius 44 |
| Mars | 27 Aquarius 55 | 25 Sagittarius 2 | 12 Taurus 27 |
| Jupiter | 8 Scorpio 48 | 23 Cancer 58 | 18 Scorpio 15 |
| Saturn | 18 Libra 25 | 25 Pisces 10 | 18 Libra 45 |
| Uranus | 9 Pisces 49 | 28 Taurus 45 | 14 Pisces 29 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 5 | 29 Pisces 22 | 15 Leo 43 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 37 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 9 Cancer 4 |
| Rahu | 25 Virgo 34 | 13 Pisces 24 | 20 Virgo 7 |
| Ketu | 25 Pisces 34 | 13 Virgo 24 | 20 Pisces 7 |
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