Joan Root was a Kenyan cinematographer known for her work in wildlife documentaries. Born on March 25, 1936, in Nairobi, Kenya, she gained recognition for her contributions to film and conservation. Throughout her career, Root played a significant role in showcasing the beauty of Africa's natural landscapes and wildlife. Her passion for the environment was evident in her films, which often highlighted the importance of preserving nature. Root passed away on January 13, 2006, in Nakuru County, Kenya.
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Time Zone - Africa/Nairobi (2:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Joan
God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; The Lord is gracious; God is merciful; The Lord is merciful
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Joan Root belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Nairobi
Place of Death: Nakuru County
Occupation: environmentalist | film director | cinematographer
Spouses: Alan Root
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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 January 18, 1936
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Capricorn 7 | 28 Capricorn 17 | 27 Aries 11 |
| Moon | 14 Scorpio 30 | 23 Capricorn 23 | 29 Aquarius 22 |
| Mercury | 15 Aquarius 42 | 26 Capricorn 11 | 4 Taurus 53 |
| Venus | 17 Sagittarius 41 | 1 Aquarius 5 | 7 Aries 49 |
| Mars | 2 Pisces 59 | 26 Capricorn 7 | 11 Taurus 22 |
| Jupiter | 15 Sagittarius 0 | 19 Cancer 2 | 24 Sagittarius 9 |
| Saturn | 7 Pisces 42 | 27 Pisces 19 | 18 Pisces 9 |
| Uranus | 1 Taurus 35 | 27 Taurus 35 | 5 Taurus 1 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 31 | 29 Pisces 48 | 14 Virgo 20 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 16 | 3 Aquarius 15 | 25 Cancer 10 |
| Rahu | 11 Capricorn 59 | 11 Pisces 14 | 7 Capricorn 13 |
| Ketu | 11 Cancer 59 | 11 Virgo 14 | 7 Cancer 13 |
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