John Shelton Reed is an American sociologist born on January 8, 1942, in New York, United States. He is known for his contributions to sociology and has a significant influence in his field. Over the years, he has engaged in research that explores various aspects of American culture and society. His work often reflects a deep understanding of social dynamics and regional characteristics, particularly in relation to the American South. Reed's insights have made him a prominent figure in academic circles related to sociology.
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Your next birthday is 215 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisJanuary 8, 1942 Facts
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John Shelton Reed belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Columbia University
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher
Employers: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | University of Cambridge
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 January 8, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 48 | 18 Capricorn 25 | 12 Aries 19 |
| Moon | 28 Virgo 25 | 26 Virgo 12 | 28 Libra 13 |
| Mercury | 28 Capricorn 28 | 10 Capricorn 36 | 25 Pisces 28 |
| Venus | 20 Aquarius 49 | 18 Capricorn 54 | 26 Aquarius 31 |
| Mars | 28 Aries 26 | 18 Capricorn 37 | 15 Gemini 44 |
| Jupiter | 12 Gemini 29 | 20 Cancer 20 | 16 Gemini 4 |
| Saturn | 22 Taurus 4 | 26 Pisces 34 | 25 Taurus 56 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 38 | 27 Taurus 46 | 27 Taurus 45 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 52 | 29 Pisces 36 | 28 Virgo 8 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 0 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 3 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 16 Virgo 26 | 11 Pisces 45 | 11 Virgo 59 |
| Ketu | 16 Pisces 26 | 11 Virgo 45 | 11 Pisces 59 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
John Shelton Reed's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026
