John Christopher Torpey, born on August 22, 1959, is an American academic and sociologist noted for his work on the state, identity, and contemporary politics. He holds the position of professor of sociology and history at the Graduate Center, CUNY, and serves as the director of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies at the same center. Torpey was the president of the Eastern Sociological Society from 2016 to 2017, contributing significantly to the field of sociology and historical studies.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Torpey belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley | Amherst College
Occupation: sociologist
Employers: City University of New York
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 August 22, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Leo 51 | 29 Leo 51 | 3 Scorpio 31 |
| Moon | 18 Aries 51 | 23 Leo 4 | 7 Virgo 15 |
| Mercury | 10 Leo 31 | 11 Leo 50 | 26 Scorpio 0 |
| Venus | 13 Virgo 25 | 26 Cancer 27 | 17 Virgo 51 |
| Mars | 20 Virgo 52 | 9 Libra 56 | 4 Scorpio 17 |
| Jupiter | 23 Scorpio 38 | 16 Cancer 9 | 4 Sagittarius 13 |
| Saturn | 0 Capricorn 59 | 0 Aries 30 | 2 Capricorn 58 |
| Uranus | 17 Leo 30 | 1 Gemini 23 | 20 Leo 40 |
| Neptune | 4 Scorpio 32 | 1 Aries 34 | 6 Scorpio 34 |
| Pluto | 3 Virgo 45 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 5 Virgo 42 |
| Rahu | 5 Libra 40 | 19 Pisces 7 | 2 Libra 10 |
| Ketu | 5 Aries 40 | 19 Virgo 7 | 2 Aries 10 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.John Torpey's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026
