John Varley is an American novelist born on August 9, 1947, in Austin, Texas. He is known for his contributions to the science fiction genre and has won several Hugo Awards, including for Best Novelette with 'Persistence of Vision' in 1979, Best Short Story for 'The Peddler' in 1982, and Best Novelette for 'Press Enter' in 1985. Varley's work often explores themes of identity and technology, and he is recognized for his imaginative storytelling.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 325 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisAugust 9, 1947 Facts
Generation Group
John Varley belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Austin
Educated At: Nederland High School
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | writer | screenwriter
Awards Received: Locus Award for Best Collection | Seiun Award for Best Translated Short Story | Locus Award for Best Short Story | Locus Award for Best Novella | Locus Award for Best Novelette | Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel | Nebula Award for Best Novella | Hugo Award for Best Short Story | Hugo Award for Best Novella | Hayakawa 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 August 9, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Leo 15 | 17 Leo 21 | 2 Scorpio 26 |
| Moon | 14 Taurus 23 | 22 Aquarius 9 | 24 Pisces 26 |
| Mercury | 28 Cancer 27 | 4 Leo 23 | 21 Scorpio 23 |
| Venus | 9 Leo 27 | 11 Cancer 6 | 16 Scorpio 24 |
| Mars | 27 Gemini 14 | 1 Libra 42 | 14 Leo 4 |
| Jupiter | 18 Scorpio 29 | 13 Cancer 33 | 0 Sagittarius 27 |
| Saturn | 13 Leo 21 | 1 Aries 11 | 21 Leo 46 |
| Uranus | 24 Gemini 59 | 1 Gemini 10 | 25 Gemini 56 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 42 | 1 Aries 50 | 11 Libra 21 |
| Pluto | 13 Leo 4 | 2 Aquarius 13 | 14 Leo 50 |
| Rahu | 28 Taurus 27 | 19 Pisces 48 | 24 Taurus 19 |
| Ketu | 28 Scorpio 27 | 19 Virgo 48 | 24 Scorpio 19 |
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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.John Varley's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025
