Joycelyn Elders is an American pediatrician and public health official, born on August 13, 1933. She served as a rear admiral in the United States Public Health Service and made history as the first African American appointed as U.S. Surgeon General. Elders is known for her candid discussions on controversial topics, including drug legalization, masturbation, and the distribution of contraceptives in schools. Her tenure ended in December 1994 after a scandal surrounding her remarks. Currently, she serves as a professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
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Meaning of the name - Joycelyn
joyful, cheerful
Read Full Joycelyn Name AnalysisAugust 13, 1933 Facts
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Joycelyn Elders belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Schaal
Educated At: Philander Smith University | University of Arkansas | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Occupation: pediatrician | politician | physician | scientist
Employers: University of Arkansas | University of Minnesota | United States Army
Awards Received: Women Leaders in Medicine | Candace Award | Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame
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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 August 13, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 13, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 13, 2025 |
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| Sun | 20 Leo 28 | 21 Leo 12 | 20 Scorpio 52 |
| Moon | 26 Taurus 37 | 17 Aries 50 | 28 Virgo 11 |
| Mercury | 2 Leo 57 | 4 Leo 35 | 2 Sagittarius 29 |
| Venus | 20 Virgo 36 | 15 Cancer 48 | 7 Capricorn 39 |
| Mars | 22 Libra 2 | 4 Libra 13 | 25 Sagittarius 47 |
| Jupiter | 24 Virgo 7 | 14 Cancer 22 | 13 Libra 21 |
| Saturn | 12 Aquarius 39 | 1 Aries 0 | 10 Aquarius 39 |
| Uranus | 27 Aries 21 | 1 Gemini 15 | 24 Aries 25 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 11 | 1 Aries 45 | 12 Virgo 6 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 44 | 2 Aquarius 7 | 24 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 29 Aquarius 0 | 19 Pisces 35 | 24 Aquarius 7 |
| Ketu | 29 Leo 0 | 19 Virgo 35 | 24 Leo 7 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Joycelyn Elders's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2026