Katherine Boo is an American journalist and writer known for her impactful work in narrative nonfiction. Born on August 12, 1964, in Washington, D.C., she has explored themes of poverty and inequality through her writing. Her notable contributions include insights into the lives of marginalized communities, and she has received acclaim for her storytelling that captures the human experience amidst socio-economic challenges.
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Your next birthday is 23 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Katherine
pure, clean
Read Full Katherine Name AnalysisAugust 12, 1964 Facts
Generation Group
Katherine Boo belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Educated At: Alexandria City High School | Barnard College
Occupation: journalist | writer
Spouses: Sunil Khilnani
Awards Received: Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award | Berlin Prize | National Book Award for Nonfiction | MacArthur Fellows Program | Pulitzer Prize for Public Service | National Book Award
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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 12, 1964
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 19 Leo 57 | 20 Leo 12 | 19 Libra 21 |
| Moon | 22 Libra 2 | 3 Aries 7 | 8 Capricorn 9 |
| Mercury | 15 Virgo 56 | 4 Leo 21 | 17 Libra 6 |
| Venus | 5 Cancer 25 | 14 Cancer 35 | 7 Virgo 57 |
| Mars | 8 Cancer 35 | 3 Libra 34 | 16 Leo 26 |
| Jupiter | 24 Taurus 13 | 14 Cancer 10 | 24 Taurus 39 |
| Saturn | 2 Pisces 49 | 1 Aries 3 | 28 Aquarius 55 |
| Uranus | 9 Virgo 12 | 1 Gemini 14 | 12 Virgo 53 |
| Neptune | 15 Scorpio 7 | 1 Aries 46 | 16 Scorpio 32 |
| Pluto | 13 Virgo 8 | 2 Aquarius 9 | 15 Virgo 13 |
| Rahu | 29 Gemini 27 | 19 Pisces 39 | 26 Gemini 13 |
| Ketu | 29 Sagittarius 27 | 19 Virgo 39 | 26 Sagittarius 13 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Katherine Boo's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2026
