Ken Bruen, born in Galway, Ireland in 1951, is a prominent crime fiction author known for his dynamic writing style. He studied at St. Joseph's College and went on to earn a doctorate in philosophy from Trinity College. After a career teaching English across various continents, he embraced writing full-time, creating memorable characters like Jack Taylor and his series on Roberts and Brant. Bruen's works often feature gripping plots and are celebrated for their vibrant prose. He currently resides in Galway, is married, and has one daughter.
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Your next birthday is 354 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/Dublin (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ken
handsome, born of fire
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Generation Group
Ken Bruen belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Galway
Educated At: Trinity College
Occupation: writer | screenwriter
Children: 1 daughter
Employers: Various, including teaching English in Africa, Asia, and the southern United States
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 January 3, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 3, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 3, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Capricorn 18 | 13 Capricorn 7 | 28 Pisces 5 |
| Moon | 12 Scorpio 3 | 14 Cancer 16 | 9 Leo 53 |
| Mercury | 8 Capricorn 24 | 2 Capricorn 29 | 5 Aries 59 |
| Venus | 24 Capricorn 30 | 12 Capricorn 21 | 27 Aries 40 |
| Mars | 15 Aquarius 0 | 14 Capricorn 36 | 13 Aries 30 |
| Jupiter | 5 Pisces 3 | 21 Cancer 2 | 22 Pisces 6 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 49 | 26 Pisces 13 | 29 Virgo 38 |
| Uranus | 7 Cancer 16 | 27 Taurus 53 | 5 Cancer 27 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 26 | 29 Pisces 32 | 18 Libra 42 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 26 | 2 Aquarius 47 | 17 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 22 Pisces 39 | 12 Pisces 2 | 18 Pisces 40 |
| Ketu | 22 Virgo 39 | 12 Virgo 2 | 18 Virgo 40 |
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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.Ken Bruen's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2026
