Lawrence Wright is an American screenwriter, novelist, journalist, and playwright, born in 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He began his professional career in 1979 and has made significant contributions to literature and journalism, gaining recognition for his work. Wright's writings often explore critical political and social issues, showcasing his ability to blend storytelling with investigative journalism.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 359 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Lawrence
laurel wreath, one who is praised
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Generation Group
Lawrence Wright belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Oklahoma City
Educated At: Tulane University | Woodrow Wilson High School | The American University in Cairo
Occupation: novelist | journalist | playwright | writer | screenwriter
Employers: The New Yorker
Awards Received: J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize | Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism | Lionel Gelber Prize | Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction | Los Angeles Times Book Prize
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 2, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2025 |
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Sun | 9 Leo 33 | 10 Leo 39 | 25 Libra 28 |
Moon | 16 Aquarius 35 | 23 Scorpio 31 | 29 Sagittarius 59 |
Mercury | 20 Cancer 21 | 7 Leo 45 | 19 Scorpio 22 |
Venus | 0 Leo 49 | 2 Cancer 57 | 7 Scorpio 40 |
Mars | 22 Gemini 33 | 27 Virgo 21 | 10 Leo 24 |
Jupiter | 18 Scorpio 2 | 12 Cancer 5 | 29 Scorpio 0 |
Saturn | 12 Leo 27 | 1 Aries 28 | 21 Leo 15 |
Uranus | 24 Gemini 41 | 0 Gemini 59 | 26 Gemini 4 |
Neptune | 8 Libra 32 | 1 Aries 57 | 11 Libra 6 |
Pluto | 12 Leo 52 | 2 Aquarius 22 | 14 Leo 46 |
Rahu | 28 Taurus 49 | 20 Pisces 10 | 24 Taurus 42 |
Ketu | 28 Scorpio 49 | 20 Virgo 10 | 24 Scorpio 42 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Lawrence Wright's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025