Leda Cosmides is an American psychologist born in May 1957, known for her contributions alongside her husband, anthropologist John Tooby, in establishing the field of evolutionary psychology. Their work emphasizes the importance of evolutionary theory in understanding the human mind and behavior, proposing that many psychological traits have developed through natural selection to solve problems faced by our ancestors.
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Your next birthday is 329 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Leda
The name Leda is of Greek origin and means 'swan' or 'woman of Sparta'.
Read Full Leda Name AnalysisMay 1, 1957 Facts
Generation Group
Leda Cosmides belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Educated At: Radcliffe College | Stanford University | Harvard University
Occupation: university teacher | psychologist
Spouses: John Tooby
Employers: University of California, Santa Barbara
Awards Received: National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award | AAAS Prize for Behavioral Science Research | APA Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Guggenheim Fellowship | Jean Nicod Prize
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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 May 1, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Taurus 0 | 11 Taurus 18 | 17 Cancer 9 |
| Moon | 1 Gemini 21 | 10 Scorpio 30 | 20 Sagittarius 35 |
| Mercury | 17 Taurus 43 | 27 Aries 14 | 23 Cancer 34 |
| Venus | 15 Taurus 28 | 9 Gemini 6 | 10 Leo 1 |
| Mars | 28 Gemini 7 | 16 Aries 53 | 11 Leo 23 |
| Jupiter | 22 Virgo 7 | 19 Cancer 1 | 25 Virgo 22 |
| Saturn | 13 Sagittarius 36 | 9 Aries 7 | 9 Sagittarius 0 |
| Uranus | 3 Leo 5 | 0 Gemini 19 | 6 Leo 1 |
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 57 | 3 Aries 16 | 29 Libra 49 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 55 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 28 Leo 45 |
| Rahu | 20 Scorpio 19 | 5 Pisces 46 | 16 Scorpio 39 |
| Ketu | 20 Taurus 19 | 5 Virgo 46 | 16 Taurus 39 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Leda Cosmides's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026
