Leonard Susskind is an American theoretical physicist born in 1940, currently associated with Stanford University and the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research interests include string theory, quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, and cosmology. Susskind gained prominence for his work related to black holes, contesting Stephen Hawking's views on information loss and advocating for the principle of information preservation. His debates led to the formulation of the holographic principle proposed by Gerard 't Hooft, establishing him as a significant contributor to string theory and enhancing the understanding of the universe and fundamental particles.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 349 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Leonard
brave lion
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Leonard Susskind belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: City College of New York | Cornell University
Occupation: non-fiction writer | academic | university teacher | physicist | scientist
Employers: Yeshiva University | Tel Aviv University | Leiden University | Stanford University
Awards Received: ICTP Dirac Medal | Science Writing Award | Pomeranchuk Prize | Sakurai 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 May 20, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 20, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29 Taurus 27 | 29 Taurus 39 | 21 Leo 41 |
| Moon | 17 Scorpio 29 | 23 Cancer 32 | 13 Capricorn 20 |
| Mercury | 28 Taurus 0 | 7 Gemini 0 | 3 Leo 35 |
| Venus | 9 Cancer 1 | 1 Cancer 56 | 8 Cancer 5 |
| Mars | 1 Cancer 58 | 1 Taurus 18 | 26 Leo 50 |
| Jupiter | 0 Taurus 56 | 22 Cancer 1 | 14 Taurus 53 |
| Saturn | 7 Taurus 47 | 11 Aries 6 | 14 Taurus 49 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 28 | 1 Gemini 25 | 26 Taurus 2 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 47 | 3 Aries 48 | 24 Virgo 2 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 55 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 3 Leo 2 |
| Rahu | 18 Libra 6 | 4 Pisces 46 | 13 Libra 32 |
| Ketu | 18 Aries 6 | 4 Virgo 46 | 13 Aries 32 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Leonard Susskind's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2026
