Lew Welch was an American poet, born on August 16, 1926, in Phoenix, Arizona. He contributed significantly to the poetry scene of his time and was associated with the Beat Generation. Welch's work is noted for its exploration of the American landscape and personal experience, reflecting both the cultural shifts and the individual struggles of the era. He passed away on May 23, 1971, in Nevada City, California, leaving behind a legacy of influential poetry.
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Meaning of the name - Lew
The name Lew is of Germanic origin and is a short form of various names, including Lewis, Llewellyn, and Leopold. It means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in battle.'
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Generation Group
Lew Welch belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Phoenix
Place of Death: Nevada City
Educated At: Palo Alto High School | Reed College
Occupation: university teacher | poet
Awards Received: American Book Awards
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Leo 8 | 24 Leo 9 | 0 Sagittarius 45 |
| Moon | 24 Scorpio 13 | 1 Gemini 39 | 21 Cancer 34 |
| Mercury | 9 Leo 25 | 6 Leo 1 | 5 Sagittarius 54 |
| Venus | 28 Cancer 18 | 19 Cancer 26 | 1 Sagittarius 19 |
| Mars | 7 Taurus 55 | 6 Libra 10 | 5 Taurus 44 |
| Jupiter | 21 Aquarius 58 | 14 Cancer 59 | 19 Aquarius 52 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 21 | 0 Aries 50 | 29 Scorpio 20 |
| Uranus | 28 Pisces 45 | 1 Gemini 18 | 25 Pisces 34 |
| Neptune | 24 Leo 28 | 1 Aries 42 | 26 Leo 59 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 15 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 15 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 14 Cancer 14 | 19 Pisces 25 | 9 Cancer 0 |
| Ketu | 14 Capricorn 14 | 19 Virgo 25 | 9 Capricorn 0 |
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