Lia Purpura is an American writer, translator, and poet born on February 22, 1964, in Mineola, New York. She studied at Oberlin College. Purpura is known for her literary contributions spanning various genres, and her works often explore the nuances of human experience. Her background in translation adds depth to her writing, reflecting a diverse range of influences. Through her poetry and prose, she engages with themes of perception and existence, establishing herself as a significant figure in contemporary literature.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Lia
The meaning of Lia varies depending on its origin. It can mean "strong," "beautiful," "loyal," or "my beloved" in different languages.
Read Full Lia Name AnalysisFebruary 22, 1964 Facts
Generation Group
Lia Purpura belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Mineola
Educated At: Iowa Writers' Workshop | Oberlin College
Occupation: translator | poet | writer
Employers: Loyola University Maryland | Eastman School of Music | University of Iowa
Awards Received: Beatrice Hawley Award | Guggenheim Fellowship
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 February 22, 1964
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Pisces 7 | 4 Pisces 5 | 4 Taurus 32 |
| Moon | 1 Cancer 25 | 10 Taurus 16 | 11 Libra 20 |
| Mercury | 17 Aquarius 55 | 21 Pisces 31 | 8 Taurus 53 |
| Venus | 14 Aries 1 | 15 Pisces 22 | 19 Gemini 22 |
| Mars | 1 Pisces 54 | 23 Aquarius 47 | 20 Aries 14 |
| Jupiter | 18 Aries 38 | 15 Cancer 32 | 2 Taurus 50 |
| Saturn | 26 Aquarius 42 | 0 Aries 53 | 3 Pisces 10 |
| Uranus | 8 Virgo 18 | 27 Taurus 37 | 6 Virgo 8 |
| Neptune | 17 Scorpio 49 | 0 Aries 49 | 16 Scorpio 47 |
| Pluto | 13 Virgo 11 | 4 Aquarius 21 | 11 Virgo 47 |
| Rahu | 8 Cancer 34 | 9 Pisces 22 | 5 Cancer 17 |
| Ketu | 8 Capricorn 34 | 9 Virgo 22 | 5 Capricorn 17 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Lia Purpura's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2026