Marcus Haraldsson, born May 8, 1978, in Steneby, Dalsland, is a Swedish journalist, photographer, and author. He debuted in 2007 with his book 'En linje över Kina', which recounts two cycling trips across China. Educated in peace and conflict studies, journalism, and photography, he has completed extensive projects in China, Latin America, and Russia, contributing regularly to major publications. He has received accolades such as a nomination for Årets Miljöjournalist and won the Dalslands Literaturpris.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 293 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Marcus
warlike, dedicated to Mars
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Generation Group
Marcus Haraldsson belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Steneby, Dalsland
Educated At: Uppsala University | JMK in Stockholm | Columbia University
Occupation: journalist
Employers: Svenska Dagbladet | Utemagasinet
Awards Received: Årets Miljöjournalist (nominated 2004) | Dalslands Literaturpris (2008)
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 8, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17 Taurus 44 | 18 Taurus 7 | 3 Cancer 46 |
| Moon | 4 Gemini 50 | 4 Aquarius 38 | 11 Pisces 13 |
| Mercury | 21 Aries 32 | 11 Taurus 13 | 16 Cancer 44 |
| Venus | 13 Gemini 51 | 17 Gemini 36 | 11 Leo 5 |
| Mars | 11 Leo 28 | 22 Aries 15 | 6 Virgo 28 |
| Jupiter | 4 Cancer 23 | 20 Cancer 3 | 14 Cancer 27 |
| Saturn | 24 Leo 12 | 9 Aries 53 | 27 Leo 5 |
| Uranus | 14 Scorpio 18 | 0 Gemini 43 | 12 Scorpio 39 |
| Neptune | 17 Sagittarius 43 | 3 Aries 29 | 16 Sagittarius 28 |
| Pluto | 14 Libra 27 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 13 Libra 54 |
| Rahu | 3 Libra 47 | 5 Pisces 24 | 1 Libra 14 |
| Ketu | 3 Aries 47 | 5 Virgo 24 | 1 Aries 14 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Marcus Haraldsson's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2026
