Mark Bowden is an American historian, story writer, and author, born on July 17, 1951. He is widely recognized for his book 'Black Hawk Down', which details the events of the Battle of Mogadishu. Additionally, he authored 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test', contributing significantly to contemporary literature with his engaging narrative style and thorough research.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 360 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mark
warrior, Mars, the god of war
Read Full Mark Name AnalysisJuly 17, 1951 Facts
Generation Group
Mark Bowden belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: St. Louis
Educated At: Loyola University Maryland | Dulaney High School
Occupation: journalist | editor | historian | writer | screenwriter
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 July 17, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24 Cancer 18 | 25 Cancer 8 | 6 Libra 43 |
| Moon | 8 Capricorn 42 | 9 Virgo 51 | 2 Libra 11 |
| Mercury | 15 Leo 52 | 17 Cancer 58 | 26 Virgo 36 |
| Venus | 7 Virgo 25 | 8 Virgo 48 | 2 Virgo 42 |
| Mars | 9 Cancer 12 | 13 Gemini 17 | 27 Leo 20 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aries 31 | 3 Leo 49 | 9 Aries 16 |
| Saturn | 28 Virgo 2 | 14 Aries 32 | 6 Libra 6 |
| Uranus | 10 Cancer 38 | 4 Gemini 29 | 13 Cancer 51 |
| Neptune | 16 Libra 50 | 4 Aries 23 | 18 Libra 48 |
| Pluto | 18 Leo 42 | 4 Aquarius 30 | 20 Leo 53 |
| Rahu | 12 Pisces 18 | 1 Pisces 41 | 8 Pisces 20 |
| Ketu | 12 Virgo 18 | 1 Virgo 41 | 8 Virgo 20 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Mark Bowden's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2026
