Mark Fainaru-Wada is an American journalist and writer, known for his work with ESPN since 2007 and his earlier reporting for the San Francisco Chronicle. He gained prominence for covering the BALCO steroid scandal alongside Lance Williams and co-authored notable books, including 'Game of Shadows' and 'League of Denial.' His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the George Polk Award and the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing. He graduated from Northwestern University and resides in Petaluma, California with his wife and two children.
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Your next birthday is 225 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Mark
warrior, Mars, the god of war
Read Full Mark Name AnalysisMarch 31, 1965 Facts
Generation Group
Mark Fainaru-Wada belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Educated At: Redwood High School | Northwestern University
Occupation: investigative journalist | sportswriter
Spouses: Nicole Wada
Children: 2
Employers: San Francisco Chronicle | ESPN
Awards Received: The Sidney Award | George Polk Award
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 March 31, 1965
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 31, 2025 |
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Sun | 10 Aries 46 | 11 Aries 14 | 9 Gemini 3 |
Moon | 24 Pisces 57 | 12 Taurus 59 | 6 Gemini 39 |
Mercury | 23 Aries 0 | 28 Pisces 55 | 25 Taurus 9 |
Venus | 7 Aries 50 | 27 Pisces 41 | 21 Gemini 51 |
Mars | 11 Virgo 5 | 23 Cancer 30 | 17 Virgo 8 |
Jupiter | 25 Taurus 15 | 15 Gemini 56 | 8 Gemini 38 |
Saturn | 11 Pisces 44 | 24 Pisces 22 | 16 Pisces 45 |
Uranus | 11 Virgo 42 | 24 Taurus 45 | 10 Virgo 49 |
Neptune | 19 Scorpio 35 | 0 Aries 2 | 18 Scorpio 4 |
Pluto | 14 Virgo 22 | 3 Aquarius 32 | 13 Virgo 41 |
Rahu | 17 Gemini 13 | 26 Pisces 44 | 14 Gemini 3 |
Ketu | 17 Sagittarius 13 | 26 Virgo 44 | 14 Sagittarius 3 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Mark Fainaru-Wada's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2025