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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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 283 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10 Aries 46 | 10 Aries 59 | 10 Gemini 1 |
| Moon | 24 Pisces 57 | 24 Virgo 37 | 21 Gemini 20 |
| Mercury | 23 Aries 0 | 13 Pisces 27 | 27 Taurus 7 |
| Venus | 7 Aries 50 | 1 Taurus 17 | 23 Gemini 5 |
| Mars | 11 Virgo 5 | 22 Pisces 53 | 17 Virgo 30 |
| Jupiter | 25 Taurus 15 | 15 Cancer 46 | 8 Gemini 52 |
| Saturn | 11 Pisces 44 | 5 Aries 25 | 16 Pisces 47 |
| Uranus | 11 Virgo 42 | 28 Taurus 45 | 10 Virgo 50 |
| Neptune | 19 Scorpio 35 | 2 Aries 11 | 18 Scorpio 3 |
| Pluto | 14 Virgo 22 | 5 Aquarius 12 | 13 Virgo 42 |
| Rahu | 17 Gemini 13 | 7 Pisces 25 | 13 Gemini 59 |
| Ketu | 17 Sagittarius 13 | 7 Virgo 25 | 13 Sagittarius 59 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Mark Fainaru-Wada's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026
