Marlena Spieler was an American food writer born on April 16, 1949. Over her career, she authored more than 70 cookbooks, showcasing her expertise and passion for culinary arts. Spieler contributed articles and recipes to notable publications such as Bon Appétit and Saveur. Additionally, she wrote for the San Francisco Chronicle, particularly for the food column 'The Roving Feast.' Her work significantly influenced food writing and the culinary scene before her passing on July 6, 2023.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Marlena
warlike, strong warrior (Latin); from the sea (Polish)
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Marlena Spieler belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Sacramento
Occupation: writer
Employers: Bon Appétit | Saveur | San Francisco Chronicle
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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.
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 29 | 27 Aries 4 | 9 Cancer 37 |
| Moon | 16 Sagittarius 13 | 8 Sagittarius 35 | 19 Virgo 47 |
| Mercury | 0 Taurus 27 | 0 Aries 24 | 18 Gemini 7 |
| Venus | 26 Aries 28 | 24 Pisces 55 | 29 Cancer 49 |
| Mars | 19 Aries 58 | 29 Cancer 27 | 15 Gemini 21 |
| Jupiter | 0 Aquarius 20 | 18 Gemini 39 | 29 Capricorn 25 |
| Saturn | 0 Virgo 1 | 26 Pisces 15 | 2 Virgo 51 |
| Uranus | 27 Gemini 19 | 25 Taurus 33 | 1 Cancer 19 |
| Neptune | 13 Libra 27 | 0 Aries 37 | 12 Libra 24 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 9 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 15 Leo 4 |
| Rahu | 25 Aries 50 | 25 Pisces 53 | 21 Aries 48 |
| Ketu | 25 Libra 50 | 25 Virgo 53 | 21 Libra 48 |
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