Marlin Raymond Taylor is an American former radio broadcaster known as the 'father of beautiful music.' He pioneered a radio format that showcased instrumental versions of popular songs, primarily at WDVR in Philadelphia. His success led to a general manager role at WRFM, which became widely popular. He founded Bonneville Broadcast Consultants, syndicating the format nationally. After leaving Bonneville in 1987, he returned in 2000 to develop XM Satellite Radio programming. Taylor retired in 2015 and has been recognized with multiple awards including inductions into two prestigious halls of fame.
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Meaning of the name - Marlin
A type of large, powerful fish
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Generation Group
Marlin Taylor belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: radio producer | manager
Employers: WDVR | WJIB | WRFM | Bonneville Broadcast Consultants | XM Satellite Radio
Awards Received: Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame (2015) | Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame (2021)
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 August 26, 1935
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Virgo 31 | 3 Virgo 42 | 1 Sagittarius 29 |
| Moon | 6 Leo 54 | 13 Libra 44 | 15 Scorpio 12 |
| Mercury | 17 Virgo 41 | 17 Leo 42 | 22 Scorpio 45 |
| Venus | 21 Virgo 18 | 1 Leo 13 | 14 Libra 55 |
| Mars | 16 Scorpio 25 | 12 Libra 30 | 20 Capricorn 21 |
| Jupiter | 16 Scorpio 12 | 16 Cancer 55 | 3 Sagittarius 17 |
| Saturn | 7 Pisces 19 | 0 Aries 15 | 3 Pisces 53 |
| Uranus | 5 Taurus 25 | 1 Gemini 26 | 2 Taurus 26 |
| Neptune | 13 Virgo 52 | 1 Aries 28 | 16 Virgo 35 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 36 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 27 Cancer 15 |
| Rahu | 19 Capricorn 39 | 18 Pisces 54 | 14 Capricorn 53 |
| Ketu | 19 Cancer 39 | 18 Virgo 54 | 14 Cancer 53 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Marlin Taylor's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2026
