Marsha M. Linehan (born May 5, 1943) is an American psychologist and author known for developing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a form of psychotherapy that combines cognitive restructuring with acceptance and mindfulness. She is a professor emeritus of psychology and a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she also directs the Behavioral Research Clinics. Her primary research focuses on borderline personality disorder, suicidal behaviors, and substance abuse. Allen Frances has described her as one of the most influential clinical innovators in mental health.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 281 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Marsha
warlike, horse-keeper
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Generation Group
Marsha M. Linehan belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Tulsa
Educated At: Loyola University Chicago
Occupation: university teacher | psychologist | writer
Employers: Loyola University Chicago | University at Buffalo | University of Washington | The Catholic University of America
Awards Received: Scientific Research Award | James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award | Grawemeyer 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 May 5, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 5, 2025 |
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Sun | 14 Taurus 19 | 15 Taurus 27 | 2 Leo 49 |
Moon | 29 Taurus 46 | 28 Leo 42 | 2 Gemini 35 |
Mercury | 3 Gemini 55 | 22 Aries 19 | 12 Leo 16 |
Venus | 23 Gemini 20 | 3 Aries 2 | 13 Virgo 58 |
Mars | 13 Pisces 47 | 7 Leo 47 | 12 Taurus 39 |
Jupiter | 19 Cancer 22 | 22 Gemini 20 | 5 Leo 29 |
Saturn | 12 Gemini 6 | 28 Pisces 13 | 22 Gemini 20 |
Uranus | 3 Gemini 26 | 26 Taurus 36 | 7 Gemini 49 |
Neptune | 29 Virgo 37 | 1 Aries 14 | 29 Virgo 50 |
Pluto | 4 Leo 59 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 6 Leo 43 |
Rahu | 20 Leo 54 | 24 Pisces 53 | 16 Leo 34 |
Ketu | 20 Aquarius 54 | 24 Virgo 53 | 16 Aquarius 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Marsha M. Linehan's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025