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 332 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Marsha
warlike, horse-keeper
Read Full Marsha Name AnalysisMay 5, 1943 Facts
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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Taurus 19 | 15 Taurus 13 | 3 Leo 47 |
| Moon | 29 Taurus 46 | 28 Sagittarius 53 | 14 Gemini 50 |
| Mercury | 3 Gemini 55 | 5 Taurus 5 | 14 Leo 13 |
| Venus | 23 Gemini 20 | 13 Gemini 59 | 14 Virgo 33 |
| Mars | 13 Pisces 47 | 19 Aries 58 | 13 Taurus 18 |
| Jupiter | 19 Cancer 22 | 19 Cancer 36 | 5 Leo 43 |
| Saturn | 12 Gemini 6 | 9 Aries 33 | 22 Gemini 26 |
| Uranus | 3 Gemini 26 | 0 Gemini 33 | 7 Gemini 52 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 37 | 3 Aries 24 | 29 Virgo 52 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 59 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 6 Leo 45 |
| Rahu | 20 Leo 54 | 5 Pisces 33 | 16 Leo 30 |
| Ketu | 20 Aquarius 54 | 5 Virgo 33 | 16 Aquarius 30 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Marsha M. Linehan's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026
