Marshall Brain Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Marshall David Brain, born on May 17, 1961, in Santa Monica, California, is an American author, host, and entrepreneur. He is known for founding the website HowStuffWorks.com and is the author of the corresponding book series How Stuff Works. His work focuses on explaining complex topics in an accessible manner, contributing significantly to educational resources available online.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Gemini

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
64 years, 1 month, 9 days

Your next birthday is 324 days away.

Place of Birth
Santa Monica

Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Birth Number
8

Life Path Number
3
Name Number (Chaldean)
33 => 6

Name Number (Pythagorean)
11

Meaning of the name - Marshall

horseman, servant of Mars

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May 17, 1961 Facts

Generation Group

Marshall Brain belongs to the Baby Boomers group.


Place of Birth: Santa Monica

Educated At: Marist School | North Carolina State University | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Occupation: writer


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 17, 1961

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 17, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025
Sun 26 Taurus 37 27 Taurus 7 27 Cancer 48
Moon 2 Cancer 55 24 Capricorn 23 25 Libra 36
Mercury 13 Gemini 46 13 Taurus 8 7 Cancer 38
Venus 16 Aries 59 12 Aries 7 14 Gemini 35
Mars 6 Leo 11 13 Leo 42 13 Virgo 4
Jupiter 6 Aquarius 53 24 Gemini 52 2 Aquarius 38
Saturn 0 Aquarius 6 29 Pisces 19 26 Capricorn 46
Uranus 21 Leo 50 27 Taurus 18 24 Leo 23
Neptune 9 Scorpio 28 1 Aries 33 8 Scorpio 31
Pluto 5 Virgo 31 3 Aquarius 46 6 Virgo 30
Rahu 2 Virgo 6 24 Pisces 15 28 Leo 42
Ketu 2 Pisces 6 24 Virgo 15 28 Aquarius 42

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

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Marshall Brain's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets

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