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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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 324 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Marshall
horseman, servant of Mars
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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 |
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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 |
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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.Marshall Brain's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2025