Martha Grimes is an American author and novelist born on May 2, 1931, in Pittsburgh. She is recognized for her contributions to crime fiction, notably receiving the Nero Award for her work. Grimes has also had a significant academic career as a university professor, influencing many students and literature enthusiasts through her teachings and writings.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 331 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Martha
lady, mistress
Read Full Martha Name AnalysisMay 2, 1931 Facts
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Martha Grimes belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh
Educated At: University of Maryland | University of Iowa
Occupation: novelist | university teacher | poet | writer
Employers: Montgomery College | Frostburg State University | Johns Hopkins University | University of Iowa
Awards Received: The Grand Master | Nero 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 2, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11 Taurus 17 | 12 Taurus 16 | 12 Leo 15 |
| Moon | 17 Scorpio 23 | 22 Scorpio 36 | 0 Taurus 50 |
| Mercury | 7 Taurus 38 | 29 Aries 8 | 9 Virgo 26 |
| Venus | 7 Aries 52 | 10 Gemini 18 | 3 Leo 6 |
| Mars | 11 Leo 12 | 17 Aries 38 | 2 Libra 27 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 56 | 19 Cancer 10 | 4 Leo 8 |
| Saturn | 23 Capricorn 31 | 9 Aries 13 | 18 Capricorn 35 |
| Uranus | 16 Aries 48 | 0 Gemini 23 | 19 Aries 19 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 2 | 3 Aries 18 | 4 Virgo 39 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 53 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 21 Cancer 1 |
| Rahu | 13 Aries 10 | 5 Pisces 43 | 8 Aries 8 |
| Ketu | 13 Libra 10 | 5 Virgo 43 | 8 Libra 8 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Martha Grimes's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026
