Marvin R. Shanken, born on October 4, 1943, is a prominent American publisher recognized for founding M. Shanken Communications. He is the editor and publisher of notable lifestyle magazines, including Wine Spectator, Cigar Aficionado, and Whisky Advocate. His company is based in Manhattan and also has offices in Napa, California, and Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Shanken has made significant contributions to the publishing world by focusing on lifestyle topics related to wine and cigars.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 361 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Marvin
famous warrior, defender of the sea
Read Full Marvin Name AnalysisOctober 4, 1943 Facts
Generation Group
Marvin Shanken belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New Haven
Occupation: publisher
Employers: M. Shanken Communications
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 October 4, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Libra 33 | 11 Libra 41 | 3 Capricorn 0 |
| Moon | 12 Sagittarius 49 | 8 Pisces 2 | 12 Sagittarius 55 |
| Mercury | 24 Virgo 45 | 26 Libra 55 | 22 Capricorn 42 |
| Venus | 5 Virgo 20 | 18 Virgo 35 | 19 Scorpio 56 |
| Mars | 18 Gemini 35 | 8 Scorpio 22 | 6 Gemini 29 |
| Jupiter | 19 Leo 58 | 22 Cancer 54 | 26 Leo 38 |
| Saturn | 26 Gemini 56 | 27 Pisces 22 | 22 Gemini 43 |
| Uranus | 8 Gemini 41 | 1 Gemini 8 | 5 Gemini 47 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 9 | 0 Aries 26 | 4 Libra 13 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 27 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 8 Leo 18 |
| Rahu | 12 Leo 51 | 16 Pisces 50 | 8 Leo 31 |
| Ketu | 12 Aquarius 51 | 16 Virgo 50 | 8 Aquarius 31 |
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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.Marvin Shanken's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025
