Mary Doria Russell is an American anthropologist, writer, and novelist born on August 19, 1950, in Chicago, United States. She is known for her contributions to literature and her exploration of complex themes through her fictional works.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 331 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mary
Read Full Mary Name AnalysisAugust 19, 1950 Facts
Generation Group
Mary Doria Russell belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Educated At: Glenbard East High School | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | University of Michigan | Northeastern University
Occupation: paleoanthropologist | science fiction writer | novelist | anthropologist | paleontologist | writer
Awards Received: Michigan Notable Books | Astounding Award for Best New Writer | Otherwise Award | Arthur C. Clarke 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 August 19, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 19, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Leo 7 | 26 Leo 58 | 9 Scorpio 42 |
Moon | 13 Scorpio 38 | 12 Cancer 33 | 5 Leo 49 |
Mercury | 23 Virgo 25 | 8 Leo 24 | 10 Scorpio 20 |
Venus | 3 Leo 47 | 22 Cancer 53 | 6 Scorpio 52 |
Mars | 5 Scorpio 30 | 8 Libra 1 | 27 Sagittarius 20 |
Jupiter | 3 Pisces 11 | 15 Cancer 34 | 27 Aquarius 36 |
Saturn | 19 Virgo 47 | 0 Aries 41 | 28 Virgo 46 |
Uranus | 8 Cancer 9 | 1 Gemini 21 | 9 Cancer 23 |
Neptune | 15 Libra 20 | 1 Aries 38 | 17 Libra 55 |
Pluto | 18 Leo 5 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 19 Leo 46 |
Rahu | 29 Pisces 53 | 19 Pisces 16 | 25 Pisces 55 |
Ketu | 29 Virgo 53 | 19 Virgo 16 | 25 Virgo 55 |
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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.Mary Doria Russell's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025