Maya Deren was an American filmmaker, writer, and actress, renowned for her influential contributions to avant-garde cinema. She played a significant role in the film 'Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti' (1985), which explores Haitian Vodou culture. Deren's innovative work is marked by her unique vision and commitment to artistic expression, making her a pivotal figure in the history of experimental film.
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Time Zone - Europe/Kiev (2:2 E)
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Meaning of the name - Maya
illusion, magic, mother, water, dream, measure, space, power, skill, cleverness
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Maya Deren belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kyiv
Place of Death: New York City
Cause of Death: cerebral hemorrhage
Educated At: Syracuse University | New York University | Smith College
Occupation: film actor | film editor | dancer | director | choreographer | film director | poet | photographer | writer
Spouses: Teiji Ito | Alexandr Hackenschmied
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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Ephemeris for May 12, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 12, 2025 |
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Sun | 21 Taurus 5 | 21 Taurus 56 | 4 Virgo 30 |
Moon | 29 Capricorn 13 | 18 Scorpio 44 | 7 Capricorn 25 |
Mercury | 27 Taurus 45 | 3 Taurus 16 | 1 Libra 2 |
Venus | 25 Taurus 20 | 7 Aries 49 | 7 Libra 6 |
Mars | 5 Taurus 36 | 11 Leo 1 | 20 Cancer 30 |
Jupiter | 18 Taurus 45 | 23 Gemini 44 | 9 Gemini 31 |
Saturn | 26 Cancer 19 | 28 Pisces 51 | 8 Leo 50 |
Uranus | 23 Aquarius 33 | 26 Taurus 59 | 21 Aquarius 9 |
Neptune | 2 Leo 20 | 1 Aries 25 | 5 Leo 44 |
Pluto | 2 Cancer 54 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 5 Cancer 14 |
Rahu | 13 Capricorn 24 | 24 Pisces 32 | 7 Capricorn 41 |
Ketu | 13 Cancer 24 | 24 Virgo 32 | 7 Cancer 41 |
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