Meena Alexander (February 17, 1951 – November 21, 2018) was a renowned author, novelist, and poet originally from India but based in the United States. She gained recognition for her significant contributions to literature, often exploring themes of identity, dislocation, and the immigrant experience. Alexander was awarded prestigious fellowships, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the PEN/Open Book Award, acknowledging her impactful work in poetry and prose. Her writings reflect her diverse background and rich cultural heritage.
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Meaning of the name - Meena
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Meena Alexander belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Prayagraj
Place of Death: Manhattan
Cause of Death: endometrial cancer
Educated At: University of Khartoum | University of Nottingham
Occupation: novelist | university teacher | poet | writer
Employers: Hunter College | Fordham University | Columbia University
Awards Received: PEN/Open Book | Guggenheim Fellowship
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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 February 17, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 47 | 28 Aquarius 36 | 12 Taurus 1 |
| Moon | 4 Cancer 44 | 25 Aquarius 50 | 9 Aries 55 |
| Mercury | 11 Aquarius 22 | 16 Pisces 22 | 29 Aries 23 |
| Venus | 20 Pisces 28 | 8 Pisces 34 | 21 Gemini 1 |
| Mars | 20 Pisces 11 | 19 Aquarius 30 | 16 Taurus 49 |
| Jupiter | 14 Pisces 49 | 15 Cancer 52 | 2 Aries 26 |
| Saturn | 1 Libra 48 | 0 Aries 16 | 26 Virgo 40 |
| Uranus | 5 Cancer 43 | 27 Taurus 33 | 6 Cancer 30 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 19 | 0 Aries 38 | 17 Libra 31 |
| Pluto | 18 Leo 26 | 4 Aquarius 12 | 17 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 20 Pisces 16 | 9 Pisces 39 | 16 Pisces 18 |
| Ketu | 20 Virgo 16 | 9 Virgo 39 | 16 Virgo 18 |
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