Melissa Studdard is an American author, poet, talk show host, and professor from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She authored several books, including the poetry collection Dear Selection Committee and the middle-grade novel Six Weeks to Yehidah, which won multiple awards. Her work includes the title poem I Ate the Cosmos for Breakfast, adapted into a short film, showcased at notable film festivals. As a full-time professor and podcaster, she interviews prominent literary figures and is involved in various literary organizations. She co-hosts the poetry series 'Poems You Need'.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 353 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Melissa
honeybee
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Generation Group
Melissa Studdard belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Tuscaloosa
Educated At: University of Houston
Occupation: novelist
Employers: Lone Star College–Tomball | International Art Academy in Volos, Greece
Awards Received: Forward National Literature Award | Pinnacle Book Achievement 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 5, 1969
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 13 Leo 4 | 13 Leo 31 | 7 Libra 21 |
| Moon | 20 Taurus 29 | 29 Sagittarius 56 | 6 Gemini 49 |
| Mercury | 27 Leo 24 | 5 Leo 52 | 4 Libra 36 |
| Venus | 2 Cancer 49 | 6 Cancer 26 | 9 Virgo 13 |
| Mars | 6 Sagittarius 50 | 29 Virgo 13 | 5 Capricorn 57 |
| Jupiter | 3 Libra 10 | 12 Cancer 43 | 14 Libra 20 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 56 | 1 Aries 21 | 7 Taurus 48 |
| Uranus | 1 Libra 24 | 1 Gemini 4 | 4 Libra 39 |
| Neptune | 25 Scorpio 56 | 1 Aries 54 | 26 Scorpio 42 |
| Pluto | 23 Virgo 26 | 2 Aquarius 18 | 25 Virgo 24 |
| Rahu | 23 Pisces 8 | 20 Pisces 1 | 20 Pisces 10 |
| Ketu | 23 Virgo 8 | 20 Virgo 1 | 20 Virgo 10 |
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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.Melissa Studdard's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025
