Mercedes S. Foster is an American ornithologist and botanist, recognized for her contributions to the fields of bird and plant sciences. Born on August 1, 1942, in Oakland, she has dedicated her career to research and advancement in these areas. Her work has likely influenced studies related to avian biology and botany, though specific achievements and honors are not detailed.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 329 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mercedes
Mercy, grace, kindness
Read Full Mercedes Name AnalysisAugust 16, 1942 Facts
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Mercedes S. Foster belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Oakland
Educated At: University of South Florida | University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: botanist | ornithologist | biologist | curator | zoologist
Employers: Smithsonian Institution | National Museum of Natural History | United States Geological Survey
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 16, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23 Leo 15 | 24 Leo 9 | 14 Scorpio 44 |
| Moon | 18 Libra 59 | 1 Gemini 39 | 3 Scorpio 15 |
| Mercury | 6 Virgo 44 | 6 Leo 1 | 1 Scorpio 8 |
| Venus | 29 Cancer 35 | 19 Cancer 26 | 12 Scorpio 34 |
| Mars | 9 Virgo 45 | 6 Libra 10 | 3 Scorpio 57 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 44 | 14 Cancer 59 | 25 Cancer 1 |
| Saturn | 11 Gemini 25 | 0 Aries 50 | 11 Gemini 12 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 20 | 1 Gemini 18 | 3 Gemini 17 |
| Neptune | 28 Virgo 18 | 1 Aries 42 | 1 Libra 12 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 54 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 7 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 4 Virgo 46 | 19 Pisces 25 | 0 Virgo 23 |
| Ketu | 4 Pisces 46 | 19 Virgo 25 | 0 Pisces 23 |
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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.Mercedes S. Foster's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025
