Merlin Donald is a Canadian psychologist and neuroscientist, known for his contributions to understanding human cognition and the evolution of the mind. He was born on November 17, 1939. His work focuses on the interplay between culture, language, and cognition, providing insights into how these elements shape human thought processes.
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Meaning of the name - Merlin
The name Merlin is believed to be derived from the Welsh word 'merlin', which means 'sea fortress' or 'sea-eagle'. However, its association with magic and sorcery has made its meaning more symbolic than literal.
Read Full Merlin Name AnalysisNovember 17, 1939 Facts
Generation Group
Merlin Donald belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: neuroscientist | psychologist
Employers: Yale University
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 November 17, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24 Scorpio 27 | 25 Scorpio 36 | 21 Aquarius 50 |
| Moon | 10 Aquarius 45 | 27 Libra 34 | 28 Pisces 36 |
| Mercury | 13 Sagittarius 55 | 1 Sagittarius 50 | 0 Pisces 14 |
| Venus | 13 Sagittarius 11 | 13 Scorpio 30 | 29 Pisces 21 |
| Mars | 28 Aquarius 46 | 9 Sagittarius 31 | 26 Aries 21 |
| Jupiter | 28 Pisces 54 | 25 Cancer 6 | 7 Aries 59 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 58 | 25 Pisces 9 | 26 Aries 24 |
| Uranus | 19 Taurus 47 | 29 Taurus 37 | 18 Taurus 6 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 3 | 29 Pisces 30 | 24 Virgo 59 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 52 | 1 Aquarius 38 | 1 Leo 20 |
| Rahu | 27 Libra 53 | 14 Pisces 30 | 23 Libra 20 |
| Ketu | 27 Aries 53 | 14 Virgo 30 | 23 Aries 20 |
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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.Merlin Donald's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2025
