Merlin Olsen was an American actor, renowned for his performances in the film Mitchell (1975) and television series Little House on the Prairie (1974) and Fathers and Sons (1986). He was born on September 15, 1940, and passed away on March 11, 2010, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry through his memorable roles.
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Time Zone - America/Denver (7:0 W)
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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.
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Generation Group
Merlin Olsen belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Logan
Place of Death: City of Hope National Medical Center
Cause of Death: mesothelioma
Educated At: Logan High School | Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
Occupation: American football player | television actor | actor
Awards Received: Pro Football Hall of Fame
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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 September 15, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 15, 2025 |
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Sun | 22 Virgo 46 | 23 Virgo 11 | 17 Sagittarius 35 |
Moon | 13 Pisces 45 | 10 Cancer 32 | 21 Aries 25 |
Mercury | 2 Libra 16 | 25 Virgo 15 | 0 Sagittarius 22 |
Venus | 7 Leo 10 | 25 Leo 27 | 16 Scorpio 20 |
Mars | 17 Virgo 18 | 25 Libra 38 | 12 Scorpio 36 |
Jupiter | 15 Taurus 22 | 20 Cancer 22 | 6 Taurus 21 |
Saturn | 14 Taurus 38 | 28 Pisces 48 | 8 Taurus 56 |
Uranus | 26 Taurus 4 | 1 Gemini 26 | 23 Taurus 12 |
Neptune | 25 Virgo 10 | 0 Aries 57 | 27 Virgo 35 |
Pluto | 3 Leo 49 | 1 Aquarius 32 | 4 Leo 5 |
Rahu | 11 Libra 50 | 17 Pisces 50 | 7 Libra 20 |
Ketu | 11 Aries 50 | 17 Virgo 50 | 7 Aries 20 |
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