Michael Shackleford, born on May 23, 1965, in Pasadena, California, is an American mathematician and actuary known for his analysis of casino game mathematics. He is recognized as 'The Wizard of Odds' and has authored several works on gambling strategy. After working as a government actuary, Shackleford transitioned to running gambling-related websites, notably The Wizard of Odds and The Wizard of Vegas. He has also consulted for major gaming companies. In 2011, he won the title of 'The Best Gambler in the World' at the Blackjack Ball.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 352 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Generation Group
Michael Shackleford belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Pasadena
Occupation: actuary
Children: 3
Employers: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Awards Received: The Best Gambler in the World (2011)
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 May 23, 1965
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 23, 2026 |
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| Sun | 2 Gemini 25 | 2 Gemini 40 | 0 Leo 41 |
| Moon | 4 Pisces 11 | 6 Virgo 44 | 25 Taurus 58 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 36 | 13 Gemini 35 | 26 Leo 49 |
| Venus | 13 Gemini 22 | 5 Cancer 40 | 27 Leo 48 |
| Mars | 14 Virgo 45 | 3 Taurus 38 | 13 Libra 18 |
| Jupiter | 7 Gemini 1 | 22 Cancer 34 | 20 Gemini 42 |
| Saturn | 16 Pisces 23 | 11 Aries 24 | 16 Pisces 54 |
| Uranus | 10 Virgo 46 | 1 Gemini 36 | 12 Virgo 35 |
| Neptune | 18 Scorpio 15 | 3 Aries 53 | 17 Scorpio 14 |
| Pluto | 13 Virgo 41 | 5 Aquarius 26 | 14 Virgo 34 |
| Rahu | 14 Gemini 25 | 4 Pisces 36 | 11 Gemini 11 |
| Ketu | 14 Sagittarius 25 | 4 Virgo 36 | 11 Sagittarius 11 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Michael Shackleford's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2026
