Michael Wolfe Traugott is an American political scientist, communication studies researcher, and political pundit. As of 2022, he is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, with research interests in voting technology, elections, political campaigns, and the media's role in politics. He has published over 14 books and 100 articles, served as president of AAPOR and WAPOR, and consulted with media organizations. He received notable awards for his contributions to public opinion research and led reviews of polling methods at Gallup after significant electoral events.
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Your next birthday is 339 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Michael Traugott belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: University of Michigan | Princeton University
Occupation: university teacher | political scientist
Employers: University of Michigan
Awards Received: 2010 AAPOR Award for distinguished lifetime achievement | 2018 WAPOR's Helen Dinerman 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 June 26, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 26, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4 Cancer 56 | 5 Cancer 6 | 23 Virgo 41 |
| Moon | 12 Virgo 50 | 29 Scorpio 8 | 14 Virgo 47 |
| Mercury | 29 Gemini 3 | 25 Cancer 54 | 8 Virgo 32 |
| Venus | 4 Cancer 49 | 15 Leo 18 | 15 Libra 48 |
| Mars | 20 Leo 40 | 28 Taurus 29 | 12 Libra 9 |
| Jupiter | 24 Leo 15 | 29 Cancer 16 | 11 Virgo 7 |
| Saturn | 1 Cancer 9 | 13 Aries 51 | 9 Cancer 56 |
| Uranus | 10 Gemini 30 | 3 Gemini 30 | 13 Gemini 8 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 32 | 4 Aries 22 | 3 Libra 37 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 22 | 4 Aquarius 57 | 9 Leo 36 |
| Rahu | 28 Cancer 46 | 2 Pisces 48 | 24 Cancer 26 |
| Ketu | 28 Capricorn 46 | 2 Virgo 48 | 24 Capricorn 26 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Michael Traugott's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2026
