Nathanael West was an American author, playwright, screenwriter, and novelist, born on October 17, 1903, in New York City. He was known for his sharp satirical writing, reflecting the complexities of American society in the early 20th century. West's works delve into themes of despair and disillusionment, often centered on the pursuit of the American Dream. His notable works include 'Miss Lonelyhearts' and 'The Day of the Locust.' He passed away on December 22, 1940, in El Centro, California.
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Place of Birth: New York City
Place of Death: El Centro
Cause of Death: traffic collision
Educated At: Brown University
Occupation: prose writer | novelist | playwright | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Eileen McKenney
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Libra 8 | 24 Libra 34 | 26 Aquarius 37 |
| Moon | 14 Virgo 38 | 11 Virgo 53 | 29 Aquarius 16 |
| Mercury | 5 Libra 7 | 15 Scorpio 46 | 1 Aquarius 31 |
| Venus | 17 Virgo 2 | 4 Libra 45 | 20 Capricorn 58 |
| Mars | 17 Sagittarius 48 | 17 Scorpio 23 | 21 Pisces 56 |
| Jupiter | 13 Pisces 56 | 24 Cancer 10 | 26 Pisces 38 |
| Saturn | 3 Aquarius 14 | 26 Pisces 28 | 13 Aquarius 54 |
| Uranus | 22 Sagittarius 29 | 0 Gemini 47 | 28 Sagittarius 57 |
| Neptune | 5 Cancer 57 | 0 Aries 6 | 3 Cancer 21 |
| Pluto | 20 Gemini 35 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 18 Gemini 44 |
| Rahu | 5 Libra 49 | 16 Pisces 9 | 29 Virgo 22 |
| Ketu | 5 Aries 49 | 16 Virgo 9 | 29 Pisces 22 |
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