Paul A. Shackel is an American anthropologist and a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Maryland, College Park. He has been a faculty member since 1996, prior to which he worked for the National Park Service. His research interests span Historical Archaeology, Civic Engagement, Social Justice, African Diaspora, Labor Archaeology, and Heritage Studies. Shackel teaches various courses related to archaeology, including Historical Archaeology and The Anthropology of Work, and is recognized for his contributions to the field with the upcoming J.C. Harrington Medal in 2025.
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Meaning of the name - Paul
small, humble
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Paul A. Shackel belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University at Buffalo
Occupation: anthropologist | archaeologist
Employers: University of Maryland
Awards Received: J.C. Harrington Medal (2025)
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 March 31, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 31, 2025 |
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Sun | 10 Aries 14 | 11 Aries 14 | 14 Gemini 17 |
Moon | 13 Capricorn 21 | 12 Taurus 59 | 5 Gemini 38 |
Mercury | 6 Aries 3 | 28 Pisces 55 | 17 Gemini 25 |
Venus | 13 Taurus 4 | 27 Pisces 41 | 28 Cancer 41 |
Mars | 24 Gemini 37 | 23 Cancer 30 | 2 Leo 45 |
Jupiter | 1 Sagittarius 35 | 15 Gemini 56 | 24 Scorpio 46 |
Saturn | 7 Capricorn 12 | 24 Pisces 22 | 5 Capricorn 36 |
Uranus | 12 Leo 24 | 24 Taurus 45 | 13 Leo 10 |
Neptune | 6 Scorpio 15 | 0 Aries 2 | 4 Scorpio 35 |
Pluto | 2 Virgo 5 | 3 Aquarius 32 | 1 Virgo 47 |
Rahu | 13 Libra 18 | 26 Pisces 44 | 9 Libra 48 |
Ketu | 13 Aries 18 | 26 Virgo 44 | 9 Aries 48 |
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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.Paul A. Shackel's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2025