Porochista Khakpour is an American writer known for her novels and essays. Born on January 17, 1978, she has gained recognition for her contributions to literature, particularly exploring themes of identity and culture. Khakpour’s work often reflects her experiences as an Iranian-American, and she has been influential in contemporary literary circles. With a unique narrative voice, she engages with complex topics, making her a significant figure in American literature today.
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Your next birthday is 222 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Tehran (4:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Porochista
one who is full of light, radiant
Read Full Porochista Name AnalysisJanuary 17, 1978 Facts
Generation Group
Porochista Khakpour belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Tehran
Educated At: South Pasadena High School | Sarah Lawrence College
Occupation: novelist
Awards Received: Great Immigrants Award | Shuttleworth Foundation Flash Grant
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 January 17, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 51 | 27 Capricorn 12 | 15 Pisces 24 |
| Moon | 10 Taurus 26 | 10 Capricorn 15 | 8 Aquarius 39 |
| Mercury | 4 Capricorn 8 | 24 Capricorn 26 | 21 Pisces 56 |
| Venus | 25 Capricorn 41 | 29 Capricorn 45 | 25 Pisces 50 |
| Mars | 3 Leo 30 | 25 Capricorn 17 | 22 Cancer 22 |
| Jupiter | 27 Gemini 48 | 19 Cancer 11 | 26 Gemini 19 |
| Saturn | 29 Leo 46 | 27 Pisces 13 | 26 Leo 7 |
| Uranus | 15 Scorpio 58 | 27 Taurus 36 | 16 Scorpio 22 |
| Neptune | 17 Sagittarius 17 | 29 Pisces 46 | 18 Sagittarius 16 |
| Pluto | 16 Libra 42 | 3 Aquarius 13 | 16 Libra 7 |
| Rahu | 9 Libra 41 | 11 Pisces 18 | 7 Libra 8 |
| Ketu | 9 Aries 41 | 11 Virgo 18 | 7 Aries 8 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Porochista Khakpour's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026
