Raleigh Kirby Godsey, known as R. Kirby Godsey, is an American educator born on April 2, 1936. He served as the seventeenth president of Mercer University from July 1, 1979, to June 30, 2006, a tenure of 27 years, making him the longest-serving president in the university's history. After stepping down as president, Godsey transitioned to the roles of university chancellor, professor, and special advisor to his successor, William D. Underwood.
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Meaning of the name - Raleigh
From the meadow by the clearing
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Raleigh Kirby Godsey belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Samford University | New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | Tulane University | University of Alabama
Occupation: University Chancellor | Professor | Special Advisor
Employers: Mercer University
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 April 2, 1936
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 2, 2025 |
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Sun | 12 Aries 46 | 13 Aries 12 | 8 Cancer 41 |
Moon | 26 Leo 21 | 12 Gemini 27 | 21 Scorpio 37 |
Mercury | 4 Aries 44 | 27 Pisces 52 | 17 Gemini 28 |
Venus | 19 Pisces 46 | 26 Pisces 47 | 9 Cancer 3 |
Mars | 0 Taurus 36 | 24 Cancer 10 | 3 Cancer 13 |
Jupiter | 24 Sagittarius 8 | 16 Gemini 15 | 16 Sagittarius 53 |
Saturn | 16 Pisces 32 | 24 Pisces 37 | 22 Pisces 38 |
Uranus | 4 Taurus 11 | 24 Taurus 51 | 8 Taurus 47 |
Neptune | 14 Virgo 39 | 0 Aries 7 | 14 Virgo 19 |
Pluto | 25 Cancer 9 | 3 Aquarius 34 | 26 Cancer 26 |
Rahu | 8 Capricorn 0 | 26 Pisces 38 | 3 Capricorn 17 |
Ketu | 8 Cancer 0 | 26 Virgo 38 | 3 Cancer 17 |
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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.Raleigh Kirby Godsey's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2025