Lenard Ray Hicks (1922–2003) was an Appalachian storyteller from Beech Mountain, North Carolina, known for his captivating Jack Tales. He dedicated his life to preserving and sharing traditional folk stories, earning him recognition in the realm of folk and traditional arts, including the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1983. Hicks' storytelling contributed to the cultural heritage of the Appalachian region and inspired countless individuals with his narratives that reflect the rich oral tradition.
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Meaning of the name - Ray
ray of light, beam of light
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Ray Hicks belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Banner Elk
Occupation: spoken word artist
Awards Received: 1983 National Heritage Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Virgo 30 | 6 Virgo 34 | 17 Sagittarius 50 |
| Moon | 7 Sagittarius 42 | 19 Scorpio 7 | 4 Virgo 27 |
| Mercury | 24 Virgo 39 | 22 Leo 46 | 19 Sagittarius 59 |
| Venus | 21 Libra 0 | 4 Leo 45 | 25 Scorpio 2 |
| Mars | 22 Sagittarius 26 | 14 Libra 24 | 29 Aquarius 21 |
| Jupiter | 17 Libra 43 | 17 Cancer 27 | 9 Scorpio 10 |
| Saturn | 6 Libra 59 | 0 Aries 3 | 18 Libra 35 |
| Uranus | 11 Pisces 51 | 1 Gemini 27 | 9 Pisces 51 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 26 | 1 Aries 24 | 18 Leo 4 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 51 | 1 Aquarius 48 | 10 Cancer 35 |
| Rahu | 0 Libra 55 | 18 Pisces 45 | 25 Virgo 28 |
| Ketu | 0 Aries 55 | 18 Virgo 45 | 25 Pisces 28 |
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