Ray Nelson was an American cartoonist, novelist, and science fiction writer born on October 3, 1931, in Schenectady, New York. He contributed to the literary and artistic fields, becoming known for his work in science fiction and comics. Nelson's creative output spanned several decades, during which he engaged audiences with his unique storytelling and illustration styles. He passed away on November 30, 2022, leaving behind a legacy of imaginative works that continue to influence writers and artists.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ray
ray of light, beam of light
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Ray Nelson belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Schenectady
Place of Death: Napa
Educated At: University of Chicago
Occupation: documentary participant | science fiction writer | short story writer | novelist | cartoonist | writer
Awards Received: Rotsler Memorial Fanzine Artist Award
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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 October 3, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Libra 31 | 10 Libra 44 | 14 Capricorn 10 |
| Moon | 25 Gemini 49 | 24 Aquarius 48 | 15 Sagittarius 10 |
| Mercury | 28 Virgo 8 | 25 Libra 26 | 21 Sagittarius 46 |
| Venus | 16 Libra 21 | 17 Virgo 24 | 13 Aquarius 30 |
| Mars | 11 Scorpio 7 | 7 Scorpio 43 | 20 Capricorn 24 |
| Jupiter | 16 Leo 3 | 22 Cancer 48 | 21 Leo 12 |
| Saturn | 17 Capricorn 2 | 27 Pisces 26 | 24 Capricorn 31 |
| Uranus | 17 Aries 41 | 1 Gemini 10 | 15 Aries 28 |
| Neptune | 6 Virgo 46 | 0 Aries 28 | 7 Virgo 48 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 5 | 1 Aquarius 23 | 21 Cancer 12 |
| Rahu | 5 Aries 0 | 16 Pisces 53 | 0 Aries 2 |
| Ketu | 5 Libra 0 | 16 Virgo 53 | 0 Libra 2 |
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