Raymond Joseph Smith was an American educator, author, and book editor, known for his significant contributions to literature through his role as the editor of Ontario Review, a prominent literary magazine, and the Ontario Review Press, a literary publisher. He served in these capacities for over 30 years, influencing the literary landscape. Smith was also married to the well-known American author Joyce Carol Oates, showcasing his interconnectedness with notable figures in literature throughout his life.
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Meaning of the name - Raymond
wise protector, wise counsel
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Raymond J. Smith belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupation: writer
Spouses: Joyce Carol Oates
Employers: Ontario Review | Ontario Review Press
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 12, 1930
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Pisces 24 | 22 Pisces 22 | 23 Gemini 51 |
| Moon | 22 Leo 49 | 4 Virgo 33 | 13 Aquarius 32 |
| Mercury | 4 Pisces 29 | 9 Aries 7 | 0 Gemini 50 |
| Venus | 29 Pisces 43 | 8 Aries 29 | 25 Cancer 51 |
| Mars | 26 Aquarius 27 | 18 Cancer 36 | 9 Taurus 18 |
| Jupiter | 8 Gemini 51 | 13 Gemini 23 | 27 Gemini 19 |
| Saturn | 10 Capricorn 53 | 22 Pisces 3 | 10 Capricorn 0 |
| Uranus | 10 Aries 11 | 24 Taurus 0 | 14 Aries 51 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 41 | 29 Pisces 19 | 1 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 31 | 3 Aquarius 10 | 18 Cancer 29 |
| Rahu | 5 Taurus 11 | 27 Pisces 45 | 0 Taurus 9 |
| Ketu | 5 Scorpio 11 | 27 Virgo 45 | 0 Scorpio 9 |
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