Richard D. Wolff is an American economist affiliated with the heterodox school of economic thought, known for his works on Marxian economics and class analysis. He gained prominence after the 2008 financial crisis as a sharp critic of the American capitalist system, pointing out its flaws and failures in achieving social justice. He is a professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a visiting professor at The New School, New York. Wolff hosts a weekly radio show, 'Economic Update,' and is recognized as a leading Marxian economist in the U.S.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard D. Wolff belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Youngstown
Educated At: Yale University | Stanford University | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Harvard University
Occupation: university teacher | economist
Spouses: Harriet Fraad
Employers: University of Massachusetts Amherst
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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 April 1, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Aries 18 | 11 Aries 56 | 2 Cancer 29 |
| Moon | 13 Libra 13 | 6 Libra 51 | 8 Scorpio 25 |
| Mercury | 23 Pisces 42 | 14 Pisces 16 | 17 Gemini 1 |
| Venus | 25 Aquarius 36 | 2 Taurus 28 | 26 Taurus 11 |
| Mars | 15 Gemini 6 | 23 Pisces 38 | 6 Leo 30 |
| Jupiter | 15 Gemini 54 | 15 Cancer 50 | 3 Cancer 7 |
| Saturn | 25 Taurus 50 | 5 Aries 32 | 6 Gemini 12 |
| Uranus | 27 Taurus 42 | 28 Taurus 48 | 2 Gemini 18 |
| Neptune | 28 Virgo 10 | 2 Aries 13 | 27 Virgo 10 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 30 | 5 Aquarius 13 | 4 Leo 25 |
| Rahu | 12 Virgo 2 | 7 Pisces 21 | 7 Virgo 35 |
| Ketu | 12 Pisces 2 | 7 Virgo 21 | 7 Pisces 35 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Richard D. Wolff's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2026