Richard Lederer is an accomplished American linguist, author, and educator renowned for his explorations of the English language and wordplay. He has written numerous books focused on puns, anagrams, and oxymorons. Often referred to as 'the Wizard of Idiom' and 'Conan the Grammarian,' he shares insights through his column 'Lederer on Language' in the San Diego Union-Tribune and other publications. Recognized for his talent, he was named International Punster of the Year in 1989 and awarded the Golden Gavel by Toastmasters International in 2002.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard Lederer belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Harvard Graduate School of Education | Haverford College | Harvard Law School | University of New Hampshire
Occupation: scholar of English | linguist | teacher
Spouses: Rhoda S. Lederer
Children: Katy Lederer | Howard Lederer | Annie Duke
Employers: San Diego Union-Tribune | various newspapers and magazines
Awards Received: International Punster of the Year (1989) | Golden Gavel of Toastmasters International (2002)
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 May 26, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 4 Gemini 46 | 5 Gemini 42 | 27 Leo 57 |
| Moon | 25 Aries 39 | 29 Taurus 50 | 5 Cancer 38 |
| Mercury | 10 Taurus 38 | 1 Gemini 27 | 9 Virgo 57 |
| Venus | 2 Cancer 28 | 19 Aries 57 | 13 Libra 4 |
| Mars | 22 Gemini 25 | 18 Leo 16 | 19 Leo 5 |
| Jupiter | 1 Pisces 7 | 26 Gemini 50 | 27 Aquarius 7 |
| Saturn | 14 Aries 47 | 0 Aries 1 | 17 Aries 46 |
| Uranus | 14 Taurus 57 | 27 Taurus 49 | 17 Taurus 50 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 21 | 1 Aries 45 | 20 Virgo 1 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 16 | 3 Aquarius 42 | 0 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 26 Scorpio 29 | 23 Pisces 46 | 21 Scorpio 53 |
| Ketu | 26 Taurus 29 | 23 Virgo 46 | 21 Taurus 53 |
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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.Richard Lederer's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025
