Richard Peet is a professor of Geography at Clark University in Massachusetts, USA, born on April 6, 1940, in Southport, England. He is known for his significant contributions to international geographical thought, particularly his political activism against injustice and inequality. His extensive body of work addresses issues such as the geography of poverty, development theories, and the influence of ideology and power in global organizations. Notable publications include 'Geography of Power', 'The Damned Trinity', and 'Modern Geographical Thought'. He served as editor of 'Antipode' and currently heads 'Human Geography'.
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Your next birthday is 311 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard Peet belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Southport
Educated At: University of British Columbia | University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: ecologist | political activist | university teacher | geographer
Spouses: Elaine Hartwick
Employers: Clark University
Awards Received: Lifetime Achievement Honors
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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 16, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 18 | 26 Aries 28 | 18 Cancer 58 |
| Moon | 7 Leo 44 | 12 Aries 24 | 8 Libra 14 |
| Mercury | 29 Pisces 7 | 1 Aries 53 | 4 Leo 58 |
| Venus | 11 Gemini 55 | 20 Taurus 36 | 27 Gemini 45 |
| Mars | 9 Gemini 41 | 5 Aries 9 | 5 Leo 6 |
| Jupiter | 22 Aries 53 | 17 Cancer 8 | 11 Taurus 1 |
| Saturn | 3 Taurus 28 | 7 Aries 20 | 13 Taurus 6 |
| Uranus | 20 Taurus 30 | 29 Taurus 30 | 25 Taurus 5 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 18 | 2 Aries 46 | 23 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 37 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 2 Leo 5 |
| Rahu | 19 Libra 54 | 6 Pisces 34 | 15 Libra 21 |
| Ketu | 19 Aries 54 | 6 Virgo 34 | 15 Aries 21 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Richard Peet's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2026