Richard Potts is an American museum curator and anthropologist. He was born on August 16, 1953, in Philadelphia, United States. Potts has made significant contributions to the field of anthropology, particularly in the study of human evolution and prehistory. His work often intersects with archaeological findings, providing insights into the behavior and evolution of early humans. He is recognized for his expertise and influence in museum curation and research, playing a vital role in educating the public about human history.
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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 Potts belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Educated At: Temple University | Harvard University
Occupation: paleoanthropologist | prehistorian | anthropologist | archaeologist | curator
Employers: Smithsonian Institution | Yale University
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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 August 16, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 23 Leo 28 | 24 Leo 2 | 3 Scorpio 56 |
Moon | 10 Scorpio 9 | 29 Taurus 52 | 11 Cancer 57 |
Mercury | 5 Leo 11 | 5 Leo 56 | 27 Scorpio 37 |
Venus | 14 Cancer 23 | 19 Cancer 17 | 11 Libra 11 |
Mars | 11 Leo 30 | 6 Libra 5 | 26 Virgo 56 |
Jupiter | 21 Gemini 2 | 14 Cancer 58 | 25 Gemini 58 |
Saturn | 23 Libra 20 | 0 Aries 51 | 1 Scorpio 5 |
Uranus | 20 Cancer 55 | 1 Gemini 18 | 23 Cancer 8 |
Neptune | 21 Libra 38 | 1 Aries 42 | 24 Libra 1 |
Pluto | 22 Leo 56 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 24 Leo 48 |
Rahu | 2 Aquarius 1 | 19 Pisces 26 | 28 Capricorn 12 |
Ketu | 2 Leo 1 | 19 Virgo 26 | 28 Cancer 12 |
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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 Potts's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025