Richard Preston is an American journalist, author, and novelist, born on August 5, 1954, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is known for his work in the fields of science and medicine, often focusing on topics that explore the intersection of human experience and scientific discovery. Preston's writing combines meticulous research with compelling narratives, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. His notable works have drawn significant acclaim for their engaging storytelling and insightful commentary on contemporary issues.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 352 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
Read Full Richard Name AnalysisAugust 5, 1954 Facts
Generation Group
Richard Preston belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Cambridge
Educated At: Wellesley High School | Pomona College
Occupation: science fiction writer | science journalist | novelist | journalist | writer
Employers: The New Yorker
Awards Received: Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT | 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 5, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12 Leo 41 | 13 Leo 29 | 21 Libra 45 |
| Moon | 0 Scorpio 34 | 29 Sagittarius 25 | 10 Gemini 5 |
| Mercury | 26 Cancer 35 | 5 Leo 53 | 14 Scorpio 19 |
| Venus | 26 Virgo 18 | 6 Cancer 23 | 28 Scorpio 13 |
| Mars | 25 Sagittarius 53 | 29 Virgo 11 | 26 Capricorn 15 |
| Jupiter | 16 Cancer 12 | 12 Cancer 43 | 28 Cancer 5 |
| Saturn | 3 Scorpio 53 | 1 Aries 21 | 10 Scorpio 7 |
| Uranus | 24 Cancer 36 | 1 Gemini 4 | 27 Cancer 34 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 33 | 1 Aries 54 | 25 Libra 39 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 17 | 2 Aquarius 18 | 26 Leo 19 |
| Rahu | 13 Capricorn 16 | 20 Pisces 1 | 9 Capricorn 30 |
| Ketu | 13 Cancer 16 | 20 Virgo 1 | 9 Cancer 30 |
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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 Preston's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2025
