Riley Black, previously known as Brian Switek, is an American paleontologist and science writer known for her contributions to natural history literature. She has written several notable books including 'The Last Days of the Dinosaurs', 'Skeleton Keys', and 'My Beloved Brontosaurus'. Her work emphasizes the fascinating narratives of prehistoric life and the science behind paleontology, making complex concepts accessible to a broader audience.
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Meaning of the name - Riley
valiant, courageous
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Riley Black belongs to the Millennials group.
Educated At: School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Occupation: freelance writer | blogger | science writer | paleontologist | writer
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 February 26, 1983
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 26, 2025 |
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Sun | 7 Pisces 32 | 8 Pisces 21 | 19 Aries 17 |
Moon | 28 Leo 25 | 20 Aquarius 31 | 6 Pisces 41 |
Mercury | 16 Aquarius 45 | 22 Pisces 24 | 3 Taurus 47 |
Venus | 4 Aries 42 | 10 Aries 37 | 25 Taurus 33 |
Mars | 1 Aries 19 | 17 Cancer 4 | 3 Taurus 4 |
Jupiter | 9 Sagittarius 28 | 12 Gemini 6 | 10 Sagittarius 30 |
Saturn | 4 Scorpio 38 | 20 Pisces 20 | 2 Scorpio 26 |
Uranus | 9 Sagittarius 3 | 23 Taurus 36 | 8 Sagittarius 52 |
Neptune | 28 Sagittarius 56 | 28 Pisces 48 | 29 Sagittarius 13 |
Pluto | 29 Libra 20 | 2 Aquarius 49 | 28 Libra 23 |
Rahu | 0 Cancer 51 | 28 Pisces 29 | 28 Gemini 37 |
Ketu | 0 Capricorn 51 | 28 Virgo 29 | 28 Sagittarius 37 |
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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.Riley Black's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025