Rita Sanchez, born on May 20, 1937, in San Bernardino, California, is a prominent American academic in Chicana/o studies. A first-generation college student, she earned multiple degrees from Stanford University despite early challenges. Sanchez was instrumental in developing Chicana studies at Stanford and served at San Diego State University and later at San Diego Mesa College, where she chaired the Chicano Studies department. She founded the Acevedo Gallery, showcasing Chicano and Native American art, and was recognized for her activism by being inducted into the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame.
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Meaning of the name - Rita
pearl, star, gift of God
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Rita Sanchez belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: San Bernardino, California
Educated At: Stanford University
Occupation: writer
Spouses: Mario Acevedo | Richard Griswold del Castillo
Children: 2 | 2
Employers: San Diego State University
Awards Received: Inducted into the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame in 2011
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 20, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2025 |
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Sun | 29 Taurus 14 | 29 Taurus 56 | 23 Leo 23 |
Moon | 8 Libra 51 | 2 Pisces 27 | 21 Sagittarius 45 |
Mercury | 15 Taurus 44 | 18 Taurus 52 | 20 Virgo 41 |
Venus | 21 Aries 47 | 14 Aries 35 | 13 Cancer 25 |
Mars | 27 Scorpio 59 | 15 Leo 10 | 3 Sagittarius 36 |
Jupiter | 27 Capricorn 8 | 25 Gemini 30 | 18 Capricorn 35 |
Saturn | 2 Aries 36 | 29 Pisces 33 | 4 Aries 29 |
Uranus | 10 Taurus 45 | 27 Taurus 28 | 13 Taurus 42 |
Neptune | 16 Virgo 10 | 1 Aries 38 | 17 Virgo 45 |
Pluto | 26 Cancer 50 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 29 Cancer 1 |
Rahu | 16 Sagittarius 8 | 24 Pisces 5 | 11 Sagittarius 28 |
Ketu | 16 Gemini 8 | 24 Virgo 5 | 11 Gemini 28 |
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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.Rita Sanchez's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025