Robert Alter is an American journalist and translator, born on April 2, 1935, in New York City, USA. He is known for his significant contributions to literature, particularly in the realm of biblical translation and criticism. His work has helped to bridge the gap between the original texts and modern readers, making ancient works more accessible. Alter's translations are distinguished by their attention to the nuances of language and context, encouraging a deeper understanding of the source material. He has garnered acclaim for his scholarly approach and dedication to his craft.
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Your next birthday is 297 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
Read Full Robert Name AnalysisApril 2, 1935 Facts
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Robert Alter belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Columbia University | Harvard University
Occupation: Bible translator | biblical scholar | scholar of the Bible as literature | Hebraist | literary critic | journalist | university teacher | translator
Employers: University of California, Berkeley
Awards Received: honorary doctor of the Yale University | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem | National Jewish Book Award | Guggenheim Fellowship
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 April 2, 1935
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Aries 1 | 12 Aries 58 | 9 Cancer 52 |
| Moon | 1 Aries 3 | 19 Libra 57 | 1 Leo 18 |
| Mercury | 20 Pisces 5 | 15 Pisces 13 | 25 Gemini 14 |
| Venus | 13 Taurus 40 | 3 Taurus 45 | 25 Leo 16 |
| Mars | 17 Libra 29 | 24 Pisces 27 | 16 Libra 53 |
| Jupiter | 22 Scorpio 10 | 15 Cancer 54 | 13 Scorpio 16 |
| Saturn | 5 Pisces 37 | 5 Aries 39 | 10 Pisces 15 |
| Uranus | 0 Taurus 18 | 28 Taurus 51 | 4 Taurus 53 |
| Neptune | 12 Virgo 26 | 2 Aries 16 | 12 Virgo 12 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 50 | 5 Aquarius 14 | 25 Cancer 10 |
| Rahu | 27 Capricorn 23 | 7 Pisces 18 | 22 Capricorn 34 |
| Ketu | 27 Cancer 23 | 7 Virgo 18 | 22 Cancer 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Robert Alter's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2026
