Robert D. Putnam (born January 9, 1941) is an American political scientist and professor at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He developed the influential two-level game theory and is known for his work on social capital, particularly through his famous book "Bowling Alone," which argues that the U.S. has experienced a significant decline in social connectedness and civic engagement since the 1960s. His research emphasizes the negative impacts of this decline on democracy and community life, leading him to advocate for initiatives aimed at revitalizing social capital.
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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
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Robert D. Putnam belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Rochester
Educated At: Swarthmore College | Yale University
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher | political scientist
Spouses: Rosemary Putnam
Employers: University of Manchester | University of Michigan | Harvard University
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Karl Deutsch Award | Wilbur Cross Medal | National Humanities Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship | Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science | Fulbright Scholarship
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Ephemeris for January 9, 1941
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 9, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 9, 2026 |
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| Sun | 19 Capricorn 4 | 19 Capricorn 26 | 14 Aries 32 |
| Moon | 4 Gemini 20 | 8 Libra 44 | 10 Cancer 54 |
| Mercury | 18 Capricorn 1 | 12 Capricorn 10 | 18 Pisces 49 |
| Venus | 24 Sagittarius 46 | 20 Capricorn 10 | 10 Aries 46 |
| Mars | 3 Sagittarius 17 | 19 Capricorn 23 | 1 Aquarius 31 |
| Jupiter | 5 Taurus 44 | 20 Cancer 12 | 17 Taurus 57 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 5 | 26 Pisces 38 | 13 Taurus 55 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 20 | 27 Taurus 44 | 23 Taurus 51 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 40 | 29 Pisces 37 | 25 Virgo 50 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 30 | 2 Aquarius 59 | 2 Leo 3 |
| Rahu | 5 Libra 42 | 11 Pisces 42 | 1 Libra 12 |
| Ketu | 5 Aries 42 | 11 Virgo 42 | 1 Aries 12 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Robert D. Putnam's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2026
