Robert Sheaffer (born 1949) is an American journalist and astronomer. He was born in Chicago and is known for his work in the fields of journalism and astronomy. His career has included writing and commentary on various topics related to science and skepticism, often focusing on critical thinking and debunking pseudoscience.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 332 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
Read Full Robert Name AnalysisMay 21, 1949 Facts
Generation Group
Robert Sheaffer belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Educated At: Northwestern University
Occupation: journalist | astronomer
Awards Received: Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
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 21, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 21, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Gemini 17 | 0 Gemini 53 | 12 Leo 55 |
| Moon | 21 Pisces 6 | 16 Pisces 12 | 5 Capricorn 40 |
| Mercury | 17 Gemini 8 | 20 Taurus 54 | 23 Leo 15 |
| Venus | 9 Gemini 28 | 15 Aries 27 | 12 Virgo 10 |
| Mars | 16 Taurus 2 | 15 Leo 41 | 9 Cancer 0 |
| Jupiter | 2 Aquarius 3 | 25 Gemini 44 | 25 Capricorn 5 |
| Saturn | 0 Virgo 10 | 29 Pisces 38 | 6 Virgo 36 |
| Uranus | 28 Gemini 55 | 27 Taurus 32 | 3 Cancer 15 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 40 | 1 Aries 39 | 12 Libra 52 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 17 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 16 Leo 4 |
| Rahu | 23 Aries 59 | 24 Pisces 2 | 19 Aries 57 |
| Ketu | 23 Libra 59 | 24 Virgo 2 | 19 Libra 57 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Robert Sheaffer's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2025
