Ron Koertge, born on April 22, 1940, is an American poet and author known for his contributions to young adult fiction and his role as Poet Laureate of South Pasadena, California. He has earned various honors, including grants and fellowships, and his works have received multiple accolades. Koertge taught at Pasadena City College for over 25 years and was involved in the MFA program at Hamline University. Living in South Pasadena, his residence featured in the original Halloween film adds to his unique background.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 304 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ron
joy, song
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Ron Koertge belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Olney
Educated At: University of Illinois | University of Arizona
Occupation: scholar of English | children's writer | poet
Employers: Pasadena City College | Hamline University
Awards Received: Friends of American Writers Young People’s Literature Award | New York Library’s 100 Best Children’s Books | ALA Best Book | New York Public Library’s Books for the Teen Age | P.E.N. awards | Pushcart Prize
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 22, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 22, 2025 |
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Sun | 2 Taurus 26 | 2 Taurus 51 | 24 Cancer 0 |
Moon | 10 Scorpio 12 | 23 Aquarius 33 | 21 Sagittarius 22 |
Mercury | 7 Aries 11 | 5 Aries 36 | 2 Leo 48 |
Venus | 17 Gemini 57 | 26 Pisces 23 | 26 Gemini 50 |
Mars | 13 Gemini 49 | 1 Leo 56 | 8 Leo 28 |
Jupiter | 24 Aries 24 | 19 Gemini 45 | 11 Taurus 48 |
Saturn | 4 Taurus 16 | 26 Pisces 54 | 13 Taurus 29 |
Uranus | 20 Taurus 51 | 25 Taurus 52 | 25 Taurus 17 |
Neptune | 23 Virgo 10 | 0 Aries 50 | 23 Virgo 13 |
Pluto | 0 Leo 38 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 2 Leo 14 |
Rahu | 19 Libra 34 | 25 Pisces 34 | 15 Libra 4 |
Ketu | 19 Aries 34 | 25 Virgo 34 | 15 Aries 4 |
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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.Ron Koertge's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025