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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Your next birthday is 321 days away.
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 2 Taurus 26 | 2 Taurus 37 | 24 Cancer 58 |
| Moon | 10 Scorpio 12 | 15 Cancer 1 | 4 Capricorn 42 |
| Mercury | 7 Aries 11 | 11 Aries 34 | 2 Leo 12 |
| Venus | 17 Gemini 57 | 28 Taurus 17 | 26 Gemini 47 |
| Mars | 13 Gemini 49 | 10 Aries 1 | 9 Leo 6 |
| Jupiter | 24 Aries 24 | 17 Cancer 51 | 11 Taurus 56 |
| Saturn | 4 Taurus 16 | 8 Aries 5 | 13 Taurus 33 |
| Uranus | 20 Taurus 51 | 29 Taurus 50 | 25 Taurus 19 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 10 | 2 Aries 59 | 23 Virgo 15 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 38 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 2 Leo 16 |
| Rahu | 19 Libra 34 | 6 Pisces 14 | 15 Libra 1 |
| Ketu | 19 Aries 34 | 6 Virgo 14 | 15 Aries 1 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ron Koertge's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2026
