Ruth Behar, born in 1956, is a Cuban-American anthropologist and writer. Her work includes academic studies as well as poetry, memoirs, and fictional novels. As an anthropologist, she advocates for open adoption and emphasizes the subjective nature of research, highlighting the role of participant-observers in her field. She has also been awarded the Balbriggan Medal for her contributions.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 140 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Havana (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ruth
friend, companion
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Generation Group
Ruth Behar belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Havana
Educated At: Wesleyan University | Princeton University
Occupation: anthropologist | film director | university teacher | writer
Employers: University of Michigan
Awards Received: Belpré Medal | MacArthur Fellows Program | 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 November 12, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 12, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for November 12, 2024 |
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Sun | 20 Scorpio 17 | 20 Scorpio 48 | 29 Capricorn 22 |
Moon | 13 Pisces 11 | 6 Aries 36 | 17 Virgo 45 |
Mercury | 20 Scorpio 11 | 12 Sagittarius 53 | 11 Capricorn 34 |
Venus | 14 Libra 19 | 1 Capricorn 7 | 8 Capricorn 34 |
Mars | 19 Pisces 41 | 2 Leo 38 | 24 Aries 37 |
Jupiter | 25 Virgo 45 | 19 Gemini 25 | 1 Libra 36 |
Saturn | 4 Sagittarius 0 | 12 Pisces 38 | 11 Sagittarius 34 |
Uranus | 7 Leo 0 | 25 Taurus 26 | 5 Leo 12 |
Neptune | 0 Scorpio 54 | 27 Pisces 18 | 2 Scorpio 32 |
Pluto | 0 Virgo 21 | 29 Capricorn 52 | 29 Leo 53 |
Rahu | 29 Scorpio 19 | 4 Aries 6 | 25 Scorpio 43 |
Ketu | 29 Taurus 19 | 4 Libra 6 | 25 Taurus 43 |
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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.Ruth Behar's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025