Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a cultural critic, academic, university professor, and historian. She specializes in the intersections of culture and power, particularly examining authoritarianism and fascism in modern history. Her work often analyzes the relationship between politics and cultural representation, providing insights into how these elements shape public perception and societal dynamics. In addition to her academic contributions, she is known for engaging with contemporary issues through her writings and public commentary.
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Your next birthday is 294 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Ruth
friend, companion
Read Full Ruth Name AnalysisApril 17, 1960 Facts
Generation Group
Ruth Ben-Ghiat belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University of California, Los Angeles | Brandeis University
Occupation: cultural critic | academic | university teacher | historian
Employers: New York University
Awards Received: 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 April 17, 1960
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Aries 40 | 27 Aries 56 | 0 Cancer 17 |
| Moon | 16 Capricorn 43 | 19 Sagittarius 7 | 3 Gemini 30 |
| Mercury | 2 Aries 11 | 1 Aries 3 | 25 Cancer 4 |
| Venus | 10 Aries 11 | 25 Pisces 4 | 0 Cancer 2 |
| Mars | 11 Pisces 54 | 29 Cancer 48 | 0 Taurus 59 |
| Jupiter | 3 Capricorn 27 | 18 Gemini 49 | 28 Sagittarius 21 |
| Saturn | 18 Capricorn 40 | 26 Pisces 21 | 16 Capricorn 36 |
| Uranus | 16 Leo 58 | 25 Taurus 36 | 18 Leo 24 |
| Neptune | 8 Scorpio 2 | 0 Aries 39 | 6 Scorpio 31 |
| Pluto | 3 Virgo 45 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 3 Virgo 55 |
| Rahu | 23 Virgo 1 | 25 Pisces 50 | 19 Virgo 34 |
| Ketu | 23 Pisces 1 | 25 Virgo 50 | 19 Pisces 34 |
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.Ruth Ben-Ghiat's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2025
