Dr. Ruth A. Shapiro is an American author and academic known for her work in philanthropy and social entrepreneurship. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS). Shapiro authored 'Pragmatic Philanthropy: Asian Charity Explained' and edited the book 'The Real Problem Solvers,' which focuses on social entrepreneurship in the U.S. Additionally, she co-authored 'Building Energy Efficiency: Why Green Buildings are Key to Asia’s Future.' Her contributions are significant in promoting charitable efforts in Asia.
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Meaning of the name - Ruth
friend, companion
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Ruth Shapiro belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: United States of America
Educated At: George Washington University | University of Michigan | Stanford University | Harvard University
Occupation: academic | writer
Employers: Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society
Awards Received: Asia's Most Influential Hong Kong
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 January 7, 1960
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16 Capricorn 24 | 17 Capricorn 24 | 23 Pisces 7 |
| Moon | 7 Taurus 49 | 13 Virgo 17 | 27 Virgo 37 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 8 | 9 Capricorn 1 | 17 Pisces 34 |
| Venus | 6 Sagittarius 24 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 27 Aquarius 5 |
| Mars | 25 Sagittarius 13 | 17 Capricorn 50 | 14 Aquarius 56 |
| Jupiter | 20 Sagittarius 5 | 20 Cancer 28 | 1 Capricorn 22 |
| Saturn | 10 Capricorn 34 | 26 Pisces 30 | 17 Capricorn 8 |
| Uranus | 20 Leo 21 | 27 Taurus 47 | 17 Leo 41 |
| Neptune | 8 Scorpio 49 | 29 Pisces 35 | 8 Scorpio 50 |
| Pluto | 5 Virgo 55 | 2 Aquarius 55 | 4 Virgo 25 |
| Rahu | 28 Virgo 22 | 11 Pisces 48 | 24 Virgo 52 |
| Ketu | 28 Pisces 22 | 11 Virgo 48 | 24 Pisces 52 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ruth Shapiro's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2026
