Samuel Hoskins Merrill, known as Sam Merrill, is an American professional basketball player born on May 15, 1996. He is nicknamed 'Sammy Buckets' and currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Merrill was drafted as the last pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, where he won an NBA championship. He previously played college basketball at Utah State University, demonstrating notable skills that led to his professional career.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 289 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Denver (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Samuel
God has heard
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Generation Group
Samuel Hoskins Merrill belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Bountiful
Educated At: Bountiful High School | Utah State University
Occupation: basketball player
Employers: Cleveland Cavaliers | Milwaukee Bucks
Awards Received: Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
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 May 15, 1996
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 15, 2025 |
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Sun | 25 Taurus 10 | 25 Taurus 9 | 22 Gemini 59 |
Moon | 4 Taurus 28 | 29 Sagittarius 1 | 26 Taurus 34 |
Mercury | 24 Taurus 4 | 9 Taurus 16 | 29 Taurus 49 |
Venus | 27 Gemini 54 | 10 Aries 26 | 18 Gemini 9 |
Mars | 9 Taurus 42 | 12 Leo 40 | 0 Gemini 49 |
Jupiter | 17 Capricorn 24 | 24 Gemini 26 | 15 Capricorn 13 |
Saturn | 4 Aries 0 | 29 Pisces 8 | 6 Aries 11 |
Uranus | 4 Aquarius 34 | 27 Taurus 11 | 4 Aquarius 5 |
Neptune | 27 Capricorn 40 | 1 Aries 30 | 27 Capricorn 14 |
Pluto | 1 Sagittarius 54 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 1 Sagittarius 8 |
Rahu | 15 Libra 14 | 24 Pisces 21 | 13 Libra 42 |
Ketu | 15 Aries 14 | 24 Virgo 21 | 13 Aries 42 |
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.Samuel Hoskins Merrill's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2025