Samuel R. Delany, also known as Chip Delany, is an acclaimed American author and literary critic born on April 1, 1942. He is known for his contributions to science fiction and criticism, exploring themes of sex, society, and literature. His notable novels include 'Babel-17' and 'The Einstein Intersection,' both of which won Nebula Awards. Delany has received four Nebula Awards and two Hugo Awards throughout his career. He served as a professor in English and creative writing at several universities from 1975 until his retirement in 2015. He has been honored with numerous awards for his literary achievements.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Samuel
God has heard
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Samuel R. Delany belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Horace Mann School | Dalton School | City College of New York | University at Buffalo | The Bronx High School of Science | University of Massachusetts Amherst
Occupation: science fiction writer | essayist | novelist | literary critic | journalist | cartoonist | author | writer
Spouses: Marilyn Hacker
Children: Iva Alyxander Hacker-Delany
Employers: Temple University | University at Buffalo | University of Massachusetts Amherst
Awards Received: Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame | Brudner Prize | Pilgrim Award | Inkpot Award | Stonewall Book Award | Hugo Award for Best Short Story | Hugo Award for Best Related Work | Nebula Award for Best Novelette | Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award | Nebula Award for Best Short Story | Nebula Award for Best Novel
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 1, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 11 Aries 18 | 12 Aries 10 | 1 Cancer 32 |
Moon | 13 Libra 13 | 27 Taurus 15 | 24 Libra 11 |
Mercury | 23 Pisces 42 | 28 Pisces 22 | 17 Gemini 3 |
Venus | 25 Aquarius 36 | 27 Pisces 14 | 25 Taurus 1 |
Mars | 15 Gemini 6 | 23 Cancer 49 | 5 Leo 53 |
Jupiter | 15 Gemini 54 | 16 Gemini 5 | 2 Cancer 53 |
Saturn | 25 Taurus 50 | 24 Pisces 29 | 6 Gemini 5 |
Uranus | 27 Taurus 42 | 24 Taurus 48 | 2 Gemini 15 |
Neptune | 28 Virgo 10 | 0 Aries 5 | 27 Virgo 10 |
Pluto | 3 Leo 30 | 3 Aquarius 33 | 4 Leo 24 |
Rahu | 12 Virgo 2 | 26 Pisces 41 | 7 Virgo 38 |
Ketu | 12 Pisces 2 | 26 Virgo 41 | 7 Pisces 38 |
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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.Samuel R. Delany's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2025