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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Aries 18 | 11 Aries 56 | 2 Cancer 29 |
| Moon | 13 Libra 13 | 6 Libra 51 | 8 Scorpio 25 |
| Mercury | 23 Pisces 42 | 14 Pisces 16 | 17 Gemini 1 |
| Venus | 25 Aquarius 36 | 2 Taurus 28 | 26 Taurus 11 |
| Mars | 15 Gemini 6 | 23 Pisces 38 | 6 Leo 30 |
| Jupiter | 15 Gemini 54 | 15 Cancer 50 | 3 Cancer 7 |
| Saturn | 25 Taurus 50 | 5 Aries 32 | 6 Gemini 12 |
| Uranus | 27 Taurus 42 | 28 Taurus 48 | 2 Gemini 18 |
| Neptune | 28 Virgo 10 | 2 Aries 13 | 27 Virgo 10 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 30 | 5 Aquarius 13 | 4 Leo 25 |
| Rahu | 12 Virgo 2 | 7 Pisces 21 | 7 Virgo 35 |
| Ketu | 12 Pisces 2 | 7 Virgo 21 | 7 Pisces 35 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Samuel R. Delany's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2026
