Shawn Achor is an American author and speaker born on March 9, 1978. He is known for advocating positive psychology, which emphasizes the study of human strengths and happiness. Achor authored the book The Happiness Advantage, which explores how happiness can lead to success. Additionally, he founded GoodThink, Inc., a company focused on promoting positive psychology in the workplace and educational settings. His work has contributed significantly to the understanding of the impact of positivity on performance and well-being.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 260 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Shawn
God is gracious
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Generation Group
Shawn Achor belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Waco
Educated At: Midway High School | Harvard Divinity School | Harvard University
Occupation: author | psychologist | businessperson
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 March 9, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 9, 2025 |
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Sun | 18 Pisces 49 | 19 Pisces 25 | 5 Taurus 10 |
Moon | 27 Pisces 1 | 27 Cancer 19 | 9 Sagittarius 40 |
Mercury | 28 Pisces 33 | 7 Aries 24 | 14 Aries 52 |
Venus | 0 Aries 5 | 9 Aries 36 | 28 Taurus 5 |
Mars | 22 Cancer 36 | 18 Cancer 6 | 5 Leo 45 |
Jupiter | 26 Gemini 30 | 13 Gemini 4 | 2 Cancer 4 |
Saturn | 25 Leo 53 | 21 Pisces 41 | 24 Leo 3 |
Uranus | 16 Scorpio 19 | 23 Taurus 54 | 14 Scorpio 51 |
Neptune | 18 Sagittarius 17 | 29 Pisces 13 | 17 Sagittarius 59 |
Pluto | 16 Libra 2 | 3 Aquarius 6 | 14 Libra 46 |
Rahu | 6 Libra 57 | 27 Pisces 54 | 4 Libra 28 |
Ketu | 6 Aries 57 | 27 Virgo 54 | 4 Aries 28 |
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.Shawn Achor's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025