Sheldon Vanauken (August 4, 1914 - October 28, 1996) was an American journalist, novelist, and poet. He is known for his literary contributions and exploration of philosophical themes in his work, which often reflect on love, faith, and the human experience. His writing is characterized by a deep introspection and a belief in the transformative power of love and spirituality.
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Time Zone - America/Indiana/Indianapolis (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Sheldon
From the valley of the she-wolf
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Sheldon Vanauken belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Auburn
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Educated At: Wabash College | Culver Academies | University of Oxford
Occupation: novelist | journalist | poet | writer
Awards Received: National Book Award
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Ephemeris for August 4, 1914
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Leo 29 | 12 Leo 36 | 0 Sagittarius 37 |
| Moon | 25 Capricorn 44 | 18 Sagittarius 5 | 21 Aquarius 6 |
| Mercury | 22 Cancer 22 | 6 Leo 24 | 10 Scorpio 54 |
| Venus | 23 Virgo 13 | 5 Cancer 19 | 7 Sagittarius 0 |
| Mars | 23 Virgo 49 | 28 Virgo 37 | 8 Sagittarius 55 |
| Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 47 | 12 Cancer 31 | 15 Aquarius 25 |
| Saturn | 28 Gemini 43 | 1 Aries 23 | 1 Cancer 45 |
| Uranus | 9 Aquarius 31 | 1 Gemini 2 | 8 Aquarius 12 |
| Neptune | 28 Cancer 29 | 1 Aries 55 | 0 Leo 21 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 36 | 2 Aquarius 20 | 1 Cancer 45 |
| Rahu | 6 Pisces 58 | 20 Pisces 4 | 1 Pisces 5 |
| Ketu | 6 Virgo 58 | 20 Virgo 4 | 1 Virgo 5 |
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