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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 4, 2024 |
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Sun | 11 Leo 29 | 12 Leo 50 | 29 Scorpio 36 |
Moon | 25 Capricorn 44 | 15 Leo 57 | 8 Aquarius 0 |
Mercury | 22 Cancer 22 | 4 Virgo 5 | 9 Scorpio 58 |
Venus | 23 Virgo 13 | 29 Leo 35 | 7 Sagittarius 34 |
Mars | 23 Virgo 49 | 10 Gemini 9 | 8 Sagittarius 11 |
Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 47 | 15 Gemini 3 | 15 Aquarius 17 |
Saturn | 28 Gemini 43 | 18 Pisces 19 | 1 Cancer 49 |
Uranus | 9 Aquarius 31 | 26 Taurus 57 | 8 Aquarius 10 |
Neptune | 28 Cancer 29 | 29 Pisces 38 | 0 Leo 21 |
Pluto | 1 Cancer 36 | 0 Aquarius 33 | 1 Cancer 46 |
Rahu | 6 Pisces 58 | 9 Aries 23 | 1 Pisces 9 |
Ketu | 6 Virgo 58 | 9 Libra 23 | 1 Virgo 9 |
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