William "Spike" O'Dell is an American former radio host known for his work at WGN Radio in Chicago. Born on May 21, 1953, in East Moline, Illinois, O'Dell joined WGN in 1987 and became the host of the morning show from 5 to 9 a.m. after Bob Collins passed away. His show was the highest rated in the Chicago market during that time. O'Dell ended his 21-year tenure at WGN on December 12, 2008, with a final broadcast from the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, part of the Hometown Voices Tour.
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Your next birthday is 348 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Spike
A sharp, pointed object, often used as a weapon.
Read Full Spike Name AnalysisMay 21, 1953 Facts
Generation Group
Spike O'Dell belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: East Moline, Illinois
Educated At: United Township High School
Occupation: Radio Host
Employers: WGN Radio
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 May 21, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 21, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Gemini 19 | 0 Gemini 39 | 10 Leo 4 |
| Moon | 10 Virgo 32 | 8 Leo 25 | 17 Taurus 24 |
| Mercury | 26 Taurus 50 | 9 Gemini 14 | 27 Cancer 44 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 1 | 3 Cancer 11 | 28 Gemini 29 |
| Mars | 14 Gemini 8 | 2 Taurus 5 | 2 Leo 31 |
| Jupiter | 2 Gemini 40 | 22 Cancer 12 | 18 Gemini 37 |
| Saturn | 21 Libra 59 | 11 Aries 12 | 22 Libra 21 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 58 | 1 Gemini 29 | 20 Cancer 8 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 33 | 3 Aries 50 | 21 Libra 22 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 52 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 22 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 6 Aquarius 37 | 4 Pisces 42 | 2 Aquarius 45 |
| Ketu | 6 Leo 37 | 4 Virgo 42 | 2 Leo 45 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Spike O'Dell's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026