Stephen Kotkin is an American historian who was born in 1959. He is known for his contributions to the field of history, particularly in relation to Soviet and post-Soviet studies. His work often involves extensive research and analysis of political, social, and economic themes within these historical contexts. Kotkin's scholarship is recognized for its depth and critical insights into the dynamics of power and governance in modern history.
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Meaning of the name - Stephen
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Stephen Kotkin belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley | University of Rochester
Occupation: academic | university teacher | author | historian
Employers: Princeton University
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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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 February 17, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 28 Aquarius 17 | 29 Aquarius 2 | 4 Taurus 44 |
| Moon | 19 Gemini 7 | 1 Pisces 36 | 10 Sagittarius 0 |
| Mercury | 1 Pisces 8 | 16 Pisces 55 | 7 Aries 41 |
| Venus | 21 Pisces 39 | 9 Pisces 7 | 12 Gemini 45 |
| Mars | 3 Gemini 10 | 19 Aquarius 50 | 8 Cancer 40 |
| Jupiter | 0 Sagittarius 34 | 15 Cancer 50 | 29 Scorpio 44 |
| Saturn | 4 Capricorn 47 | 0 Aries 19 | 7 Capricorn 22 |
| Uranus | 13 Leo 44 | 27 Taurus 33 | 12 Leo 15 |
| Neptune | 6 Scorpio 55 | 0 Aries 39 | 5 Scorpio 36 |
| Pluto | 3 Virgo 4 | 4 Aquarius 12 | 1 Virgo 44 |
| Rahu | 15 Libra 31 | 9 Pisces 38 | 11 Libra 58 |
| Ketu | 15 Aries 31 | 9 Virgo 38 | 11 Aries 58 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Stephen Kotkin's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2026