Stephin Merritt is an American-Canadian musician and songwriter known for his distinctive compositions and lyricism. He is primarily recognized for his work with the band The Magnetic Fields, where his talent for melding pop with melancholy has gained a dedicated following. Merritt's musical style spans genres and often features clever wordplay and innovative arrangements, making him a unique figure in contemporary music.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 225 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Stephin
crown, wreath
Read Full Stephin Name AnalysisJanuary 17, 1966 Facts
Generation Group
Stephin Merritt belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Yonkers
Educated At: The Cambridge School of Weston | Harvard University
Occupation: musician | singer-songwriter
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 January 17, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Capricorn 9 | 27 Capricorn 35 | 27 Pisces 39 |
| Moon | 13 Sagittarius 7 | 14 Capricorn 52 | 19 Aquarius 21 |
| Mercury | 14 Capricorn 57 | 25 Capricorn 3 | 2 Aries 55 |
| Venus | 10 Aquarius 53 | 0 Aquarius 14 | 12 Aquarius 54 |
| Mars | 20 Aquarius 3 | 25 Capricorn 35 | 7 Aries 6 |
| Jupiter | 22 Gemini 25 | 19 Cancer 8 | 22 Gemini 42 |
| Saturn | 14 Pisces 5 | 27 Pisces 15 | 21 Pisces 1 |
| Uranus | 19 Virgo 27 | 27 Taurus 36 | 17 Virgo 13 |
| Neptune | 21 Scorpio 49 | 29 Pisces 47 | 22 Scorpio 1 |
| Pluto | 18 Virgo 16 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 16 Virgo 53 |
| Rahu | 1 Gemini 45 | 11 Pisces 16 | 28 Taurus 35 |
| Ketu | 1 Sagittarius 45 | 11 Virgo 16 | 28 Scorpio 35 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Stephin Merritt's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026