Sterling D. Plumpp is an American poet, educator, editor, and critic, born on January 30, 1940. He has authored numerous books, including 'Hornman' (1996), 'Harriet Tubman' (1996), and 'Ornate With Smoke' (1997). His work has been featured in 'The Best American Poetry 1996', and he served as an advisor for the documentary 'The Promised Land'. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame's Fuller Award for lifetime achievement in September 2019.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 237 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Sterling
of high quality, made of silver
Read Full Sterling Name AnalysisJanuary 30, 1940 Facts
Generation Group
Sterling D. Plumpp belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Clinton
Educated At: Roosevelt University
Occupation: professor | poet | writer
Employers: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Awards Received: Carl Sandburg Literary Award | American Book Awards
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 30, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 30, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 30, 2026 |
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| Sun | 9 Aquarius 43 | 10 Aquarius 51 | 5 Taurus 22 |
| Moon | 28 Libra 31 | 11 Cancer 59 | 22 Sagittarius 49 |
| Mercury | 8 Aquarius 59 | 17 Aquarius 16 | 11 Aries 30 |
| Venus | 14 Pisces 53 | 16 Aquarius 37 | 20 Gemini 42 |
| Mars | 18 Aries 12 | 5 Aquarius 45 | 15 Gemini 47 |
| Jupiter | 5 Aries 40 | 17 Cancer 30 | 25 Aries 7 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 35 | 28 Pisces 25 | 4 Taurus 39 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 0 | 27 Taurus 28 | 21 Taurus 1 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 13 | 0 Aries 6 | 23 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 36 | 3 Aquarius 39 | 0 Leo 39 |
| Rahu | 23 Libra 58 | 10 Pisces 35 | 19 Libra 25 |
| Ketu | 23 Aries 58 | 10 Virgo 35 | 19 Aries 25 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Sterling D. Plumpp's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2026
