Thomas R. Smith, born on January 16, 1948, is an American poet, essayist, teacher, and editor known for his work that often reflects the nature and landscape of his Wisconsin home. His poetry has been featured in anthologies and journals both in the U.S. and internationally. Smith's poems have appeared on The Writer's Almanac and in Ted Kooser's American Life in Poetry column. He has published fourteen books and chapbooks of poetry and is recognized for his accessible and honest style, earning praise from fellow poets and critics.
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Your next birthday is 224 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Thomas
Twin
Read Full Thomas Name AnalysisJanuary 16, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
Thomas R. Smith belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Chippewa Falls
Occupation: poet
Spouses: Krista Spieler
Employers: Loft Literary Center
Awards Received: The Best American Poetry 1999
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 16, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Capricorn 32 | 26 Capricorn 37 | 13 Aries 53 |
| Moon | 24 Pisces 36 | 3 Capricorn 7 | 9 Aquarius 7 |
| Mercury | 3 Aquarius 56 | 23 Capricorn 29 | 21 Pisces 24 |
| Venus | 28 Aquarius 21 | 29 Capricorn 1 | 29 Taurus 11 |
| Mars | 7 Virgo 10 | 24 Capricorn 50 | 18 Leo 15 |
| Jupiter | 18 Sagittarius 20 | 19 Cancer 15 | 28 Sagittarius 37 |
| Saturn | 21 Leo 33 | 27 Pisces 10 | 16 Leo 25 |
| Uranus | 22 Gemini 55 | 27 Taurus 37 | 22 Gemini 38 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 59 | 29 Pisces 45 | 11 Libra 33 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 10 | 3 Aquarius 12 | 12 Leo 38 |
| Rahu | 19 Taurus 59 | 11 Pisces 20 | 15 Taurus 51 |
| Ketu | 19 Scorpio 59 | 11 Virgo 20 | 15 Scorpio 51 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Thomas R. Smith's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2026
