Catherine Tift Merritt, born on January 8, 1975, is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for her soulful voice and poignant lyrics. Throughout her career, she has released seven studio albums, showcasing her talent across various music labels, including Lost Highway Records, Fantasy Records, and Yep Roc Records. Merritt's work reflects a blend of folk, country, and rock genres, contributing to her recognition in the music industry.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 203 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Tift
gift, offering
Read Full Tift Name AnalysisJanuary 8, 1975 Facts
Generation Group
Tift Merritt belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Houston
Educated At: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Occupation: 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 8, 1975
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17 Capricorn 50 | 18 Capricorn 28 | 9 Pisces 31 |
| Moon | 5 Sagittarius 55 | 26 Virgo 44 | 17 Libra 29 |
| Mercury | 29 Capricorn 44 | 10 Capricorn 39 | 13 Aquarius 2 |
| Venus | 3 Aquarius 6 | 18 Capricorn 58 | 6 Aries 35 |
| Mars | 20 Sagittarius 32 | 18 Capricorn 39 | 28 Capricorn 8 |
| Jupiter | 14 Pisces 32 | 20 Cancer 20 | 25 Pisces 33 |
| Saturn | 15 Cancer 37 | 26 Pisces 34 | 12 Cancer 29 |
| Uranus | 2 Scorpio 9 | 27 Taurus 46 | 2 Scorpio 17 |
| Neptune | 10 Sagittarius 40 | 29 Pisces 36 | 11 Sagittarius 43 |
| Pluto | 9 Libra 15 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 8 Libra 38 |
| Rahu | 8 Sagittarius 10 | 11 Pisces 45 | 5 Sagittarius 28 |
| Ketu | 8 Gemini 10 | 11 Virgo 45 | 5 Gemini 28 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Tift Merritt's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2026
