Valerie Smith is an American academic born on February 19, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York. She is a professor and researcher specializing in African American literature and culture. Currently, she serves as the 15th president of Swarthmore College. Smith graduated from Bates College and the University of Virginia and has taught at Princeton University and UCLA. In 2011, she became Dean of Princeton College, enhancing diversity and creating various academic initiatives. In July 2015, she transitioned to presidency at Swarthmore College, increasing its endowment and launching significant fundraising efforts.
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Your next birthday is 258 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Valerie
strong, healthy
Read Full Valerie Name AnalysisFebruary 19, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
Valerie Smith belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Educated At: Midwood High School | Bates College | University of Virginia | Princeton University
Occupation: academic
Employers: University of California, Los Angeles
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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 February 19, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 19, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Pisces 2 | 1 Pisces 3 | 9 Taurus 20 |
| Moon | 4 Gemini 17 | 28 Pisces 30 | 1 Capricorn 58 |
| Mercury | 3 Aquarius 32 | 19 Pisces 8 | 29 Taurus 42 |
| Venus | 9 Aries 59 | 11 Pisces 37 | 23 Gemini 45 |
| Mars | 24 Sagittarius 1 | 21 Aquarius 25 | 9 Aquarius 20 |
| Jupiter | 25 Leo 51 | 15 Cancer 42 | 21 Leo 31 |
| Saturn | 2 Sagittarius 52 | 0 Aries 33 | 1 Sagittarius 31 |
| Uranus | 29 Cancer 6 | 27 Taurus 34 | 28 Cancer 30 |
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 19 | 0 Aries 43 | 28 Libra 46 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 17 | 4 Aquarius 16 | 26 Leo 6 |
| Rahu | 13 Sagittarius 27 | 9 Pisces 32 | 9 Sagittarius 45 |
| Ketu | 13 Gemini 27 | 9 Virgo 32 | 9 Gemini 45 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Valerie Smith's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2026
