Walter Dean Myers was an American author, novelist, and children's writer. Born on August 12, 1937, in Martinsburg, he became known for his compelling stories that addressed themes of identity, race, and adolescence. Myers was not only a prolific writer but also an influential figure in children's literature, celebrated for his ability to engage young readers and foster a love for reading. He passed away on July 1, 2014, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire writers and readers alike.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Walter
ruler of the army, powerful warrior
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Walter Dean Myers belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Martinsburg
Place of Death: Beth Israel Medical Center
Cause of Death: disease
Occupation: children's writer | novelist | writer
Awards Received: National Ambassador for Young People's Literature | Margaret Edwards Award | Coretta Scott King Award | Michael L. Printz Award | Children's Literature Legacy Award
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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 August 12, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 19 Leo 30 | 20 Leo 12 | 15 Scorpio 50 |
| Moon | 3 Scorpio 54 | 3 Aries 7 | 15 Capricorn 22 |
| Mercury | 16 Virgo 13 | 4 Leo 21 | 22 Scorpio 0 |
| Venus | 8 Cancer 49 | 14 Cancer 35 | 24 Libra 48 |
| Mars | 1 Sagittarius 40 | 3 Libra 34 | 27 Capricorn 42 |
| Jupiter | 18 Capricorn 56 | 14 Cancer 10 | 22 Capricorn 0 |
| Saturn | 4 Aries 40 | 1 Aries 3 | 28 Pisces 57 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 41 | 1 Gemini 14 | 11 Taurus 31 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 36 | 1 Aries 46 | 20 Virgo 35 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 54 | 2 Aquarius 9 | 0 Leo 6 |
| Rahu | 11 Sagittarius 41 | 19 Pisces 39 | 7 Sagittarius 1 |
| Ketu | 11 Gemini 41 | 19 Virgo 39 | 7 Gemini 1 |
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