Wendy Benchley, born Winifred Wesson on February 4, 1941, is a prominent marine and environmental conservation advocate from New Jersey. She co-founded several environmental organizations and served on various boards, including the Environmental Defense Fund. Benchley has been actively involved in ocean conservation, co-founding the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards to honor her late husband. She has held political office, advocating for green energy and reforms. In addition to her environmental work, she has received numerous awards recognizing her contributions to marine conservation.
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Meaning of the name - Wendy
joyful, white wave
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Wendy Benchley belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Montclair
Educated At: Montclair High School | Skidmore College
Occupation: environmentalist
Spouses: Peter Benchley
Children: Tracy | Clayton | Christopher
Employers: Environmental Defense Fund | SharkSavers | WildAid | Blue Frontier Campaign
Awards Received: 2014 SeaKeeper Award | Women Divers Hall of Fame (2015) | 2016 Diver of the Year Award | 2017 Pegasus Wings Awards | 2019 Rob Stewart Foundation Lifetime Achievement 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 February 1, 1941
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Aquarius 28 | 12 Aquarius 50 | 7 Taurus 2 |
| Moon | 12 Aries 22 | 10 Leo 3 | 19 Taurus 29 |
| Mercury | 27 Aquarius 1 | 20 Aquarius 44 | 27 Aries 29 |
| Venus | 23 Capricorn 30 | 19 Aquarius 4 | 9 Taurus 14 |
| Mars | 18 Sagittarius 52 | 7 Aquarius 17 | 17 Aquarius 23 |
| Jupiter | 7 Taurus 22 | 17 Cancer 17 | 23 Taurus 8 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 34 | 28 Pisces 37 | 16 Taurus 45 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 9 | 27 Taurus 28 | 25 Taurus 4 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 23 | 0 Aries 9 | 25 Virgo 18 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 59 | 3 Aquarius 43 | 2 Leo 4 |
| Rahu | 4 Libra 29 | 10 Pisces 29 | 29 Virgo 59 |
| Ketu | 4 Aries 29 | 10 Virgo 29 | 29 Pisces 59 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Wendy Benchley's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2026
