William F. Shortz, born on August 26, 1952, is a prominent American puzzle creator and the crossword editor for The New York Times. He earned a degree in enigmatology from Indiana University, a unique field he helped define. After working with Penny Press and Games magazine, he joined The New York Times in 1993. Shortz is widely recognized for founding the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, which is the oldest and largest crossword tournament in the United States, contributing significantly to the puzzle community.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 336 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Indiana/Indianapolis (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Will
resolute protector, strong-willed
Read Full Will Name AnalysisAugust 26, 1952 Facts
Generation Group
Will Shortz belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Crawfordsville
Educated At: University of Virginia School of Law | Indiana University | Indiana University Bloomington
Occupation: crossword creator | crossword editor
Employers: The New York Times Company
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 August 26, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3 Virgo 22 | 3 Virgo 42 | 15 Scorpio 14 |
| Moon | 11 Scorpio 31 | 13 Libra 44 | 24 Cancer 6 |
| Mercury | 15 Leo 56 | 17 Leo 42 | 7 Sagittarius 55 |
| Venus | 20 Virgo 36 | 1 Leo 13 | 20 Sagittarius 8 |
| Mars | 29 Scorpio 20 | 12 Libra 30 | 19 Capricorn 21 |
| Jupiter | 20 Taurus 28 | 16 Cancer 55 | 15 Taurus 45 |
| Saturn | 13 Libra 9 | 0 Aries 15 | 21 Libra 43 |
| Uranus | 17 Cancer 6 | 1 Gemini 26 | 18 Cancer 29 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 46 | 1 Aries 28 | 22 Libra 19 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 35 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 23 Leo 12 |
| Rahu | 20 Aquarius 48 | 18 Pisces 54 | 16 Aquarius 56 |
| Ketu | 20 Leo 48 | 18 Virgo 54 | 16 Leo 56 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Will Shortz's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025
