William Lyon Benoit is a prominent American scholar specializing in political communication, born on March 17, 1953. He earned his bachelor's degree from Ball State University in 1975, a Master of Arts from Central Michigan University in 1976, and a PhD from Wayne State University. As a distinguished professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Benoit has previously taught at several institutions for over two decades. He is recognized for developing image repair theory and has contributed significantly to scholarly journals in his field.
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Your next birthday is 266 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Indiana/Indianapolis (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Generation Group
William Benoit belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New Castle
Educated At: Ball State University | Wayne State University | Central Michigan University
Occupation: communication scholar | editor | political scientist
Employers: University of Alabama at Birmingham | Ohio University | Bowling Green State University | Miami University | University of Missouri
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 March 17, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Pisces 51 | 27 Pisces 23 | 7 Gemini 5 |
Moon | 28 Aries 57 | 5 Scorpio 3 | 7 Sagittarius 37 |
Mercury | 28 Pisces 24 | 9 Aries 10 | 12 Gemini 14 |
Venus | 0 Taurus 46 | 5 Aries 55 | 24 Aries 19 |
Mars | 28 Aries 9 | 19 Cancer 38 | 18 Gemini 56 |
Jupiter | 18 Taurus 24 | 13 Gemini 59 | 4 Gemini 19 |
Saturn | 26 Libra 30 | 22 Pisces 40 | 21 Libra 40 |
Uranus | 14 Cancer 28 | 24 Taurus 11 | 16 Cancer 18 |
Neptune | 23 Libra 12 | 29 Pisces 31 | 21 Libra 25 |
Pluto | 21 Leo 15 | 3 Aquarius 17 | 20 Leo 57 |
Rahu | 10 Aquarius 3 | 27 Pisces 29 | 6 Aquarius 15 |
Ketu | 10 Leo 3 | 27 Virgo 29 | 6 Leo 15 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.William Benoit's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025