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 279 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Pisces 51 | 27 Pisces 9 | 8 Gemini 3 |
| Moon | 28 Aries 57 | 10 Pisces 28 | 20 Sagittarius 55 |
| Mercury | 28 Pisces 24 | 8 Pisces 58 | 14 Gemini 24 |
| Venus | 0 Taurus 46 | 14 Aries 2 | 25 Aries 0 |
| Mars | 28 Aries 9 | 11 Pisces 56 | 19 Gemini 37 |
| Jupiter | 18 Taurus 24 | 15 Cancer 10 | 4 Gemini 33 |
| Saturn | 26 Libra 30 | 3 Aries 40 | 21 Libra 37 |
| Uranus | 14 Cancer 28 | 28 Taurus 13 | 16 Cancer 21 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 12 | 1 Aries 39 | 21 Libra 24 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 15 | 4 Aquarius 56 | 20 Leo 58 |
| Rahu | 10 Aquarius 3 | 8 Pisces 9 | 6 Aquarius 11 |
| Ketu | 10 Leo 3 | 8 Virgo 9 | 6 Leo 11 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
William Benoit's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2026
