William F. Moran Jr. (1925-2006), known as Bill Moran, was a significant American knifemaker who established the American Bladesmith Society and revitalized the art of pattern welded steel in knife making. His creations were highly valued by celebrities and world leaders. The William F. Moran School of Bladesmithing is named in his honor, recognizing his contributions to the craft. He was also inducted into the Blade Magazine Hall of Fame and served as President of the Knifemakers' Guild.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William F. Moran belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Frederick
Occupation: knife maker | bladesmith
Awards Received: Blade Magazine Hall of Fame Member | President of the Knifemakers' Guild
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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 May 1, 1925
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 45 | 11 Taurus 18 | 17 Leo 29 |
| Moon | 16 Leo 24 | 10 Scorpio 30 | 9 Taurus 9 |
| Mercury | 22 Aries 1 | 27 Aries 14 | 9 Virgo 25 |
| Venus | 12 Taurus 45 | 9 Gemini 6 | 16 Virgo 18 |
| Mars | 24 Gemini 44 | 16 Aries 53 | 28 Leo 36 |
| Jupiter | 22 Capricorn 13 | 19 Cancer 1 | 13 Capricorn 50 |
| Saturn | 11 Scorpio 38 | 9 Aries 7 | 8 Scorpio 53 |
| Uranus | 24 Pisces 6 | 0 Gemini 19 | 24 Pisces 50 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 47 | 3 Aries 16 | 22 Leo 8 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 40 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 13 Cancer 57 |
| Rahu | 9 Leo 14 | 5 Pisces 46 | 3 Leo 53 |
| Ketu | 9 Aquarius 14 | 5 Virgo 46 | 3 Aquarius 53 |
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