William Irwin Thompson Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

William Irwin Thompson is an American philosopher, historian, poet, and novelist, born on July 16, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for his interdisciplinary approach that combines elements of philosophy, history, and science in his works. Thompson's writing explores themes of culture and consciousness, and he has contributed significantly to discussions on the role of mythology and spirituality in contemporary society.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
87 years, 1 month, 16 days

Your next birthday is 317 days away.

Death Anniversary
Saturday, November 8, 2025

Next death anniversary is 67 days away.

Death Date
November 8, 2020

Place of Birth
Chicago

Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Tiger (虎)
Birth Number
7

Life Path Number
8
Name Number (Chaldean)
77 => 5

Name Number (Pythagorean)
2

Meaning of the name - William

resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

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July 16, 1938 Facts

Generation Group

William Irwin Thompson belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Chicago

Place of Death: Portland

Educated At: Pomona College | Los Angeles High School

Occupation: mythographer | novelist | literary critic | philosopher | university teacher | historian | poet | writer

Children: Evan Thompson

Employers: Cornell University


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 July 16, 1938

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 16, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 16, 2025
Sun 23 Cancer 28 24 Cancer 25 17 Libra 43
Moon 8 Pisces 42 7 Aries 7 16 Taurus 34
Mercury 16 Leo 9 15 Leo 29 18 Libra 37
Venus 2 Virgo 51 13 Gemini 28 28 Scorpio 50
Mars 25 Cancer 59 17 Virgo 1 21 Virgo 26
Jupiter 1 Pisces 10 8 Cancer 22 22 Aquarius 24
Saturn 17 Aries 59 1 Aries 48 14 Aries 29
Uranus 17 Taurus 14 0 Gemini 25 16 Taurus 55
Neptune 18 Virgo 56 2 Aries 7 21 Virgo 52
Pluto 29 Cancer 30 2 Aquarius 46 1 Leo 24
Rahu 23 Scorpio 47 21 Pisces 4 19 Scorpio 11
Ketu 23 Taurus 47 21 Virgo 4 19 Taurus 11

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)