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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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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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
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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 July 16, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 23 Cancer 28 | 24 Cancer 11 | 18 Libra 42 |
| Moon | 8 Pisces 42 | 25 Leo 46 | 0 Gemini 21 |
| Mercury | 16 Leo 9 | 18 Cancer 29 | 20 Libra 19 |
| Venus | 2 Virgo 51 | 7 Virgo 43 | 29 Scorpio 24 |
| Mars | 25 Cancer 59 | 12 Gemini 35 | 22 Virgo 4 |
| Jupiter | 1 Pisces 10 | 3 Leo 36 | 22 Aquarius 23 |
| Saturn | 17 Aries 59 | 14 Aries 31 | 14 Aries 24 |
| Uranus | 17 Taurus 14 | 4 Gemini 27 | 16 Taurus 53 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 56 | 4 Aries 23 | 21 Virgo 54 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 30 | 4 Aquarius 31 | 1 Leo 25 |
| Rahu | 23 Scorpio 47 | 1 Pisces 45 | 19 Scorpio 7 |
| Ketu | 23 Taurus 47 | 1 Virgo 45 | 19 Taurus 7 |
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