William Maher Lafferty, born on May 2, 1939, in Cleveland, is an American-Norwegian political scientist and professor emeritus at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on economic development, democracy, democratization processes, and sustainable development. Lafferty became an associate professor in political science at the University of Oslo in 1977 and a full professor in 1985. He directed the Project Alternative Future, which aimed at research and investigation for a sustainable society, from 1992 to 2006, later becoming part of the Centre for Development and the Environment.
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Your next birthday is 322 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Read Full William Name AnalysisMay 2, 1939 Facts
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William M. Lafferty belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cleveland
Occupation: political scientist | professor
Employers: University of Oslo
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 May 2, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Taurus 20 | 12 Taurus 16 | 4 Leo 40 |
| Moon | 29 Libra 2 | 22 Scorpio 36 | 5 Capricorn 36 |
| Mercury | 14 Aries 37 | 29 Aries 8 | 24 Leo 10 |
| Venus | 8 Aries 27 | 10 Gemini 18 | 23 Cancer 57 |
| Mars | 21 Capricorn 34 | 17 Aries 38 | 28 Capricorn 7 |
| Jupiter | 28 Pisces 9 | 19 Cancer 10 | 8 Aries 44 |
| Saturn | 23 Aries 45 | 9 Aries 13 | 1 Taurus 10 |
| Uranus | 17 Taurus 28 | 0 Gemini 23 | 21 Taurus 35 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 47 | 3 Aries 18 | 21 Virgo 22 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 18 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 1 Leo 11 |
| Rahu | 8 Scorpio 26 | 5 Pisces 43 | 3 Scorpio 49 |
| Ketu | 8 Taurus 26 | 5 Virgo 43 | 3 Taurus 49 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
William M. Lafferty's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026
