William R. Ferris is an American musicologist born on February 5, 1942, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is known for his contributions to the study of American music and culture, reflecting on the significance of traditional music in society. Ferris has been influential in documenting and preserving the musical heritage of the United States through scholarly research and public engagement.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 227 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Generation Group
William R. Ferris belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Vicksburg
Educated At: Brooks School | Davidson College | Trinity College Dublin | Northwestern University | University of Pennsylvania
Occupation: ethnomusicologist | musicologist
Employers: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Yale University
Awards Received: Charles Frankel Prize | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | National Humanities Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship
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 February 5, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Aquarius 19 | 17 Aquarius 11 | 8 Taurus 47 |
| Moon | 9 Libra 23 | 22 Taurus 37 | 22 Libra 42 |
| Mercury | 25 Aquarius 0 | 14 Aquarius 26 | 19 Taurus 26 |
| Venus | 11 Aquarius 25 | 1 Aries 2 | 23 Pisces 12 |
| Mars | 13 Taurus 4 | 19 Cancer 12 | 2 Cancer 8 |
| Jupiter | 11 Gemini 14 | 11 Gemini 16 | 20 Gemini 54 |
| Saturn | 22 Taurus 2 | 17 Pisces 53 | 29 Taurus 5 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 21 | 23 Taurus 17 | 29 Taurus 8 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 33 | 28 Pisces 6 | 27 Virgo 30 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 22 | 2 Aquarius 12 | 3 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 14 Virgo 57 | 29 Pisces 36 | 10 Virgo 33 |
| Ketu | 14 Pisces 57 | 29 Virgo 36 | 10 Pisces 33 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.William R. Ferris's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2025
