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 246 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
Read Full William Name AnalysisFebruary 5, 1942 Facts
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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16 Aquarius 19 | 16 Aquarius 56 | 9 Taurus 45 |
| Moon | 9 Libra 23 | 4 Libra 26 | 7 Scorpio 26 |
| Mercury | 25 Aquarius 0 | 27 Aquarius 53 | 21 Taurus 28 |
| Venus | 11 Aquarius 25 | 24 Aquarius 8 | 24 Pisces 16 |
| Mars | 13 Taurus 4 | 10 Aquarius 27 | 2 Cancer 44 |
| Jupiter | 11 Gemini 14 | 16 Cancer 52 | 21 Gemini 6 |
| Saturn | 22 Taurus 2 | 29 Pisces 2 | 29 Taurus 13 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 21 | 27 Taurus 28 | 29 Taurus 11 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 33 | 0 Aries 16 | 27 Virgo 29 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 22 | 3 Aquarius 51 | 3 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 14 Virgo 57 | 10 Pisces 16 | 10 Virgo 30 |
| Ketu | 14 Pisces 57 | 10 Virgo 16 | 10 Pisces 30 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
William R. Ferris's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2026
