William Rathje (June 1, 1945 – May 24, 2012) was an American archaeologist who received his Ph.D. from Harvard in 1971. He served as a professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Arizona and worked as a consultant in anthropology at Stanford University. Rathje directed the Garbage Project in Tucson, Arizona, where he conducted field research on waste retrieval trends, analyzing garbage dumps in various locations. He was recognized for his contributions to science and technology communication.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: South Bend
Place of Death: Tucson
Educated At: Wheaton Warrenville South High School | Harvard University
Occupation: anthropologist | archaeologist
Employers: University of Arizona | Stanford University
Awards Received: Award for Public Understanding of Science and Technology | 1990
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Cancer 28 | 10 Cancer 6 | 26 Virgo 23 |
| Moon | 25 Pisces 32 | 27 Virgo 56 | 26 Aquarius 48 |
| Mercury | 26 Cancer 34 | 5 Leo 53 | 15 Virgo 39 |
| Venus | 23 Taurus 57 | 26 Taurus 46 | 24 Leo 1 |
| Mars | 14 Taurus 46 | 8 Virgo 11 | 6 Cancer 49 |
| Jupiter | 20 Virgo 35 | 4 Cancer 59 | 5 Libra 12 |
| Saturn | 14 Cancer 4 | 1 Aries 42 | 23 Cancer 15 |
| Uranus | 14 Gemini 49 | 29 Taurus 45 | 17 Gemini 27 |
| Neptune | 3 Libra 44 | 2 Aries 10 | 5 Libra 49 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 57 | 3 Aquarius 7 | 11 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 9 Cancer 11 | 21 Pisces 52 | 4 Cancer 56 |
| Ketu | 9 Capricorn 11 | 21 Virgo 52 | 4 Capricorn 56 |
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