William René Shea is a Canadian historian of science born on May 16, 1937, in Quebec. He studied at the University of Cambridge and has held positions at Harvard University, the University of Ottawa, McGill University, and the University of Strasbourg. In 2003, he became a professor of history of science at the University of Padua. His research focuses on Galileo Galilei and the Scientific Revolution of the early modern period. Shea has been recognized as a member of several esteemed scientific societies and received notable awards in his field.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William René Shea belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Quebec
Educated At: University of Cambridge
Occupation: philosopher | university teacher
Employers: University of Padua
Awards Received: Koyré-Medaille (1993) | Commandino-Medaille (2015)
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 16, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 23 | 26 Taurus 4 | 19 Leo 32 |
| Moon | 18 Leo 29 | 10 Capricorn 50 | 4 Scorpio 24 |
| Mercury | 17 Taurus 15 | 11 Taurus 4 | 16 Virgo 16 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 27 | 11 Aries 13 | 8 Cancer 52 |
| Mars | 29 Scorpio 22 | 13 Leo 9 | 1 Sagittarius 41 |
| Jupiter | 27 Capricorn 11 | 24 Gemini 38 | 18 Capricorn 56 |
| Saturn | 2 Aries 15 | 29 Pisces 13 | 4 Aries 40 |
| Uranus | 10 Taurus 32 | 27 Taurus 14 | 13 Taurus 41 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 12 | 1 Aries 32 | 17 Virgo 36 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 46 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 28 Cancer 54 |
| Rahu | 16 Sagittarius 21 | 24 Pisces 18 | 11 Sagittarius 41 |
| Ketu | 16 Gemini 21 | 24 Virgo 18 | 11 Gemini 41 |
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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 René Shea's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025
