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)
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 23 | 25 Taurus 50 | 20 Leo 30 |
| Moon | 18 Leo 29 | 24 Taurus 2 | 16 Scorpio 21 |
| Mercury | 17 Taurus 15 | 28 Taurus 25 | 17 Virgo 25 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 27 | 27 Gemini 12 | 10 Cancer 0 |
| Mars | 29 Scorpio 22 | 28 Aries 19 | 2 Sagittarius 10 |
| Jupiter | 27 Capricorn 11 | 21 Cancer 21 | 18 Capricorn 50 |
| Saturn | 2 Aries 15 | 10 Aries 43 | 4 Aries 37 |
| Uranus | 10 Taurus 32 | 1 Gemini 11 | 13 Taurus 41 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 12 | 3 Aries 42 | 17 Virgo 38 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 46 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 28 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 16 Sagittarius 21 | 4 Pisces 58 | 11 Sagittarius 38 |
| Ketu | 16 Gemini 21 | 4 Virgo 58 | 11 Gemini 38 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
William René Shea's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2026
