William Nelson Ruud is an American academic born on September 29, 1952. He has held prominent positions in higher education, serving as president of Marietta College, the University of Northern Iowa, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. His extensive experience in university administration highlights his commitment to academic leadership and educational development.
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Your next birthday is 236 days away.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Read Full William Name AnalysisJanuary 29, 1953 Facts
Generation Group
William Ruud belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: North Dakota
Educated At: University of Nebraska–Lincoln | University of North Dakota
Occupation: academic | university administrator
Employers: University of Toledo | Boise State University
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 January 29, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 29, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9 Aquarius 31 | 9 Aquarius 48 | 22 Aries 29 |
| Moon | 6 Leo 20 | 26 Gemini 50 | 6 Aries 49 |
| Mercury | 6 Aquarius 32 | 15 Aquarius 27 | 25 Pisces 8 |
| Venus | 26 Pisces 24 | 15 Aquarius 18 | 23 Aries 31 |
| Mars | 22 Pisces 54 | 4 Aquarius 56 | 16 Taurus 55 |
| Jupiter | 11 Taurus 47 | 17 Cancer 38 | 23 Taurus 43 |
| Saturn | 27 Libra 47 | 28 Pisces 19 | 24 Libra 39 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 34 | 27 Taurus 29 | 14 Cancer 39 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 53 | 0 Aries 4 | 22 Libra 31 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 20 | 3 Aquarius 37 | 20 Leo 53 |
| Rahu | 12 Aquarius 33 | 10 Pisces 38 | 8 Aquarius 41 |
| Ketu | 12 Leo 33 | 10 Virgo 38 | 8 Leo 41 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
William Ruud's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2026