Zay N. Smith was an esteemed columnist and author born on May 1, 1949. He gained recognition for his engaging work at the Chicago Sun-Times, where he wrote the popular column QT from 1995 to 2008. This column cleverly blended humor with insightful commentary, showcasing his unique voice in the realm of journalism. Smith's contributions to the field highlighted his ability to connect with readers through wit and relevance, leaving a lasting impact until his passing on May 11, 2020.
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Meaning of the name - Zay
Beautiful, radiant (possible Arabic origin)
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Zay N. Smith belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Occupation: journalist
Employers: Northwestern University
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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 1, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 58 | 11 Taurus 20 | 24 Cancer 45 |
| Moon | 19 Gemini 33 | 11 Scorpio 1 | 18 Aries 47 |
| Mercury | 29 Taurus 23 | 27 Aries 19 | 14 Cancer 13 |
| Venus | 14 Taurus 50 | 9 Gemini 9 | 19 Leo 9 |
| Mars | 1 Taurus 12 | 16 Aries 54 | 26 Gemini 16 |
| Jupiter | 1 Aquarius 30 | 19 Cancer 1 | 27 Capricorn 28 |
| Saturn | 29 Leo 50 | 9 Aries 7 | 4 Virgo 26 |
| Uranus | 27 Gemini 55 | 0 Gemini 19 | 2 Cancer 15 |
| Neptune | 13 Libra 4 | 3 Aries 16 | 12 Libra 32 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 8 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 15 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 25 Aries 2 | 5 Pisces 46 | 20 Aries 58 |
| Ketu | 25 Libra 2 | 5 Virgo 46 | 20 Libra 58 |
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