Barbara Sue Ryden, born on May 2, 1961, is an accomplished American astrophysicist and a Professor of Astronomy at Ohio State University. Her research focuses on the formation, shape, and structure of galaxies. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she was elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2016.
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Your next birthday is 48 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Barbara
foreign, stranger, foreigner
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Barbara Ryden belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New Milford
Educated At: Northwestern University | Princeton University
Occupation: astrophysicist | university teacher | astronomer
Employers: Ohio State University
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for May 2, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12 Taurus 0 | 12 Taurus 44 | 12 Cancer 25 |
| Moon | 6 Sagittarius 10 | 28 Aquarius 18 | 6 Aries 14 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 50 | 17 Aries 59 | 2 Cancer 2 |
| Venus | 12 Aries 45 | 3 Taurus 56 | 27 Taurus 22 |
| Mars | 28 Cancer 16 | 1 Aries 34 | 3 Virgo 21 |
| Jupiter | 6 Aquarius 10 | 24 Taurus 30 | 4 Aquarius 35 |
| Saturn | 0 Aquarius 7 | 16 Pisces 43 | 27 Capricorn 56 |
| Uranus | 21 Leo 42 | 22 Taurus 30 | 23 Leo 31 |
| Neptune | 9 Scorpio 52 | 28 Pisces 59 | 8 Scorpio 35 |
| Pluto | 5 Virgo 34 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 6 Virgo 6 |
| Rahu | 2 Virgo 54 | 14 Aries 22 | 29 Leo 33 |
| Ketu | 2 Pisces 54 | 14 Libra 22 | 29 Aquarius 33 |
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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.Barbara Ryden's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025
