J. Gordon Melton is an American sociologist, university professor, and historian. He is known for his extensive work in the study of religion, particularly in the areas of new religious movements and the sociology of religion. Melton has made significant contributions to the understanding of diverse religious traditions and their societal impacts. His research and teachings have influenced the academic field and provided valuable insights into contemporary religious dynamics.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 247 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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September 19, 1942 Facts
Generation Group
J. Gordon Melton belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Birmingham
Educated At: Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary | Birmingham–Southern College | Northwestern University
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher | historian
Employers: Baylor University | University of California, Santa Barbara
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 September 19, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 19, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Virgo 7 | 27 Virgo 0 | 19 Sagittarius 2 |
| Moon | 22 Capricorn 35 | 2 Virgo 17 | 9 Aquarius 35 |
| Mercury | 22 Libra 13 | 2 Libra 17 | 24 Sagittarius 56 |
| Venus | 11 Virgo 15 | 0 Virgo 13 | 25 Sagittarius 12 |
| Mars | 1 Libra 29 | 28 Libra 15 | 27 Scorpio 13 |
| Jupiter | 20 Cancer 44 | 20 Cancer 57 | 23 Cancer 39 |
| Saturn | 12 Gemini 47 | 28 Pisces 30 | 8 Gemini 32 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 33 | 1 Gemini 24 | 1 Gemini 54 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 30 | 0 Aries 51 | 1 Libra 55 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 44 | 1 Aquarius 29 | 7 Leo 1 |
| Rahu | 2 Virgo 59 | 17 Pisces 38 | 28 Leo 35 |
| Ketu | 2 Pisces 59 | 17 Virgo 38 | 28 Aquarius 35 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.J. Gordon Melton's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2026
