Jean Ritchie was an American historian, musician, singer, and songwriter, born on December 8, 1922, in Viper, Kentucky. She was known for her contributions to folk music and her role in preserving traditional Appalachian music. Her influence extended through her performances and recordings, which celebrated the rich musical heritage of the American mountains. Ritchie passed away on June 1, 2015, in Berea, Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy of cultural and musical importance.
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Meaning of the name - Jean
God is gracious
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Place of Birth: Viper
Place of Death: Berea
Educated At: University of the Cumberlands | University of Kentucky
Occupation: musicologist | musician | singer-songwriter | historian | singer
Spouses: George Pickow
Awards Received: Kentucky Women Remembered | Fulbright Scholarship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 15 Sagittarius 50 | 17 Sagittarius 6 | 29 Pisces 4 |
| Moon | 7 Leo 31 | 17 Pisces 59 | 3 Taurus 23 |
| Mercury | 16 Sagittarius 54 | 10 Sagittarius 58 | 12 Pisces 6 |
| Venus | 25 Scorpio 31 | 1 Aquarius 40 | 16 Aquarius 35 |
| Mars | 27 Aquarius 55 | 6 Leo 9 | 11 Taurus 45 |
| Jupiter | 8 Scorpio 48 | 16 Gemini 8 | 18 Scorpio 18 |
| Saturn | 18 Libra 25 | 13 Pisces 6 | 18 Libra 49 |
| Uranus | 9 Pisces 49 | 24 Taurus 23 | 14 Pisces 26 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 5 | 27 Pisces 7 | 15 Leo 44 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 37 | 0 Aquarius 24 | 9 Cancer 4 |
| Rahu | 25 Virgo 34 | 2 Aries 43 | 20 Virgo 10 |
| Ketu | 25 Pisces 34 | 2 Libra 43 | 20 Pisces 10 |
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