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, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 8, 2023 |
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| Sun | 15 Sagittarius 50 | 16 Sagittarius 20 | 28 Pisces 4 |
| Moon | 7 Leo 31 | 24 Libra 29 | 21 Aries 34 |
| Mercury | 16 Sagittarius 54 | 6 Capricorn 51 | 10 Pisces 27 |
| Venus | 25 Scorpio 31 | 4 Scorpio 38 | 15 Aquarius 25 |
| Mars | 27 Aquarius 55 | 10 Sagittarius 15 | 11 Taurus 3 |
| Jupiter | 8 Scorpio 48 | 6 Taurus 24 | 18 Scorpio 21 |
| Saturn | 18 Libra 25 | 1 Pisces 29 | 18 Libra 53 |
| Uranus | 9 Pisces 49 | 20 Taurus 5 | 14 Pisces 22 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 5 | 24 Pisces 53 | 15 Leo 45 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 37 | 28 Capricorn 41 | 9 Cancer 5 |
| Rahu | 25 Virgo 34 | 22 Aries 6 | 20 Virgo 13 |
| Ketu | 25 Pisces 34 | 22 Libra 6 | 20 Pisces 13 |
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