Joel Achenbach is an American staff writer for The Washington Post, born on December 31, 1960. He has authored seven books, including 'A Hole at the Bottom of the Sea' and 'Captured by Aliens', and is known for his syndicated column 'Why Things Are'. Achenbach has contributed to publications like Slate and National Geographic and has served as a commentator on NPR's Morning Edition. He was a pioneer in establishing a significant online presence for The Washington Post, creating the popular blog 'The Achenblog', which concluded in March 2017.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 342 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Joel
Yahweh is God, God is merciful
Read Full Joel Name AnalysisDecember 31, 1960 Facts
Generation Group
Joel Achenbach belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Gainesville
Educated At: Princeton University
Occupation: blogger
Employers: The Washington Post | Slate | National Geographic
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for December 31, 1960
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 31, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10 Capricorn 3 | 10 Capricorn 31 | 14 Pisces 53 |
| Moon | 26 Gemini 15 | 19 Capricorn 58 | 20 Libra 45 |
| Mercury | 6 Capricorn 58 | 19 Sagittarius 30 | 24 Aquarius 25 |
| Venus | 24 Aquarius 57 | 27 Aquarius 24 | 24 Aries 58 |
| Mars | 8 Cancer 15 | 2 Leo 1 | 4 Cancer 8 |
| Jupiter | 13 Capricorn 54 | 13 Gemini 14 | 28 Capricorn 4 |
| Saturn | 19 Capricorn 50 | 14 Pisces 26 | 26 Capricorn 56 |
| Uranus | 25 Leo 25 | 23 Taurus 39 | 22 Leo 54 |
| Neptune | 10 Scorpio 49 | 27 Pisces 17 | 11 Scorpio 9 |
| Pluto | 8 Virgo 0 | 1 Aquarius 3 | 6 Virgo 38 |
| Rahu | 9 Virgo 21 | 1 Aries 30 | 5 Virgo 58 |
| Ketu | 9 Pisces 21 | 1 Libra 30 | 5 Pisces 58 |
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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.Joel Achenbach's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025
