Lana F. Rakow is a professor emerita of communication at the University of North Dakota and an accomplished author known for her book 'Gender on the Line: Women, the Telephone, and Community Life' published in 1992. Identified as a prominent scholar in journalism and mass communication in 2000, she has contributed to the academic community through various publications primarily in communication and feminist theory. In retirement, she serves as Associate Editor for the Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly while continuing her research and writing.
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Meaning of the name - Lana
The name Lana is of Slavic origin and has various interpretations, including "rock", "small rock", "calm", and "gentle".
Read Full Lana Name AnalysisApril 17, 1952 Facts
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Lana Rakow belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: North Dakota
Educated At: University of North Dakota | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Occupation: Professor Emerita of Communication | Author | Researcher | Associate Editor
Employers: University of North Dakota
Awards Received: Top woman scholar in journalism and mass communication (2000)
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Ephemeris for April 17, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Aries 37 | 28 Aries 10 | 6 Cancer 54 |
| Moon | 1 Aquarius 57 | 19 Leo 31 | 16 Virgo 9 |
| Mercury | 8 Aries 45 | 18 Aries 27 | 27 Cancer 11 |
| Venus | 9 Aries 31 | 15 Aries 29 | 7 Cancer 57 |
| Mars | 15 Scorpio 3 | 20 Pisces 0 | 3 Scorpio 17 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aries 11 | 21 Taurus 2 | 13 Taurus 10 |
| Saturn | 10 Libra 58 | 15 Pisces 19 | 9 Libra 0 |
| Uranus | 10 Cancer 21 | 21 Taurus 40 | 13 Cancer 47 |
| Neptune | 20 Libra 8 | 28 Pisces 30 | 18 Libra 55 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 7 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 19 Leo 51 |
| Rahu | 27 Aquarius 45 | 15 Aries 10 | 23 Aquarius 56 |
| Ketu | 27 Leo 45 | 15 Libra 10 | 23 Leo 56 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Lana Rakow's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 27 October, 2024
