LuEsther Mertz Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

LuEsther Mertz was an influential American businesswoman and philanthropist, born in Cincinnati on December 30, 1905. A librarian by training, she co-founded Publishers Clearing House with her family in 1953, which became a renowned marketing company. Mertz was committed to accessibility for the visually impaired, founding Choice Magazine Listening and supporting various cultural and charitable organizations. She served on the executive committee of her company until her death in 1991. Her legacy includes the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, which continue her philanthropic efforts.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
118 years, 11 months, 26 days

Your next birthday is 3 days away.

Death Anniversary
Monday, February 5, 2024

Next death anniversary is 325 days away.

Death Date
February 5, 1991

Place of Birth
Cincinnati

Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Snake (蛇)
Birth Number
3

Life Path Number
3
Name Number (Chaldean)
55 => 1

Name Number (Pythagorean)
1

Meaning of the name - LuEsther

The name LuEsther is a combination of two names: "Lu" and "Esther". "Esther" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "star" or "hidden." The meaning of "Lu" is less clear, but it could be a shortened form of "Lucia" or "Luella", both of which have Latin roots.

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December 30, 1905 Facts

Generation Group

LuEsther Mertz belongs to the GI Generation group.


Place of Birth: Cincinnati

Place of Death: Port Washington

Educated At: Syracuse University

Occupation: philanthropist | librarian | businessperson

Spouses: Harold Mertz

Children: Joyce

Employers: Publishers Clearing House

Awards Received: Mayor's Award for Arts and Culture (1983) | New York State Governor's Arts Award (1986)


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for December 30, 1905

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 30, 2023 Secondary Progressions for December 30, 2023
Sun 8 Capricorn 22 8 Capricorn 43 6 Taurus 31
Moon 5 Pisces 36 20 Leo 35 20 Gemini 31
Mercury 16 Sagittarius 28 22 Sagittarius 39 10 Aries 41
Venus 27 Sagittarius 25 1 Sagittarius 3 24 Taurus 35
Mars 2 Pisces 24 26 Sagittarius 21 29 Taurus 19
Jupiter 26 Taurus 56 5 Taurus 33 8 Gemini 40
Saturn 29 Aquarius 35 3 Pisces 6 12 Pisces 40
Uranus 4 Capricorn 34 19 Taurus 26 8 Capricorn 21
Neptune 9 Cancer 2 25 Pisces 3 8 Cancer 2
Pluto 21 Gemini 25 29 Capricorn 18 21 Gemini 13
Rahu 23 Leo 12 20 Aries 56 16 Leo 57
Ketu 23 Aquarius 12 20 Libra 56 16 Aquarius 57

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)