Maria Popova is a Bulgarian-born, American-based essayist, poet, and writer known for her literary, artistic commentary, and cultural criticism. She founded the online publication Brain Pickings in 2006, which was renamed The Marginalian in 2021. Her work explores topics like books, arts, philosophy, and culture, gaining recognition for its visual style. Additionally, she has served as a MIT Futures of Entertainment Fellow and written for various prominent publications. Since 2010, she has lived in Brooklyn, New York, and created 'The Universe in Verse,' an annual celebration of science through poetry.
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Meaning of the name - Maria
bitter, rebellious
Read Full Maria Name AnalysisJuly 28, 1984 Facts
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Maria Popova belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Bulgaria
Educated At: Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania
Occupation: writer
Employers: MIT | Lore
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for July 28, 1984
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 28, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 28, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5 Leo 47 | 6 Leo 6 | 14 Virgo 16 |
| Moon | 8 Leo 41 | 13 Taurus 39 | 4 Aquarius 28 |
| Mercury | 2 Virgo 47 | 1 Virgo 50 | 0 Virgo 3 |
| Venus | 17 Leo 34 | 20 Leo 56 | 6 Libra 46 |
| Mars | 20 Scorpio 29 | 5 Gemini 24 | 11 Sagittarius 21 |
| Jupiter | 4 Capricorn 34 | 13 Gemini 48 | 3 Capricorn 7 |
| Saturn | 10 Scorpio 14 | 18 Pisces 40 | 12 Scorpio 23 |
| Uranus | 9 Sagittarius 44 | 26 Taurus 47 | 9 Sagittarius 43 |
| Neptune | 29 Sagittarius 7 | 29 Pisces 44 | 28 Sagittarius 39 |
| Pluto | 29 Libra 25 | 0 Aquarius 43 | 0 Scorpio 16 |
| Rahu | 3 Gemini 25 | 9 Aries 46 | 1 Gemini 18 |
| Ketu | 3 Sagittarius 25 | 9 Libra 46 | 1 Sagittarius 18 |
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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.Maria Popova's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 06 December, 2024
