Mark J. Plotkin is an ethnobotanist and plant explorer known for his expertise in rainforest ecosystems in the Neotropics. Born on May 21, 1955, he advocates for the conservation of tropical rainforests. Plotkin hosts the podcast 'Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation', where he discusses the intersection of plant-based medicine and culture. Through his work, he aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving biodiversity and the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples who rely on these ecosystems.
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Your next birthday is 176 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Mark
warrior, Mars, the god of war
Read Full Mark Name AnalysisMay 21, 1955 Facts
Generation Group
Mark Plotkin belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Isidore Newman School | Harvard Graduate School of Education | Harvard Extension School | Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies | Tufts University
Occupation: ethnobotanist | anthropologist | botanist
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for May 21, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 21, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 21, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29 Taurus 51 | 1 Gemini 7 | 5 Leo 47 |
| Moon | 27 Taurus 28 | 9 Scorpio 26 | 9 Sagittarius 14 |
| Mercury | 22 Gemini 10 | 8 Taurus 12 | 27 Cancer 53 |
| Venus | 2 Taurus 35 | 27 Taurus 22 | 26 Cancer 35 |
| Mars | 27 Gemini 9 | 16 Aries 7 | 11 Leo 42 |
| Jupiter | 25 Cancer 47 | 28 Taurus 59 | 9 Leo 42 |
| Saturn | 17 Scorpio 29 | 18 Pisces 7 | 15 Scorpio 5 |
| Uranus | 24 Cancer 42 | 23 Taurus 37 | 28 Cancer 30 |
| Neptune | 26 Libra 0 | 29 Pisces 28 | 25 Libra 35 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 20 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 25 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 58 | 13 Aries 22 | 24 Sagittarius 18 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 58 | 13 Libra 22 | 24 Gemini 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.Mark Plotkin's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 May, 2024 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 19 July, 2024
