Meena Alexander (February 17, 1951 – November 21, 2018) was a renowned author, novelist, and poet originally from India but based in the United States. She gained recognition for her significant contributions to literature, often exploring themes of identity, dislocation, and the immigrant experience. Alexander was awarded prestigious fellowships, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the PEN/Open Book Award, acknowledging her impactful work in poetry and prose. Her writings reflect her diverse background and rich cultural heritage.
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Meaning of the name - Meena
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Meena Alexander belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Prayagraj
Place of Death: Manhattan
Cause of Death: endometrial cancer
Educated At: University of Khartoum | University of Nottingham
Occupation: novelist | university teacher | poet | writer
Employers: Hunter College | Fordham University | Columbia University
Awards Received: PEN/Open Book | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Ephemeris for February 17, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 47 | 28 Aquarius 50 | 11 Taurus 3 |
| Moon | 4 Cancer 44 | 21 Libra 6 | 27 Pisces 15 |
| Mercury | 11 Aquarius 22 | 5 Pisces 6 | 29 Aries 49 |
| Venus | 20 Pisces 28 | 7 Aries 50 | 19 Gemini 52 |
| Mars | 20 Pisces 11 | 17 Cancer 18 | 16 Taurus 5 |
| Jupiter | 14 Pisces 49 | 11 Gemini 33 | 2 Aries 13 |
| Saturn | 1 Libra 48 | 19 Pisces 12 | 26 Virgo 42 |
| Uranus | 5 Cancer 43 | 23 Taurus 25 | 6 Cancer 27 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 19 | 28 Pisces 28 | 17 Libra 32 |
| Pluto | 18 Leo 26 | 2 Aquarius 33 | 17 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 20 Pisces 16 | 28 Pisces 59 | 16 Pisces 21 |
| Ketu | 20 Virgo 16 | 28 Virgo 59 | 16 Virgo 21 |
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