Porochista Khakpour is an American writer known for her novels and essays. Born on January 17, 1978, she has gained recognition for her contributions to literature, particularly exploring themes of identity and culture. Khakpour’s work often reflects her experiences as an Iranian-American, and she has been influential in contemporary literary circles. With a unique narrative voice, she engages with complex topics, making her a significant figure in American literature today.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 343 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Tehran (4:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Porochista
one who is full of light, radiant
Read Full Porochista Name AnalysisJanuary 17, 1978 Facts
Generation Group
Porochista Khakpour belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Tehran
Educated At: South Pasadena High School | Sarah Lawrence College
Occupation: novelist
Awards Received: Great Immigrants Award | Shuttleworth Foundation Flash Grant
Astrology Analysis
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Ephemeris for January 17, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Capricorn 51 | 27 Capricorn 27 | 14 Pisces 23 |
Moon | 10 Taurus 26 | 7 Virgo 52 | 24 Capricorn 11 |
Mercury | 4 Capricorn 8 | 13 Capricorn 6 | 20 Pisces 0 |
Venus | 25 Capricorn 41 | 14 Pisces 26 | 24 Pisces 35 |
Mars | 3 Leo 30 | 25 Cancer 43 | 22 Cancer 20 |
Jupiter | 27 Gemini 48 | 11 Gemini 49 | 26 Gemini 16 |
Saturn | 29 Leo 46 | 15 Pisces 51 | 26 Leo 12 |
Uranus | 15 Scorpio 58 | 23 Taurus 21 | 16 Scorpio 23 |
Neptune | 17 Sagittarius 17 | 27 Pisces 35 | 18 Sagittarius 15 |
Pluto | 16 Libra 42 | 1 Aquarius 34 | 16 Libra 8 |
Rahu | 9 Libra 41 | 0 Aries 37 | 7 Libra 11 |
Ketu | 9 Aries 41 | 0 Libra 37 | 7 Aries 11 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Porochista Khakpour's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025