Richard M. Ryan is a prominent professor and clinical psychologist known for co-developing Self-Determination Theory (SDT), a key framework in human motivation. He teaches at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at the Australian Catholic University and the University of Rochester. With a rich academic background and significant contributions to the field, Ryan has authored over 400 influential publications, including a highly cited book on intrinsic motivation. His awards highlight his impact, and he actively shares insights on motivation and psychological well-being internationally.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard M. Ryan belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University of Rochester
Occupation: researcher | psychologist
Employers: Australian Catholic University North Sydney Campus | University of Rochester | Ewha Womans University
Awards Received: 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Network on Personal Meaning | Three lifetime achievement awards
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Ephemeris for May 15, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 15, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 15, 2024 |
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| Sun | 24 Taurus 33 | 25 Taurus 21 | 2 Leo 25 |
| Moon | 26 Gemini 31 | 27 Leo 48 | 21 Capricorn 33 |
| Mercury | 14 Taurus 13 | 0 Taurus 0 | 1 Leo 54 |
| Venus | 17 Aries 14 | 19 Taurus 59 | 19 Gemini 35 |
| Mars | 10 Gemini 1 | 11 Aries 33 | 27 Cancer 21 |
| Jupiter | 1 Gemini 15 | 27 Taurus 34 | 17 Gemini 6 |
| Saturn | 22 Libra 19 | 17 Pisces 43 | 21 Libra 54 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 42 | 23 Taurus 16 | 19 Cancer 40 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 40 | 29 Pisces 20 | 21 Libra 15 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 50 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 22 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 6 Aquarius 56 | 13 Aries 41 | 3 Aquarius 10 |
| Ketu | 6 Leo 56 | 13 Libra 41 | 3 Leo 10 |
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Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Richard M. Ryan's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025
