Thomas R. Smith, born on January 16, 1948, is an American poet, essayist, teacher, and editor known for his work that often reflects the nature and landscape of his Wisconsin home. His poetry has been featured in anthologies and journals both in the U.S. and internationally. Smith's poems have appeared on The Writer's Almanac and in Ted Kooser's American Life in Poetry column. He has published fourteen books and chapbooks of poetry and is recognized for his accessible and honest style, earning praise from fellow poets and critics.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 319 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Thomas
Twin
Read Full Thomas Name AnalysisJanuary 16, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
Thomas R. Smith belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Chippewa Falls
Occupation: poet
Spouses: Krista Spieler
Employers: Loft Literary Center
Awards Received: The Best American Poetry 1999
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for January 16, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 16, 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
Sun | 25 Capricorn 32 | 26 Capricorn 52 | 12 Aries 54 |
Moon | 24 Pisces 36 | 0 Virgo 35 | 27 Capricorn 16 |
Mercury | 3 Aquarius 56 | 12 Capricorn 13 | 19 Pisces 53 |
Venus | 28 Aquarius 21 | 13 Pisces 52 | 28 Taurus 8 |
Mars | 7 Virgo 10 | 25 Cancer 57 | 18 Leo 12 |
Jupiter | 18 Sagittarius 20 | 11 Gemini 51 | 28 Sagittarius 35 |
Saturn | 21 Leo 33 | 15 Pisces 48 | 16 Leo 26 |
Uranus | 22 Gemini 55 | 23 Taurus 21 | 22 Gemini 37 |
Neptune | 12 Libra 59 | 27 Pisces 34 | 11 Libra 35 |
Pluto | 14 Leo 10 | 1 Aquarius 33 | 12 Leo 39 |
Rahu | 19 Taurus 59 | 0 Aries 39 | 15 Taurus 54 |
Ketu | 19 Scorpio 59 | 0 Libra 39 | 15 Scorpio 54 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Thomas R. Smith's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2025