Tom S. Priestly is a Canadian linguist born on May 16, 1937, in Kampala. He specializes in traditional linguistics and sociolinguistics, particularly focusing on language conservation issues. He obtained his doctorate from Simon Fraser University in 1972 after studying at Oxford and Cambridge. He became an assistant professor at the University of Alberta in 1970, advanced to associate professor in 1976, and full professor in 1982, continuing his association with the university as a professor emeritus. In 2002, he received the Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 82 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Kampala (2:45 E)
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Meaning of the name - Tom
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Generation Group
Tom S. Priestly belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kampala
Educated At: Oxford | Cambridge
Occupation: slavist
Employers: University of Alberta
Awards Received: Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for May 16, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2024 |
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Sun | 25 Taurus 4 | 26 Taurus 0 | 18 Leo 16 |
Moon | 14 Leo 10 | 5 Virgo 51 | 18 Libra 13 |
Mercury | 17 Taurus 25 | 0 Taurus 51 | 14 Virgo 40 |
Venus | 20 Aries 22 | 20 Taurus 49 | 7 Cancer 21 |
Mars | 29 Scorpio 29 | 12 Aries 4 | 1 Sagittarius 5 |
Jupiter | 27 Capricorn 11 | 27 Taurus 44 | 19 Capricorn 4 |
Saturn | 2 Aries 14 | 17 Pisces 46 | 4 Aries 43 |
Uranus | 10 Taurus 31 | 23 Taurus 18 | 13 Taurus 41 |
Neptune | 16 Virgo 12 | 29 Pisces 21 | 17 Virgo 34 |
Pluto | 26 Cancer 46 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 28 Cancer 52 |
Rahu | 16 Sagittarius 22 | 13 Aries 39 | 11 Sagittarius 45 |
Ketu | 16 Gemini 22 | 13 Libra 39 | 11 Gemini 45 |
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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.Tom S. Priestly's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025