Valerie Smith is an American academic born on February 19, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York. She is a professor and researcher specializing in African American literature and culture. Currently, she serves as the 15th president of Swarthmore College. Smith graduated from Bates College and the University of Virginia and has taught at Princeton University and UCLA. In 2011, she became Dean of Princeton College, enhancing diversity and creating various academic initiatives. In July 2015, she transitioned to presidency at Swarthmore College, increasing its endowment and launching significant fundraising efforts.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 345 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Valerie
strong, healthy
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Generation Group
Valerie Smith belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Educated At: Midwood High School | Bates College | University of Virginia | Princeton University
Occupation: academic
Employers: University of California, Los Angeles
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for February 19, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 19, 2025 |
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Sun | 0 Pisces 2 | 1 Pisces 18 | 8 Taurus 22 |
Moon | 4 Gemini 17 | 19 Scorpio 53 | 20 Sagittarius 0 |
Mercury | 3 Aquarius 32 | 9 Pisces 38 | 28 Taurus 27 |
Venus | 9 Aries 59 | 8 Aries 50 | 22 Gemini 56 |
Mars | 24 Sagittarius 1 | 17 Cancer 8 | 8 Aquarius 42 |
Jupiter | 25 Leo 51 | 11 Gemini 40 | 21 Leo 29 |
Saturn | 2 Sagittarius 52 | 19 Pisces 30 | 1 Sagittarius 35 |
Uranus | 29 Cancer 6 | 23 Taurus 27 | 28 Cancer 28 |
Neptune | 0 Scorpio 19 | 28 Pisces 33 | 28 Libra 47 |
Pluto | 27 Leo 17 | 2 Aquarius 37 | 26 Leo 6 |
Rahu | 13 Sagittarius 27 | 28 Pisces 51 | 9 Sagittarius 48 |
Ketu | 13 Gemini 27 | 28 Virgo 51 | 9 Gemini 48 |
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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.Valerie Smith's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2025