William F. Shortz, born on August 26, 1952, is a prominent American puzzle creator and the crossword editor for The New York Times. He earned a degree in enigmatology from Indiana University, a unique field he helped define. After working with Penny Press and Games magazine, he joined The New York Times in 1993. Shortz is widely recognized for founding the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, which is the oldest and largest crossword tournament in the United States, contributing significantly to the puzzle community.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 280 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Indiana/Indianapolis (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Will
resolute protector, strong-willed
Read Full Will Name AnalysisAugust 26, 1952 Facts
Generation Group
Will Shortz belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Crawfordsville
Educated At: University of Virginia School of Law | Indiana University | Indiana University Bloomington
Occupation: crossword creator | crossword editor
Employers: The New York Times Company
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 26, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3 Virgo 22 | 3 Virgo 56 | 14 Scorpio 14 |
| Moon | 11 Scorpio 31 | 7 Gemini 52 | 11 Cancer 55 |
| Mercury | 15 Leo 56 | 21 Leo 43 | 6 Sagittarius 46 |
| Venus | 20 Virgo 36 | 26 Virgo 31 | 18 Sagittarius 55 |
| Mars | 29 Scorpio 20 | 24 Gemini 23 | 18 Capricorn 36 |
| Jupiter | 20 Taurus 28 | 18 Gemini 22 | 15 Taurus 54 |
| Saturn | 13 Libra 9 | 16 Pisces 53 | 21 Libra 36 |
| Uranus | 17 Cancer 6 | 27 Taurus 16 | 18 Cancer 29 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 46 | 29 Pisces 10 | 22 Libra 17 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 35 | 0 Aquarius 5 | 23 Leo 11 |
| Rahu | 20 Aquarius 48 | 8 Aries 14 | 17 Aquarius 0 |
| Ketu | 20 Leo 48 | 8 Libra 14 | 17 Leo 0 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Will Shortz's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 07 October, 2024
