William Ferris Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

William Ferris was an American composer, organist, and choral director, born on February 26, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. He studied composition with Alexander Tcherepnin at DePaul University, attended private lessons with Leo Sowerby, and worked with notable teachers like Paul Stassevitch. Ferris served as organist at various cathedrals, founded the William Ferris Chorale, and taught at the American Conservatory of Music. His extensive body of work includes over 500 compositions, with recognized pieces such as 'Corridors of Light' and 'Snowcarols,' which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1980.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Pisces

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
88 years, 14 days

Your next birthday is 350 days away.

Death Anniversary
Friday, May 16, 2025

Next death anniversary is 64 days away.

Death Date
May 16, 2000

Place of Birth
Chicago

Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Birth Number
8

Life Path Number
3
Name Number (Chaldean)
40 => 4

Name Number (Pythagorean)
1

Meaning of the name - William

resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

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February 26, 1937 Facts

Generation Group

William Ferris belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Chicago

Place of Death: Chicago, Illinois

Educated At: DePaul University

Occupation: composer

Employers: Holy Name Cathedral | Sacred Heart Cathedral | American Conservatory of Music

Awards Received: Pulitzer Prize nomination


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for February 26, 1937

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on February 26, 2025 Secondary Progressions for February 26, 2025
Sun 7 Pisces 44 8 Pisces 23 4 Gemini 5
Moon 24 Virgo 29 21 Aquarius 7 8 Sagittarius 46
Mercury 17 Aquarius 36 22 Pisces 28 15 Taurus 22
Venus 22 Aries 31 10 Aries 38 24 Aries 5
Mars 24 Scorpio 54 17 Cancer 4 26 Scorpio 12
Jupiter 18 Capricorn 54 12 Gemini 6 27 Capricorn 1
Saturn 23 Pisces 11 20 Pisces 20 3 Aries 1
Uranus 6 Taurus 27 23 Taurus 36 11 Taurus 2
Neptune 17 Virgo 51 28 Pisces 48 16 Virgo 10
Pluto 26 Cancer 50 2 Aquarius 49 26 Cancer 55
Rahu 20 Sagittarius 31 28 Pisces 29 15 Sagittarius 52
Ketu 20 Gemini 31 28 Virgo 29 15 Gemini 52

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)