William W. Cates was an American photographer, writer, and philosopher born on September 17, 1939, in New Orleans, United States. He had a diverse career that encompassed various artistic and intellectual pursuits. Cates contributed to the fields of photography and literature, and he was known for his philosophical insights. He passed away on March 25, 2018, in Charlottesville, Virginia, leaving behind a legacy of creative work and thought.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Generation Group
William W. Cates belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New Orleans
Place of Death: Charlottesville
Educated At: Roanoke College
Occupation: wine merchant | philosopher | winegrower | photographer | writer
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for September 17, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Virgo 53 | 25 Virgo 3 | 19 Sagittarius 46 |
| Moon | 21 Scorpio 4 | 6 Leo 20 | 11 Capricorn 20 |
| Mercury | 19 Virgo 38 | 28 Virgo 43 | 29 Scorpio 14 |
| Venus | 27 Virgo 6 | 27 Leo 47 | 14 Capricorn 20 |
| Mars | 27 Capricorn 52 | 26 Libra 55 | 14 Pisces 59 |
| Jupiter | 5 Aries 2 | 20 Cancer 39 | 29 Pisces 21 |
| Saturn | 0 Taurus 25 | 28 Pisces 40 | 24 Aries 47 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 49 | 1 Gemini 25 | 18 Taurus 49 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 6 | 0 Aries 54 | 25 Virgo 27 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 26 | 1 Aquarius 31 | 2 Leo 36 |
| Rahu | 1 Scorpio 7 | 17 Pisces 44 | 26 Libra 34 |
| Ketu | 1 Taurus 7 | 17 Virgo 44 | 26 Aries 34 |
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