Ra (Rahu) period (1965-1983): Born June 21, 1983, near the end of this period Early childhood Ju (Jupiter) period (1983-1999): School years Family moved to Maryland Began showing interest in computers and technology Dropped out of high school after sophomore year (around 1998) Sa (Saturn) period (1999-2018): Most eventful period of his public life Worked as security guard at University of Maryland's Center for Advanced Study of Language Joined U.S. Army Reserve (2004) Worked for CIA (2006-2009) Worked as contractor for NSA Major life-changing decision to become whistleblower Released classified documents to journalists (2013) Fled to Hong Kong, then Russia Granted temporary asylum in Russia (2013) Released memoir "Permanent Record" (2019) Me (Mercury) period (2018 onwards): Continued living in Russia Granted permanent residency in Russia (2020) Granted Russian citizenship (2022)