Charles U. 'Chip' Martel, born in 1953, is an American computer scientist recognized for his contributions to the field. Additionally, he is an accomplished bridge player, having achieved notable success in the game. Martel was honored with induction into the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Hall of Fame, highlighting his significant achievements in bridge. He is married to Jan Martel, who also holds the distinction of being in the ACBL Hall of Fame.
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Meaning of the name - Chip
A small piece of something, especially wood
Read Full Chip Name AnalysisNovember 17, 1953 Facts
Generation Group
Chip Martel belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: bridge player | computer scientist
Spouses: Jan Martel
Employers: University of California, Davis
Awards Received: Inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame in 2014
Astrology Analysis
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 November 17, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Scorpio 3 | 25 Scorpio 36 | 8 Aquarius 15 |
| Moon | 10 Aries 11 | 27 Libra 34 | 25 Scorpio 26 |
| Mercury | 18 Scorpio 15 | 1 Sagittarius 50 | 17 Aquarius 53 |
| Venus | 7 Scorpio 26 | 13 Scorpio 30 | 7 Aquarius 56 |
| Mars | 9 Libra 59 | 9 Sagittarius 31 | 23 Scorpio 9 |
| Jupiter | 24 Gemini 24 | 25 Cancer 6 | 16 Gemini 27 |
| Saturn | 3 Scorpio 35 | 25 Pisces 9 | 9 Scorpio 31 |
| Uranus | 22 Cancer 58 | 29 Taurus 37 | 20 Cancer 22 |
| Neptune | 24 Libra 45 | 29 Pisces 30 | 26 Libra 4 |
| Pluto | 25 Leo 0 | 1 Aquarius 38 | 24 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 27 Capricorn 5 | 14 Pisces 30 | 23 Capricorn 16 |
| Ketu | 27 Cancer 5 | 14 Virgo 30 | 23 Cancer 16 |
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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.Chip Martel's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2025
