Dennis Merzel, also known as Genpo Roshi, is an influential American Zen and spirituality teacher. Born on June 3, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, he has dedicated his life to the practice and teaching of Zen Buddhism. Merzel is recognized for his contributions to spiritual education and for making Zen practices accessible to a wider audience. His teachings often emphasize direct experience and understanding in personal spiritual development.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 318 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Dennis
follower of Dionysus
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Generation Group
Dennis Merzel belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Educated At: USC Rossier School of Education | University of Southern California
Occupation: teacher
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 June 3, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 3, 2025 |
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Sun | 12 Gemini 55 | 13 Gemini 20 | 0 Virgo 22 |
Moon | 4 Scorpio 54 | 19 Virgo 13 | 22 Libra 56 |
Mercury | 19 Taurus 3 | 18 Gemini 52 | 22 Virgo 27 |
Venus | 6 Gemini 31 | 27 Aries 31 | 16 Virgo 11 |
Mars | 7 Leo 1 | 22 Leo 29 | 26 Virgo 35 |
Jupiter | 20 Leo 38 | 28 Gemini 36 | 5 Virgo 55 |
Saturn | 28 Gemini 10 | 0 Aries 33 | 7 Cancer 59 |
Uranus | 9 Gemini 11 | 28 Taurus 17 | 12 Gemini 51 |
Neptune | 1 Libra 30 | 1 Aries 54 | 2 Libra 46 |
Pluto | 6 Leo 51 | 3 Aquarius 36 | 9 Leo 0 |
Rahu | 29 Cancer 59 | 23 Pisces 21 | 25 Cancer 42 |
Ketu | 29 Capricorn 59 | 23 Virgo 21 | 25 Capricorn 42 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Dennis Merzel's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025