Johannes Gijsbrecht Kuenen, born on December 9, 1940, in Heemstede, is a prominent Dutch microbiologist. He is a professor emeritus at Delft University of Technology and a visiting scientist at the University of Southern California. Kuenen studied at the University of Groningen, earning his doctorate in 1972 under Professor Dr. Hans Veldkamp. His research initially focused on bacteria in the natural sulfur cycle and later on nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria, contributing to the discovery of Anammox bacteria. He retired in 2005 but remains active in scientific research.
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Meaning of the name - Gijs
bright pledge, shining promise
Read Full Gijs Name AnalysisDecember 9, 1940 Facts
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Gijs Kuenen belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Heemstede
Educated At: University of Groningen
Occupation: microbiologist | university teacher
Employers: Delft University of Technology | University of Groningen
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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 December 9, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 17 Sagittarius 30 | 17 Sagittarius 52 | 13 Pisces 44 |
| Moon | 20 Aries 26 | 21 Leo 57 | 25 Taurus 47 |
| Mercury | 0 Sagittarius 15 | 27 Scorpio 22 | 1 Pisces 30 |
| Venus | 16 Scorpio 14 | 11 Sagittarius 9 | 2 Pisces 12 |
| Mars | 12 Scorpio 33 | 25 Sagittarius 47 | 10 Capricorn 7 |
| Jupiter | 6 Taurus 21 | 23 Cancer 53 | 11 Taurus 48 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 56 | 25 Pisces 11 | 10 Taurus 39 |
| Uranus | 23 Taurus 13 | 28 Taurus 42 | 22 Taurus 39 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 35 | 29 Pisces 21 | 26 Virgo 41 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 5 | 2 Aquarius 6 | 2 Leo 22 |
| Rahu | 7 Libra 21 | 13 Pisces 20 | 2 Libra 51 |
| Ketu | 7 Aries 21 | 13 Virgo 20 | 2 Aries 51 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Gijs Kuenen's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2026
