Jenova Chen is a Chinese video game designer born on October 8, 1981, in Shanghai, China. He is best known for co-founding Thatgamecompany and directing the acclaimed game Journey, which has received numerous awards for its innovative design and emotional storytelling. Chen's work often focuses on creating unique gaming experiences that emphasize emotional connections between players and the game's environment.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 336 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Shanghai (8:0 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
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Meaning of the name - Jenova
The name Jenova doesn't have a concrete meaning outside of the Final Fantasy VII video game. Within the game, it represents an ancient and powerful being, often associated with the concept of a 'Mother' or a source of life.
Read Full Jenova Name AnalysisOctober 8, 1981 Facts
Generation Group
Jenova Chen belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Shanghai
Educated At: USC Interactive Media Division | Donghua University | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | University of Southern California
Occupation: video game director | video game designer | artist | computer scientist
Employers: Thatgamecompany
Awards Received: Awards for Journey
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 October 8, 1981
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Libra 47 | 15 Libra 8 | 28 Scorpio 45 |
| Moon | 5 Aquarius 45 | 29 Aries 4 | 28 Virgo 38 |
| Mercury | 3 Scorpio 40 | 2 Scorpio 12 | 17 Scorpio 50 |
| Venus | 29 Scorpio 3 | 22 Virgo 55 | 15 Capricorn 26 |
| Mars | 22 Leo 20 | 10 Scorpio 46 | 17 Virgo 27 |
| Jupiter | 19 Libra 19 | 23 Cancer 17 | 28 Libra 41 |
| Saturn | 13 Libra 26 | 27 Pisces 7 | 18 Libra 32 |
| Uranus | 27 Scorpio 49 | 1 Gemini 3 | 0 Sagittarius 21 |
| Neptune | 22 Sagittarius 25 | 0 Aries 20 | 23 Sagittarius 39 |
| Pluto | 23 Libra 53 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 25 Libra 36 |
| Rahu | 27 Cancer 40 | 16 Pisces 39 | 25 Cancer 21 |
| Ketu | 27 Capricorn 40 | 16 Virgo 39 | 25 Capricorn 21 |
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.Jenova Chen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025