Jillian Banfield is an Australian-American microbiologist, biochemist, and geologist. Born on August 18, 1959, in Armidale, Australia, she has made significant contributions to the fields of microbiology and environmental science. Her work involves the study of microorganisms and their ecological roles, particularly in relation to biogeochemical cycles. Banfield's research has implications for understanding environmental processes and challenges, showcasing her interdisciplinary expertise and its impact on science and society.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 334 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Australia/Sydney (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Jillian
youthful, downy-bearded
Read Full Jillian Name AnalysisAugust 18, 1959 Facts
Generation Group
Jillian Banfield belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Armidale
Educated At: Johns Hopkins University | Australian National University
Occupation: geomicrobiologist | microbiologist | biochemist | botanist | geologist
Employers: University of Wisconsin–Madison | University of California, Berkeley
Awards Received: honorary doctor of ETH Zürich | Dana Medal | Fellow of the Royal Society | H. C. Urey Award | Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science | L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science | MacArthur Fellows Program | Guggenheim Fellowship | V. M. Goldschmidt Award | Benjamin Franklin Medal
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 August 18, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Leo 24 | 25 Leo 24 | 28 Libra 55 |
Moon | 18 Aquarius 32 | 19 Gemini 54 | 9 Cancer 14 |
Mercury | 7 Leo 57 | 6 Leo 57 | 20 Scorpio 2 |
Venus | 15 Virgo 6 | 20 Cancer 58 | 14 Virgo 1 |
Mars | 17 Virgo 56 | 6 Libra 59 | 1 Scorpio 8 |
Jupiter | 23 Scorpio 13 | 15 Cancer 15 | 3 Sagittarius 16 |
Saturn | 1 Capricorn 6 | 0 Aries 46 | 2 Capricorn 37 |
Uranus | 17 Leo 12 | 1 Gemini 19 | 20 Leo 32 |
Neptune | 4 Scorpio 27 | 1 Aries 40 | 6 Scorpio 24 |
Pluto | 3 Virgo 36 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 5 Virgo 36 |
Rahu | 5 Libra 55 | 19 Pisces 21 | 2 Libra 25 |
Ketu | 5 Aries 55 | 19 Virgo 21 | 2 Aries 25 |
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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.Jillian Banfield's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025