Jim Rygiel is an American VFX supervisor born on February 17, 1955, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He is renowned for his exceptional work in visual effects and received a total of three Academy Awards for his contributions to 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. His accomplishments have made a significant impact on the film industry, particularly in the realm of visual storytelling through innovative technology.
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Your next birthday is 243 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
Read Full Jim Name AnalysisFebruary 17, 1955 Facts
Generation Group
Jim Rygiel belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Kenosha
Educated At: St. Joseph High School | Otis College of Art and Design | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Occupation: visual effects supervisor
Awards Received: Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
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 February 17, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Aquarius 18 | 29 Aquarius 19 | 7 Taurus 40 |
| Moon | 0 Capricorn 7 | 26 Libra 45 | 2 Leo 16 |
| Mercury | 17 Aquarius 53 | 5 Pisces 59 | 14 Taurus 9 |
| Venus | 12 Capricorn 50 | 8 Aries 2 | 4 Aries 56 |
| Mars | 23 Aries 53 | 17 Cancer 16 | 11 Gemini 57 |
| Jupiter | 20 Cancer 48 | 11 Gemini 34 | 22 Cancer 27 |
| Saturn | 21 Scorpio 32 | 19 Pisces 16 | 19 Scorpio 11 |
| Uranus | 24 Cancer 23 | 23 Taurus 25 | 23 Cancer 57 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 8 | 28 Pisces 29 | 26 Libra 34 |
| Pluto | 25 Leo 29 | 2 Aquarius 34 | 24 Leo 18 |
| Rahu | 2 Capricorn 53 | 28 Pisces 58 | 29 Sagittarius 11 |
| Ketu | 2 Cancer 53 | 28 Virgo 58 | 29 Gemini 11 |
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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.Jim Rygiel's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025
