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 256 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 28 Aquarius 18 | 29 Aquarius 5 | 8 Taurus 38 |
| Moon | 0 Capricorn 7 | 2 Pisces 9 | 15 Leo 48 |
| Mercury | 17 Aquarius 53 | 16 Pisces 58 | 16 Taurus 16 |
| Venus | 12 Capricorn 50 | 9 Pisces 10 | 6 Aries 8 |
| Mars | 23 Aries 53 | 19 Aquarius 52 | 12 Gemini 37 |
| Jupiter | 20 Cancer 48 | 15 Cancer 50 | 22 Cancer 34 |
| Saturn | 21 Scorpio 32 | 0 Aries 19 | 19 Scorpio 7 |
| Uranus | 24 Cancer 23 | 27 Taurus 33 | 23 Cancer 58 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 8 | 0 Aries 39 | 26 Libra 32 |
| Pluto | 25 Leo 29 | 4 Aquarius 13 | 24 Leo 18 |
| Rahu | 2 Capricorn 53 | 9 Pisces 38 | 29 Sagittarius 7 |
| Ketu | 2 Cancer 53 | 9 Virgo 38 | 29 Gemini 7 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Jim Rygiel's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2026
