John Clifford Bird is a Canadian engineer, scientist, and journalist born on April 4, 1955. His research spans laser physics, atmospheric physics, and materials in microgravity. Bird set a world record for hang gliding altitude by launching from a helium balloon at 35,000 feet. He spent a year at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station, an experience chronicled in his book 'One Day, One Night: Portraits of the South Pole.' His contributions to science and exploration are significant, blending his interests in engineering, physics, and journalism.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Bird belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: York University
Occupation: engineer
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 April 11, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 11, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 11, 2025 |
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Sun | 21 Aries 1 | 22 Aries 3 | 28 Gemini 35 |
Moon | 9 Sagittarius 53 | 7 Libra 43 | 6 Cancer 7 |
Mercury | 9 Aries 8 | 27 Pisces 37 | 21 Gemini 59 |
Venus | 14 Pisces 32 | 24 Pisces 40 | 8 Gemini 55 |
Mars | 0 Gemini 30 | 27 Cancer 25 | 16 Cancer 42 |
Jupiter | 20 Cancer 43 | 17 Gemini 44 | 1 Leo 21 |
Saturn | 20 Scorpio 20 | 25 Pisces 40 | 15 Scorpio 40 |
Uranus | 23 Cancer 40 | 25 Taurus 17 | 26 Cancer 10 |
Neptune | 27 Libra 2 | 0 Aries 27 | 25 Libra 32 |
Pluto | 24 Leo 26 | 3 Aquarius 41 | 24 Leo 45 |
Rahu | 0 Capricorn 5 | 26 Pisces 9 | 26 Sagittarius 22 |
Ketu | 0 Cancer 5 | 26 Virgo 9 | 26 Gemini 22 |
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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.John Bird's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2025