John 'Sparky' Birrenbach, born May 17, 1961, is an American businessman and marketing consultant who is also a writer and filmmaker. He is notably recognized as a marijuana rights activist and the founder of the Institute for Hemp. In 1996, Birrenbach was the Independent Grassroots Party's nominee for US President, showcasing his commitment to political activism. His contributions to the advocacy for hemp and marijuana rights have earned him prominence in related communities.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Birrenbach belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Minnesota
Occupation: writer
Awards Received: High Times magazine's 1993 Freedom Fighter of the Year
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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 May 17, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Taurus 32 | 27 Taurus 2 | 27 Cancer 43 |
| Moon | 1 Cancer 53 | 23 Capricorn 20 | 24 Libra 33 |
| Mercury | 13 Gemini 37 | 12 Taurus 58 | 7 Cancer 33 |
| Venus | 16 Aries 56 | 12 Aries 2 | 14 Gemini 30 |
| Mars | 6 Leo 8 | 13 Leo 39 | 13 Virgo 1 |
| Jupiter | 6 Aquarius 53 | 24 Gemini 51 | 2 Aquarius 39 |
| Saturn | 0 Aquarius 6 | 29 Pisces 18 | 26 Capricorn 46 |
| Uranus | 21 Leo 50 | 27 Taurus 18 | 24 Leo 23 |
| Neptune | 9 Scorpio 28 | 1 Aries 33 | 8 Scorpio 31 |
| Pluto | 5 Virgo 31 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 6 Virgo 30 |
| Rahu | 2 Virgo 6 | 24 Pisces 15 | 28 Leo 42 |
| Ketu | 2 Pisces 6 | 24 Virgo 15 | 28 Aquarius 42 |
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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 Birrenbach's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2025
