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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Taurus 32 | 26 Taurus 48 | 28 Cancer 40 |
| Moon | 1 Cancer 53 | 9 Gemini 15 | 7 Scorpio 17 |
| Mercury | 13 Gemini 37 | 0 Gemini 36 | 8 Cancer 38 |
| Venus | 16 Aries 56 | 28 Gemini 24 | 15 Gemini 35 |
| Mars | 6 Leo 8 | 29 Aries 4 | 13 Virgo 37 |
| Jupiter | 6 Aquarius 53 | 21 Cancer 31 | 2 Aquarius 31 |
| Saturn | 0 Aquarius 6 | 10 Aries 49 | 26 Capricorn 42 |
| Uranus | 21 Leo 50 | 1 Gemini 15 | 24 Leo 27 |
| Neptune | 9 Scorpio 28 | 3 Aries 44 | 8 Scorpio 31 |
| Pluto | 5 Virgo 31 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 6 Virgo 32 |
| Rahu | 2 Virgo 6 | 4 Pisces 55 | 28 Leo 39 |
| Ketu | 2 Pisces 6 | 4 Virgo 55 | 28 Aquarius 39 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
John Birrenbach's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026
