John Cairns Jr. was a renowned American ecologist, limnologist, and ecotoxicologist, recognized for his expertise in the research and restoration of aquatic ecosystems. As a professor at Virginia Tech, his curriculum spanned topics from protozoology, limnology, and ecotoxicology to ecosystem risk assessment and the ethics of science. Cairns authored numerous textbooks and articles addressing the growing environmental destruction caused by human interference. He was a member of prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and served as president of the American Microscopical Society.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Place of Birth: Conshohocken
Place of Death: Blacksburg
Occupation: ecologist | toxicologist | university teacher
Employers: Virginia Tech | University of Kansas
Awards Received: Fellow of the Ecological Society of America | Ruth Patrick Award
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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 8, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Taurus 2 | 18 Taurus 5 | 25 Leo 38 |
| Moon | 27 Aquarius 25 | 4 Aquarius 8 | 1 Sagittarius 2 |
| Mercury | 7 Gemini 39 | 11 Taurus 8 | 19 Virgo 9 |
| Venus | 14 Aries 27 | 17 Gemini 33 | 19 Leo 42 |
| Mars | 15 Gemini 14 | 22 Aries 13 | 22 Leo 7 |
| Jupiter | 13 Scorpio 22 | 20 Cancer 3 | 11 Scorpio 29 |
| Saturn | 15 Libra 16 | 9 Aries 53 | 17 Libra 5 |
| Uranus | 16 Pisces 44 | 0 Gemini 43 | 16 Pisces 22 |
| Neptune | 15 Leo 24 | 3 Aries 29 | 18 Leo 12 |
| Pluto | 9 Cancer 28 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 11 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 17 Virgo 34 | 5 Pisces 24 | 12 Virgo 7 |
| Ketu | 17 Pisces 34 | 5 Virgo 24 | 12 Pisces 7 |
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