John Dykstra is an influential American special effects artist and computer graphics developer in the film industry, born on June 3, 1947. He has won three Academy Awards and numerous other accolades. A pioneer in special effects, he co-founded Industrial Light & Magic, a special effects and computer graphics company at Lucasfilm. Dykstra is renowned for his special effects work on the original Star Wars film, where he brought to life iconic elements like the lightsaber and space battles. His credits include Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, Stuart Little, X-Men, and Spider-Man series.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 343 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisJune 3, 1947 Facts
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John Dykstra belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Long Beach
Educated At: California State University, Long Beach
Occupation: special effects artist
Children: Chloe Dykstra
Employers: Lucasfilm | Light & Magic
Awards Received: Sitges Film Festival best special effects award | 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 June 3, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 12 Gemini 23 | 13 Gemini 29 | 26 Leo 57 |
| Moon | 12 Sagittarius 30 | 21 Virgo 14 | 25 Libra 18 |
| Mercury | 2 Cancer 8 | 19 Gemini 14 | 18 Leo 26 |
| Venus | 17 Taurus 49 | 27 Aries 40 | 23 Leo 11 |
| Mars | 10 Taurus 12 | 22 Leo 35 | 4 Cancer 33 |
| Jupiter | 20 Scorpio 3 | 28 Gemini 38 | 19 Scorpio 27 |
| Saturn | 5 Leo 29 | 0 Aries 34 | 14 Leo 47 |
| Uranus | 21 Gemini 21 | 28 Taurus 17 | 25 Gemini 25 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 5 | 1 Aries 54 | 9 Libra 0 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 20 | 3 Aquarius 36 | 13 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 2 Gemini 0 | 23 Pisces 20 | 27 Taurus 52 |
| Ketu | 2 Sagittarius 0 | 23 Virgo 20 | 27 Scorpio 52 |
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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 Dykstra's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2025
