John L. Gainer is an American chemical engineer, co-founder, and former chief scientific officer of Diffusion Pharmaceuticals. He was instrumental in researching oxygen diffusion-enhancing compounds (ODECs) and created the bipolar trans carotenoid salts subclass. The lead compound he invented, trans sodium crocetinate (TSC), emerged during his tenure as a professor at the University of Virginia, where he contributed significantly to the field before retiring in March 2020.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John L. Gainer belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: University of Virginia
Occupation: engineer
Employers: Diffusion Pharmaceuticals | University of Virginia
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 July 19, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 19, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Cancer 20 | 27 Cancer 16 | 20 Libra 41 |
Moon | 16 Aries 24 | 19 Taurus 31 | 28 Gemini 21 |
Mercury | 20 Leo 36 | 15 Leo 29 | 23 Libra 41 |
Venus | 6 Virgo 18 | 16 Gemini 52 | 0 Sagittarius 29 |
Mars | 27 Cancer 55 | 18 Virgo 49 | 23 Virgo 20 |
Jupiter | 0 Pisces 56 | 9 Cancer 2 | 22 Aquarius 21 |
Saturn | 18 Aries 3 | 1 Aries 47 | 14 Aries 15 |
Uranus | 17 Taurus 19 | 0 Gemini 32 | 16 Taurus 49 |
Neptune | 19 Virgo 1 | 2 Aries 6 | 21 Virgo 58 |
Pluto | 29 Cancer 35 | 2 Aquarius 42 | 1 Leo 26 |
Rahu | 23 Scorpio 38 | 20 Pisces 55 | 19 Scorpio 1 |
Ketu | 23 Taurus 38 | 20 Virgo 55 | 19 Taurus 1 |
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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 L. Gainer's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025