John Marius Opitz is a German-American geneticist and professor at the University of Utah's School of Medicine, born on August 15, 1935. He is best known for rediscovering the concept of evolutionary fields in humans, initially discussed by Hans Spemann in amphibians. Additionally, he has investigated and characterized numerous genetic syndromes, many of which are referred to as 'Opitz syndromes,' including Smith–Lemli–Opitz syndrome, Opitz–Kaveggia syndrome, Opitz G/BBB syndrome, and Bohring–Opitz syndrome, along with conditions related to autosomal and X-linked inheritance. He founded the Wisconsin Center for Clinical Genetics and the American Journal of Medical Genetics.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Marius Opitz belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hamburg
Educated At: University of Iowa
Occupation: geneticist | pediatrician | university teacher | physician
Employers: Montana State University | University of Wisconsin–Madison | University of Utah
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science | ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award
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Ephemeris for August 15, 1935
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Leo 55 | 23 Leo 7 | 20 Scorpio 23 |
| Moon | 8 Pisces 34 | 16 Taurus 15 | 0 Cancer 32 |
| Mercury | 27 Leo 47 | 5 Leo 23 | 5 Scorpio 28 |
| Venus | 22 Virgo 39 | 18 Cancer 9 | 3 Libra 49 |
| Mars | 9 Scorpio 40 | 5 Libra 29 | 11 Capricorn 57 |
| Jupiter | 14 Scorpio 58 | 14 Cancer 46 | 0 Sagittarius 50 |
| Saturn | 8 Pisces 7 | 0 Aries 54 | 3 Pisces 41 |
| Uranus | 5 Taurus 31 | 1 Gemini 17 | 2 Taurus 50 |
| Neptune | 13 Virgo 28 | 1 Aries 43 | 16 Virgo 24 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 20 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 27 Cancer 21 |
| Rahu | 20 Capricorn 14 | 19 Pisces 29 | 15 Capricorn 28 |
| Ketu | 20 Cancer 14 | 19 Virgo 29 | 15 Cancer 28 |
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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 Marius Opitz's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2025
