John van der Giessen is a former American rugby union player, born on May 6, 1982. He played as a lock for the USA Eagles XV team and captained the side during his career. He represented the United States in two Rugby World Cups, in 2007 and 2011. Additionally, van der Giessen played professional rugby in notable leagues, including the English Premiership and the French Top 14. After a successful career, he has since retired from professional rugby.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 317 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Boise (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Generation Group
John van der Giessen belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Jerome
Occupation: rugby union player
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 May 6, 1982
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 6, 2025 |
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Sun | 15 Taurus 53 | 16 Taurus 27 | 27 Gemini 10 |
Moon | 1 Scorpio 12 | 11 Virgo 28 | 18 Taurus 28 |
Mercury | 6 Gemini 53 | 23 Aries 55 | 7 Gemini 29 |
Venus | 2 Aries 30 | 3 Aries 43 | 22 Taurus 2 |
Mars | 0 Libra 31 | 8 Leo 17 | 8 Libra 3 |
Jupiter | 3 Scorpio 54 | 22 Gemini 32 | 0 Scorpio 22 |
Saturn | 17 Libra 20 | 28 Pisces 19 | 15 Libra 54 |
Uranus | 3 Sagittarius 23 | 26 Taurus 40 | 1 Sagittarius 39 |
Neptune | 26 Sagittarius 40 | 1 Aries 16 | 25 Sagittarius 38 |
Pluto | 24 Libra 58 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 24 Libra 11 |
Rahu | 16 Cancer 31 | 24 Pisces 50 | 14 Cancer 15 |
Ketu | 16 Capricorn 31 | 24 Virgo 50 | 14 Capricorn 15 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.John van der Giessen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025