Kenneth Owen Merten is a former American competition swimmer who excelled in breaststroke events. Born on May 4, 1945, he won three medals at the Pan American Games, including a silver in the 200-meter breaststroke in 1963 and two bronzes in 1967. Merten competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics but did not advance in the breaststroke events. He set American records while at Southern Methodist University and contributed to a world record in the 4×100-meter medley relay. Post-swimming, he had a 32-year career in education and now participates in windsurfing and charity events.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 282 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Kenneth
handsome, born of fire
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Kenneth Owen Merten belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Akron
Educated At: Southern Methodist University
Occupation: swimmer
Employers: Southern Methodist University
Awards Received: 3-time Pan American Games medalist, NCAA individual national championships in 100- and 200-yard breaststroke
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 4, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 4, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13 Taurus 49 | 14 Taurus 26 | 0 Leo 25 |
| Moon | 6 Aquarius 27 | 15 Leo 36 | 12 Capricorn 45 |
| Mercury | 19 Aries 4 | 20 Aries 44 | 27 Leo 24 |
| Venus | 17 Aries 18 | 2 Aries 21 | 16 Gemini 58 |
| Mars | 1 Aries 25 | 7 Leo 18 | 0 Gemini 12 |
| Jupiter | 17 Virgo 29 | 22 Gemini 7 | 23 Virgo 49 |
| Saturn | 7 Cancer 15 | 28 Pisces 7 | 16 Cancer 54 |
| Uranus | 11 Gemini 29 | 26 Taurus 33 | 15 Gemini 56 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 5 | 1 Aries 12 | 4 Libra 3 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 56 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 9 Leo 34 |
| Rahu | 12 Cancer 15 | 24 Pisces 56 | 8 Cancer 1 |
| Ketu | 12 Capricorn 15 | 24 Virgo 56 | 8 Capricorn 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.Kenneth Owen Merten's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025
