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 329 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13 Taurus 49 | 14 Taurus 12 | 1 Leo 22 |
| Moon | 6 Aquarius 27 | 16 Sagittarius 32 | 26 Capricorn 0 |
| Mercury | 19 Aries 4 | 3 Taurus 1 | 28 Leo 20 |
| Venus | 17 Aries 18 | 12 Gemini 43 | 18 Gemini 3 |
| Mars | 1 Aries 25 | 19 Aries 10 | 0 Gemini 53 |
| Jupiter | 17 Virgo 29 | 19 Cancer 27 | 23 Virgo 59 |
| Saturn | 7 Cancer 15 | 9 Aries 27 | 17 Cancer 2 |
| Uranus | 11 Gemini 29 | 0 Gemini 29 | 15 Gemini 59 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 5 | 3 Aries 22 | 4 Libra 5 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 56 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 9 Leo 36 |
| Rahu | 12 Cancer 15 | 5 Pisces 37 | 7 Cancer 58 |
| Ketu | 12 Capricorn 15 | 5 Virgo 37 | 7 Capricorn 58 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Kenneth Owen Merten's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2026
