Matthew R. Linford is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Brigham Young University since 2006. His laboratory specializes in synthesizing hydrophobic surfaces, diamond stationary phases for liquid chromatography, and microfabricated TLC plates. His research focuses on surface modification, organic thin films, and various techniques including liquid chromatography and thin-film deposition. His group also studies materials for optical data storage and performs surface analysis using several advanced methods.
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Meaning of the name - Matthew
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Matthew Linford belongs to the Generation X group.
Educated At: Brigham Young University | Stanford University
Occupation: chemist
Employers: Brigham Young University
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 April 9, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 9, 2025 |
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Sun | 19 Aries 23 | 20 Aries 5 | 16 Gemini 29 |
Moon | 14 Sagittarius 25 | 13 Virgo 48 | 7 Aquarius 56 |
Mercury | 24 Pisces 4 | 27 Pisces 3 | 29 Gemini 50 |
Venus | 3 Pisces 2 | 24 Pisces 52 | 8 Taurus 3 |
Mars | 23 Aries 53 | 26 Cancer 40 | 6 Gemini 56 |
Jupiter | 25 Gemini 27 | 17 Gemini 24 | 6 Cancer 45 |
Saturn | 23 Pisces 39 | 25 Pisces 26 | 28 Pisces 55 |
Uranus | 16 Virgo 21 | 25 Taurus 11 | 15 Virgo 39 |
Neptune | 21 Scorpio 37 | 0 Aries 22 | 20 Scorpio 7 |
Pluto | 16 Virgo 21 | 3 Aquarius 40 | 15 Virgo 51 |
Rahu | 27 Taurus 25 | 26 Pisces 16 | 24 Taurus 17 |
Ketu | 27 Scorpio 25 | 26 Virgo 16 | 24 Scorpio 17 |
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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.Matthew Linford's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025