Maurice Kottelat is a Swiss fish scientist known for his expertise in fish biology and taxonomy. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of freshwater fish species, particularly in Southeast Asia. His work includes the description of new species and the study of fish distribution and ecology. Kottelat's research has been influential in conservation efforts and has provided valuable insights for ichthyology, the branch of zoology concerned with fishes.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Your next birthday is 26 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Zurich (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Maurice
dark-skinned, Moorish
Read Full Maurice Name AnalysisJuly 16, 1957 Facts
Generation Group
Maurice Kottelat belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Delémont
Educated At: University of Neuchâtel | University of Amsterdam
Occupation: ichthyologist
Awards Received: honorary doctor of the University of Neuchâtel
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 July 16, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 16, 2024 |
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Sun | 23 Cancer 38 | 24 Cancer 24 | 28 Virgo 11 |
Moon | 13 Pisces 33 | 22 Scorpio 20 | 24 Leo 49 |
Mercury | 7 Leo 5 | 20 Leo 34 | 11 Virgo 35 |
Venus | 18 Leo 16 | 5 Leo 53 | 8 Scorpio 27 |
Mars | 15 Leo 39 | 26 Taurus 56 | 28 Virgo 14 |
Jupiter | 26 Virgo 19 | 11 Gemini 26 | 8 Libra 57 |
Saturn | 8 Sagittarius 41 | 19 Pisces 6 | 9 Sagittarius 23 |
Uranus | 6 Leo 26 | 26 Taurus 23 | 10 Leo 17 |
Neptune | 29 Libra 49 | 29 Pisces 52 | 1 Scorpio 6 |
Pluto | 28 Leo 56 | 1 Aquarius 1 | 1 Virgo 3 |
Rahu | 16 Scorpio 18 | 10 Aries 25 | 12 Scorpio 45 |
Ketu | 16 Taurus 18 | 10 Libra 25 | 12 Taurus 45 |
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.Maurice Kottelat's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025