Michael Sturtz is an accomplished sculptor and designer, known for his work in industrial arts education and creative innovation. He founded The Crucible nonprofit arts school in Oakland and led the ReDesigning Theater Project at Stanford's d.school. Sturtz established the Creative Ignition Lab at Autodesk to explore new learning methodologies. Additionally, he has contributed to advancements in machine learning and robotic welding and played a significant role in the prototyping lab at Google X, focusing on automated manufacturing research.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 344 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Generation Group
Michael Sturtz belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Walnut Creek
Educated At: School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Occupation: designer
Employers: The Crucible | Stanford University | Autodesk | Google X
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 17, 1969
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Taurus 41 | 26 Taurus 53 | 21 Cancer 11 |
| Moon | 12 Gemini 40 | 10 Gemini 31 | 12 Cancer 27 |
| Mercury | 12 Gemini 1 | 0 Gemini 47 | 10 Cancer 57 |
| Venus | 16 Aries 0 | 28 Gemini 30 | 7 Gemini 21 |
| Mars | 14 Sagittarius 11 | 29 Aries 8 | 1 Sagittarius 54 |
| Jupiter | 26 Virgo 1 | 21 Cancer 32 | 29 Virgo 39 |
| Saturn | 2 Taurus 23 | 10 Aries 49 | 7 Taurus 53 |
| Uranus | 0 Libra 6 | 1 Gemini 15 | 0 Libra 30 |
| Neptune | 27 Scorpio 21 | 3 Aries 44 | 26 Scorpio 5 |
| Pluto | 22 Virgo 28 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 22 Virgo 51 |
| Rahu | 27 Pisces 22 | 4 Pisces 55 | 24 Pisces 21 |
| Ketu | 27 Virgo 22 | 4 Virgo 55 | 24 Virgo 21 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Michael Sturtz's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026
