Robert Root-Bernstein is a Professor of Physiology at Michigan State University, born on August 7, 1953. He holds a PhD from Princeton University and was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship in 1981. His research interests include creativity, and he authored several important books, including 'Sparks of Genius' and 'Rethinking AIDS'. Root-Bernstein suggests that while HIV plays a role in AIDS development, various co-factors may also be significant. He has been associated with AIDS denialism, challenging the prevailing views on the disease.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert Root-Bernstein belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Salk Institute for Biological Studies | Princeton University
Occupation: physiologist | writer
Employers: Michigan State University | University of California, Los Angeles
Awards Received: MacArthur Fellows Program
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 August 7, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 7, 2025 |
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Sun | 14 Leo 52 | 15 Leo 26 | 25 Libra 1 |
Moon | 22 Cancer 28 | 25 Capricorn 29 | 1 Pisces 20 |
Mercury | 27 Cancer 56 | 4 Leo 56 | 18 Scorpio 40 |
Venus | 4 Cancer 8 | 8 Cancer 46 | 0 Libra 5 |
Mars | 5 Leo 45 | 0 Libra 28 | 21 Virgo 21 |
Jupiter | 19 Gemini 31 | 13 Cancer 8 | 26 Gemini 13 |
Saturn | 22 Libra 40 | 1 Aries 16 | 0 Scorpio 0 |
Uranus | 20 Cancer 26 | 1 Gemini 7 | 23 Cancer 5 |
Neptune | 21 Libra 27 | 1 Aries 52 | 23 Libra 41 |
Pluto | 22 Leo 39 | 2 Aquarius 15 | 24 Leo 39 |
Rahu | 2 Aquarius 29 | 19 Pisces 54 | 28 Capricorn 40 |
Ketu | 2 Leo 29 | 19 Virgo 54 | 28 Cancer 40 |
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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.Robert Root-Bernstein's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2025