Simson L. Garfinkel (born 1965) is a prominent figure in computer security and information technology, serving as Chief Scientist and COO of BasisTech. Previously a program scientist at AI2050, he has occupied various significant roles in government, including Senior Data Scientist at the DHS and Senior Computer Scientist at the US Census Bureau. He also was an associate professor at the Naval Postgraduate School from 2006 to 2015. Besides his academic and governmental work, Garfinkel is an accomplished journalist, entrepreneur, and inventor focusing on privacy and security.
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Meaning of the name - Simson
He who listens or hears
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Simson Garfinkel belongs to the Generation X group.
Educated At: Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: journalist | computer scientist
Employers: Sandstorm Enterprises | Naval Postgraduate School | United States Census Bureau | National Institute of Standards and Technology | Harvard University
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science | ACM Fellow
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 12, 1965
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 12, 2025 |
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Sun | 20 Cancer 7 | 20 Cancer 36 | 17 Virgo 46 |
Moon | 9 Capricorn 6 | 12 Aquarius 59 | 14 Pisces 47 |
Mercury | 16 Leo 1 | 14 Leo 23 | 3 Virgo 18 |
Venus | 14 Leo 21 | 8 Gemini 58 | 26 Libra 20 |
Mars | 7 Libra 7 | 14 Virgo 38 | 13 Scorpio 47 |
Jupiter | 18 Gemini 23 | 7 Cancer 28 | 28 Gemini 47 |
Saturn | 17 Pisces 15 | 1 Aries 49 | 13 Pisces 44 |
Uranus | 12 Virgo 3 | 0 Gemini 15 | 15 Virgo 28 |
Neptune | 17 Scorpio 18 | 2 Aries 9 | 17 Scorpio 43 |
Pluto | 14 Virgo 17 | 2 Aquarius 52 | 16 Virgo 10 |
Rahu | 11 Gemini 46 | 21 Pisces 17 | 8 Gemini 35 |
Ketu | 11 Sagittarius 46 | 21 Virgo 17 | 8 Sagittarius 35 |
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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.Simson Garfinkel's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025