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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 20 Cancer 7 | 20 Cancer 22 | 18 Virgo 44 |
| Moon | 9 Capricorn 6 | 26 Gemini 19 | 27 Pisces 5 |
| Mercury | 16 Leo 1 | 20 Cancer 55 | 5 Virgo 2 |
| Venus | 14 Leo 21 | 3 Virgo 19 | 27 Libra 31 |
| Mars | 7 Libra 7 | 9 Gemini 48 | 14 Scorpio 28 |
| Jupiter | 18 Gemini 23 | 2 Leo 43 | 28 Gemini 54 |
| Saturn | 17 Pisces 15 | 14 Aries 26 | 13 Pisces 39 |
| Uranus | 12 Virgo 3 | 4 Gemini 16 | 15 Virgo 32 |
| Neptune | 17 Scorpio 18 | 4 Aries 24 | 17 Scorpio 44 |
| Pluto | 14 Virgo 17 | 4 Aquarius 37 | 16 Virgo 13 |
| Rahu | 11 Gemini 46 | 1 Pisces 57 | 8 Gemini 32 |
| Ketu | 11 Sagittarius 46 | 1 Virgo 57 | 8 Sagittarius 32 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Simson Garfinkel's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2026
