Victor J. Katz is an American mathematician, mathematics historian, and educator born on December 31, 1942, in Philadelphia. He earned his bachelor's degree from Princeton University in 1963 and completed his Ph.D. at Brandeis University in 1968. Katz is well-known for his contributions to algebra and for integrating the history of mathematics into education. He has authored a notable textbook and organized numerous workshops on the subject, contributing significantly to mathematical pedagogy. He has been influential in promoting the contextual understanding of mathematics through historical perspectives.
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Your next birthday is 190 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Victor
conqueror, winner
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Victor J. Katz belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Educated At: Brandeis University | Princeton University
Occupation: university teacher | mathematician
Spouses: Phyllis Katz
Children: 3
Employers: Federal City College | University of the District of Columbia | Boston University | Mathematical Association of America
Awards Received: Watson, Helen, Miles, and Audrey Davis Prize
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 December 31, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 31, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 31, 2024 |
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| Sun | 9 Capricorn 21 | 10 Capricorn 28 | 2 Aries 9 |
| Moon | 20 Libra 3 | 19 Capricorn 25 | 23 Libra 12 |
| Mercury | 26 Capricorn 8 | 19 Sagittarius 27 | 21 Pisces 2 |
| Venus | 20 Capricorn 17 | 27 Aquarius 21 | 2 Taurus 7 |
| Mars | 11 Sagittarius 16 | 2 Leo 2 | 11 Aquarius 20 |
| Jupiter | 21 Cancer 23 | 13 Gemini 14 | 15 Cancer 12 |
| Saturn | 7 Gemini 5 | 14 Pisces 26 | 7 Gemini 43 |
| Uranus | 1 Gemini 11 | 23 Taurus 39 | 1 Gemini 23 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 4 | 27 Pisces 17 | 0 Libra 40 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 40 | 1 Aquarius 3 | 5 Leo 3 |
| Rahu | 27 Leo 31 | 1 Aries 30 | 23 Leo 11 |
| Ketu | 27 Aquarius 31 | 1 Libra 30 | 23 Aquarius 11 |
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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.Victor J. Katz's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2025
