William W. Destler, born on August 26, 1946, is a university professor and administrator, currently serving as the ninth president of the Rochester Institute of Technology since July 1, 2007. He previously held the position of president and vice president for student affairs at the University of Maryland, College Park from 2001 to 2007, and has held multiple academic administrative roles. Destler obtained his bachelor's degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1968 and his Ph.D. in applied physics from Cornell University in 1972, with research focused on high-energy sources of microwaves and advanced accelerator technologies.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William W. Destler belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Stevens Institute of Technology | Cornell University
Occupation: University Professor | Administrator
Employers: Rochester Institute of Technology | University of Maryland
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 26, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025 |
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Sun | 2 Virgo 50 | 3 Virgo 42 | 20 Scorpio 43 |
Moon | 0 Virgo 34 | 13 Libra 44 | 21 Cancer 30 |
Mercury | 16 Leo 2 | 17 Leo 42 | 6 Sagittarius 50 |
Venus | 18 Libra 35 | 1 Leo 13 | 27 Scorpio 16 |
Mars | 10 Libra 54 | 12 Libra 30 | 5 Sagittarius 1 |
Jupiter | 24 Libra 16 | 16 Cancer 55 | 10 Scorpio 29 |
Saturn | 3 Leo 23 | 0 Aries 15 | 9 Leo 17 |
Uranus | 21 Gemini 22 | 1 Gemini 26 | 20 Gemini 55 |
Neptune | 7 Libra 4 | 1 Aries 28 | 9 Libra 51 |
Pluto | 12 Leo 3 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 13 Leo 21 |
Rahu | 16 Gemini 53 | 18 Pisces 54 | 12 Gemini 42 |
Ketu | 16 Sagittarius 53 | 18 Virgo 54 | 12 Sagittarius 42 |
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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.William W. Destler's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025