Mark Shtaif is an Israeli communication scientist and a professor at Tel Aviv University, where he became rector in October 2020. Born in 1966 in Kishinev, USSR, he immigrated to Israel in 1973. After completing his military service, he earned his degrees in electrical engineering from the Technion. Shtaif worked at AT&T before joining Tel Aviv University in 2002. His research focuses on fiber optics and optical communication, integrating optics, quantum theory, and signal processing. He has held various leadership positions within the university's engineering faculty.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 57 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Chisinau (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Mark
warrior, Mars, the god of war
Read Full Mark Name AnalysisApril 21, 1966 Facts
Generation Group
Mark Shtaif belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Chișinău
Educated At: Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Occupation: electrical engineer | scientist
Spouses: Michal
Children: 3
Employers: Tel Aviv University | AT&T
Awards Received: Fellow of the Optical Society | IEEE Fellow
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for April 21, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 21, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 21, 2024 |
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Sun | 0 Taurus 49 | 1 Taurus 45 | 26 Gemini 41 |
Moon | 6 Taurus 55 | 2 Libra 52 | 20 Gemini 43 |
Mercury | 3 Aries 37 | 16 Aries 42 | 18 Cancer 36 |
Venus | 15 Pisces 4 | 20 Aries 1 | 20 Taurus 29 |
Mars | 2 Taurus 38 | 22 Pisces 50 | 14 Gemini 24 |
Jupiter | 27 Gemini 19 | 21 Taurus 53 | 9 Cancer 7 |
Saturn | 24 Pisces 57 | 15 Pisces 41 | 29 Pisces 25 |
Uranus | 16 Virgo 0 | 21 Taurus 52 | 15 Virgo 50 |
Neptune | 21 Scorpio 21 | 28 Pisces 37 | 19 Scorpio 53 |
Pluto | 16 Virgo 8 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 15 Virgo 56 |
Rahu | 26 Taurus 48 | 14 Aries 58 | 23 Taurus 44 |
Ketu | 26 Scorpio 48 | 14 Libra 58 | 23 Scorpio 44 |
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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.Mark Shtaif's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025