Zhi-Xun Shen is a Chinese-American experimental solid-state physicist and materials scientist. He studied at Fudan University, earning his bachelor's degree in 1983, followed by a master's from Rutgers University in 1985, and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford University in 1989. He progressed through academic ranks at Stanford and in 2006 became Paul Piggott Professor. He is also a chief scientist at SLAC and founded the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences. His work includes developing precision instruments and studying high-temperature superconductors using advanced techniques like ARPES.
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July 1, 1962 Facts
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Zhi-Xun Shen belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Rutgers University | Fudan University | Stanford University
Occupation: academic | university teacher | physicist
Employers: Stanford University
Awards Received: Kamerlingh Onnes Prize | Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize | Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award | Fellow of the American Physical Society
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 1, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 9 Cancer 22 | 10 Cancer 6 | 9 Virgo 44 |
Moon | 5 Cancer 43 | 27 Virgo 56 | 18 Libra 47 |
Mercury | 17 Gemini 46 | 5 Leo 53 | 5 Libra 18 |
Venus | 17 Leo 0 | 26 Taurus 46 | 25 Libra 53 |
Mars | 24 Taurus 42 | 8 Virgo 11 | 7 Cancer 7 |
Jupiter | 12 Pisces 29 | 4 Cancer 59 | 7 Pisces 12 |
Saturn | 10 Aquarius 25 | 1 Aries 42 | 6 Aquarius 8 |
Uranus | 27 Leo 53 | 29 Taurus 45 | 1 Virgo 31 |
Neptune | 10 Scorpio 49 | 2 Aries 10 | 11 Scorpio 9 |
Pluto | 7 Virgo 59 | 3 Aquarius 7 | 9 Virgo 52 |
Rahu | 10 Leo 23 | 21 Pisces 52 | 7 Leo 3 |
Ketu | 10 Aquarius 23 | 21 Virgo 52 | 7 Aquarius 3 |
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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.Zhi-Xun Shen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2025