Astrid Maria de Backer, better known as Astrid Nijgh, is a Dutch singer and composer born on April 16, 1949, in Amsterdam. She is a contralto and gained fame in 1974 with her hit song 'Ik doe wat ik doe'. Despite her divorce from Lennaert Nijgh, her first husband, they continued to collaborate professionally even after their separation.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 295 days away.
Place of Birth
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Meaning of the name - Astrid
divine strength, godly power
Read Full Astrid Name AnalysisApril 16, 1949 Facts
Generation Group
Astrid Nijgh belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Amsterdam
Occupation: singer
Spouses: Lennaert Nijgh
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 April 16, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Aries 22 | 26 Aries 57 | 9 Cancer 30 |
Moon | 14 Sagittarius 29 | 7 Sagittarius 6 | 18 Virgo 1 |
Mercury | 0 Taurus 11 | 0 Aries 19 | 17 Gemini 58 |
Venus | 26 Aries 19 | 24 Pisces 54 | 29 Cancer 40 |
Mars | 19 Aries 52 | 29 Cancer 24 | 15 Gemini 16 |
Jupiter | 0 Aquarius 19 | 18 Gemini 38 | 29 Capricorn 26 |
Saturn | 0 Virgo 2 | 26 Pisces 14 | 2 Virgo 51 |
Uranus | 27 Gemini 19 | 25 Taurus 33 | 1 Cancer 19 |
Neptune | 13 Libra 27 | 0 Aries 37 | 12 Libra 24 |
Pluto | 14 Leo 9 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 15 Leo 4 |
Rahu | 25 Aries 50 | 25 Pisces 53 | 21 Aries 49 |
Ketu | 25 Libra 50 | 25 Virgo 53 | 21 Libra 49 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Astrid Nijgh's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025