Beat Näf is a Swiss ancient historian born on April 24, 1957, in Brugg. He studied history, philosophy, and political science at the University of Zurich from 1977 to 1982, earning his diploma in 1984. Näf completed his PhD in 1985, focusing on Athenian democracy and German ancient history. He has held multiple academic positions, becoming a full professor of Ancient History at the University of Zurich in 2004 and was emeritus from 2022. Näf's research interests include late antiquity, the history of classical studies, and the reception of antiquity.
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Meaning of the name - Beat
rhythm, blessed
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Beat Näf belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Brugg
Educated At: University of Zurich
Occupation: university teacher | historian
Spouses: Ruth Humbel
Children: 2
Employers: University of Zurich
Awards Received: Ausonius Award
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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 24, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 24, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 24, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Taurus 14 | 4 Taurus 32 | 10 Cancer 31 |
| Moon | 4 Pisces 8 | 12 Leo 14 | 16 Virgo 45 |
| Mercury | 19 Taurus 26 | 14 Aries 48 | 8 Cancer 40 |
| Venus | 6 Taurus 53 | 0 Gemini 39 | 1 Leo 32 |
| Mars | 23 Gemini 45 | 11 Aries 32 | 7 Leo 1 |
| Jupiter | 22 Virgo 32 | 18 Cancer 5 | 24 Virgo 30 |
| Saturn | 13 Sagittarius 57 | 8 Aries 19 | 9 Sagittarius 22 |
| Uranus | 2 Leo 58 | 29 Taurus 56 | 5 Leo 37 |
| Neptune | 1 Scorpio 8 | 3 Aries 3 | 29 Libra 50 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 57 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 28 Leo 35 |
| Rahu | 20 Scorpio 41 | 6 Pisces 8 | 17 Scorpio 2 |
| Ketu | 20 Taurus 41 | 6 Virgo 8 | 17 Taurus 2 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Beat Näf's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2026
