Ben Sandford is a New Zealand skeleton racer born on March 12, 1979, in Rotorua. He made his racing debut in the America's Cup in November 2002 and later competed in various international competitions, including the Skeleton World Cup and World Championships. His notable achievements include finishing 10th at the 2006 Olympics, reaching the podium with a 3rd place at the World Cup in St. Moritz during the 2010/11 season, and securing a bronze medal at the World Championships in 2012. His uncle, Bruce Sandford, was a world champion in 1992.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 236 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Pacific/Auckland (12:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ben
son, child
Read Full Ben Name AnalysisMarch 12, 1979 Facts
Generation Group
Ben Sandford belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Rotorua
Occupation: Public Speaker | skeleton racer
Awards Received: Bronze medal at the 2012 World Championships in Lake Placid | 3rd place at the World Cup in St. Moritz 2010/11
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 March 12, 1979
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20 Pisces 49 | 21 Pisces 25 | 7 Taurus 7 |
| Moon | 0 Virgo 8 | 27 Sagittarius 47 | 25 Taurus 36 |
| Mercury | 7 Aries 51 | 12 Pisces 28 | 10 Aries 48 |
| Venus | 9 Aquarius 42 | 6 Aries 54 | 5 Aries 49 |
| Mars | 9 Pisces 35 | 7 Pisces 24 | 16 Aries 11 |
| Jupiter | 29 Cancer 13 | 15 Cancer 6 | 0 Leo 34 |
| Saturn | 10 Virgo 9 | 2 Aries 58 | 7 Virgo 36 |
| Uranus | 20 Scorpio 57 | 28 Taurus 2 | 19 Scorpio 33 |
| Neptune | 20 Sagittarius 28 | 1 Aries 26 | 20 Sagittarius 10 |
| Pluto | 18 Libra 35 | 4 Aquarius 49 | 17 Libra 19 |
| Rahu | 17 Virgo 31 | 8 Pisces 27 | 15 Virgo 1 |
| Ketu | 17 Pisces 31 | 8 Virgo 27 | 15 Pisces 1 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ben Sandford's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2026
