Björn Elmbrant is a Swedish journalist and author born on August 17, 1942, in Malmö. He has worked as a political reporter since the 1960s, hosted the news program SVT's Rapport, and served as editor for the social democratic newspaper Nya Norrland. From the early 1990s until November 2007, he was a commentator on Sveriges Radio's Studio Ett. He has published several contemporary analyses and biographies, including works on Olof Palme and Thorbjörn Fälldin. His book Hyperkapitalismen explores capitalism in the globalized world, providing critical insights into Sweden's political and economic landscape.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 328 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Stockholm (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Bjorn
bear, warrior
Read Full Bjorn Name AnalysisAugust 17, 1942 Facts
Generation Group
Björn Elmbrant belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Malmö
Occupation: journalist | writer
Employers: SVT, Sveriges Radio, Dagens Arena
Awards Received: Stora Journalistpriset (2000)
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 August 17, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 23 Leo 54 | 24 Leo 48 | 15 Scorpio 25 |
Moon | 27 Libra 56 | 11 Gemini 5 | 12 Scorpio 51 |
Mercury | 7 Virgo 55 | 6 Leo 28 | 2 Scorpio 12 |
Venus | 0 Leo 24 | 20 Cancer 13 | 13 Scorpio 24 |
Mars | 10 Virgo 11 | 6 Libra 35 | 4 Scorpio 24 |
Jupiter | 14 Cancer 52 | 15 Cancer 7 | 25 Cancer 1 |
Saturn | 11 Gemini 28 | 0 Aries 48 | 11 Gemini 10 |
Uranus | 4 Gemini 21 | 1 Gemini 19 | 3 Gemini 16 |
Neptune | 28 Virgo 20 | 1 Aries 41 | 1 Libra 13 |
Pluto | 5 Leo 55 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 7 Leo 15 |
Rahu | 4 Virgo 44 | 19 Pisces 23 | 0 Virgo 21 |
Ketu | 4 Pisces 44 | 19 Virgo 23 | 0 Pisces 21 |
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.Björn Elmbrant's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025