Bouwe Bekking (born June 17, 1963) is a prominent Dutch sailor renowned for his participation in eight Volvo Ocean Races. He began his racing career in the 1985–86 Whitbread Round the World Race and has sailed on various notable yachts throughout his career, including Philips Innovator, movistar, Telefónica Blue, and Team Brunel. He faced significant challenges, such as abandoning movistar during the 2005–06 race due to safety concerns. Bekking has claimed podium finishes, including third place in the 2008–09 and 2017–18 races, securing his legacy in the sailing community.
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Meaning of the name - Bouwe
farmer, builder, dweller
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Generation Group
Bouwe Bekking belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Deventer
Occupation: sailor
Awards Received: The Volvo Ocean Race Legend
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 June 17, 1963
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 25 Gemini 47 | 26 Gemini 45 | 25 Leo 1 |
Moon | 3 Taurus 41 | 12 Pisces 43 | 17 Leo 29 |
Mercury | 3 Gemini 5 | 16 Cancer 20 | 21 Virgo 42 |
Venus | 5 Gemini 56 | 11 Taurus 46 | 21 Leo 55 |
Mars | 7 Virgo 28 | 0 Virgo 12 | 13 Libra 57 |
Jupiter | 15 Aries 5 | 1 Cancer 47 | 19 Aries 8 |
Saturn | 23 Aquarius 12 | 1 Aries 17 | 19 Aquarius 37 |
Uranus | 1 Virgo 53 | 29 Taurus 3 | 5 Virgo 2 |
Neptune | 13 Scorpio 14 | 2 Aries 5 | 13 Scorpio 2 |
Pluto | 9 Virgo 43 | 3 Aquarius 23 | 11 Virgo 18 |
Rahu | 21 Cancer 48 | 22 Pisces 36 | 18 Cancer 31 |
Ketu | 21 Capricorn 48 | 22 Virgo 36 | 18 Capricorn 31 |
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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.Bouwe Bekking's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025