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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Gemini 47 | 26 Gemini 31 | 25 Leo 59 |
| Moon | 3 Taurus 41 | 2 Leo 58 | 0 Virgo 37 |
| Mercury | 3 Gemini 5 | 20 Cancer 56 | 22 Virgo 52 |
| Venus | 5 Gemini 56 | 4 Leo 57 | 23 Leo 9 |
| Mars | 7 Virgo 28 | 22 Taurus 0 | 14 Libra 35 |
| Jupiter | 15 Aries 5 | 27 Cancer 23 | 19 Aries 6 |
| Saturn | 23 Aquarius 12 | 13 Aries 21 | 19 Aquarius 32 |
| Uranus | 1 Virgo 53 | 3 Gemini 1 | 5 Virgo 6 |
| Neptune | 13 Scorpio 14 | 4 Aries 18 | 13 Scorpio 2 |
| Pluto | 9 Virgo 43 | 5 Aquarius 7 | 11 Virgo 20 |
| Rahu | 21 Cancer 48 | 3 Pisces 17 | 18 Cancer 28 |
| Ketu | 21 Capricorn 48 | 3 Virgo 17 | 18 Capricorn 28 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Bouwe Bekking's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2026
