Eddy Merckx, born on June 17, 1945, in Meensel-Kiezegem, Belgium, is a former professional cyclist and businessman. Known for his remarkable achievements, he is considered the greatest male cyclist in history due to his numerous victories. Merckx won the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia five times each, as well as the Vuelta a España once. He excelled in various cycling disciplines, including classics, stage races, and sprints, earning the nickname 'The Cannibal' for his competitive spirit. With over 530 career wins, he remains a cycling legend.
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Meaning of the name - Eddy
Rich in meaning, the name Eddy originates from the word "Eadgar" which means "wealthy spearman" or "prosperous warrior" in Old English. It can also be linked to the word "eddy", referring to a swirling current of water, implying a sense of movement and energy.
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Eddy Merckx belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Meensel-Kiezegem
Occupation: sport cyclist
Children: Axel Merckx
Awards Received: Brusseleir vè’t Leive | honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Officer of the Order of Leopold II | Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Marca Leyenda | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Commander of the Legion of Honour | Belgian National Sports Merit Award | Mendrisio d'or
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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 June 17, 1945
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 | 26 Gemini 7 | 26 Gemini 31 | 13 Virgo 43 |
| Moon | 27 Virgo 31 | 2 Leo 58 | 15 Virgo 11 |
| Mercury | 28 Gemini 15 | 20 Cancer 56 | 25 Leo 42 |
| Venus | 10 Taurus 37 | 4 Leo 57 | 8 Leo 28 |
| Mars | 4 Taurus 35 | 22 Taurus 0 | 29 Gemini 18 |
| Jupiter | 19 Virgo 2 | 27 Cancer 23 | 2 Libra 26 |
| Saturn | 12 Cancer 16 | 13 Aries 21 | 22 Cancer 6 |
| Uranus | 14 Gemini 2 | 3 Gemini 1 | 17 Gemini 20 |
| Neptune | 3 Libra 40 | 4 Aries 18 | 5 Libra 21 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 37 | 5 Aquarius 7 | 10 Leo 51 |
| Rahu | 9 Cancer 55 | 3 Pisces 17 | 5 Cancer 38 |
| Ketu | 9 Capricorn 55 | 3 Virgo 17 | 5 Capricorn 38 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Eddy Merckx's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026
