Gotye, born Wouter 'Wally' De Backer, is a Belgian-Australian singer, musician, and songwriter. He was born on May 21, 1980, in Bruges, Belgium, and has roots from Melbourne, Australia. Known for his hit song 'Somebody That I Used to Know,' which reached number one in both the United States and the United Kingdom, Gotye has gained international recognition for his unique sound and artistic approach to music.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 331 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Brussels (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Gotye
The name Gotye doesn't have a specific meaning, as it is a stage name created by Wally De Backer. It is likely a combination of sounds and syllables that he found appealing and memorable.
Read Full Gotye Name AnalysisMay 21, 1980 Facts
Generation Group
Gotye belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Bruges
Educated At: Parade College
Occupation: vocalist | keyboardist | guitarist | musician | drummer | singer-songwriter | singer
Awards Received: The Record of the Year | ECHO Awards
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 May 21, 1980
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Gemini 30 | 0 Gemini 36 | 13 Cancer 31 |
| Moon | 26 Leo 16 | 12 Pisces 9 | 14 Aries 51 |
| Mercury | 10 Gemini 6 | 20 Taurus 18 | 23 Cancer 22 |
| Venus | 2 Cancer 21 | 15 Aries 12 | 16 Gemini 7 |
| Mars | 5 Virgo 45 | 15 Leo 32 | 27 Virgo 4 |
| Jupiter | 1 Virgo 4 | 25 Gemini 40 | 6 Virgo 39 |
| Saturn | 20 Virgo 36 | 29 Pisces 37 | 22 Virgo 10 |
| Uranus | 23 Scorpio 19 | 27 Taurus 31 | 21 Scorpio 49 |
| Neptune | 21 Sagittarius 52 | 1 Aries 38 | 20 Sagittarius 42 |
| Pluto | 19 Libra 22 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 18 Libra 59 |
| Rahu | 24 Leo 24 | 24 Pisces 3 | 22 Leo 1 |
| Ketu | 24 Aquarius 24 | 24 Virgo 3 | 22 Aquarius 1 |
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.Gotye's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025
