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 352 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 21, 2026 |
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| Sun | 0 Gemini 30 | 0 Gemini 23 | 14 Cancer 28 |
| Moon | 26 Leo 16 | 4 Leo 18 | 29 Aries 2 |
| Mercury | 10 Gemini 6 | 8 Gemini 36 | 22 Cancer 52 |
| Venus | 2 Cancer 21 | 2 Cancer 50 | 16 Gemini 4 |
| Mars | 5 Virgo 45 | 1 Taurus 51 | 27 Virgo 37 |
| Jupiter | 1 Virgo 4 | 22 Cancer 9 | 6 Virgo 49 |
| Saturn | 20 Virgo 36 | 11 Aries 10 | 22 Virgo 14 |
| Uranus | 23 Scorpio 19 | 1 Gemini 28 | 21 Scorpio 48 |
| Neptune | 21 Sagittarius 52 | 3 Aries 49 | 20 Sagittarius 40 |
| Pluto | 19 Libra 22 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 18 Libra 59 |
| Rahu | 24 Leo 24 | 4 Pisces 43 | 21 Leo 58 |
| Ketu | 24 Aquarius 24 | 4 Virgo 43 | 21 Aquarius 58 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Gotye's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2026
