Hardstone, born Mbaruku Harrison Ngunjiri Maina on August 17, 1977, is a Kenyan musician recognized for his blend of ragga, reggae, and hip hop. He made a significant impact in the late 1990s, particularly with his hit song 'Uhiki' and the album 'Nuting but de Stone', produced by Tedd Josiah. Hardstone is a pioneer of urban music in Kenya and has performed in multiple languages including English, Swahili, and Kikuyu. He established 'Stone Island Entertainment' and signed with Atlantic Records in 2015, marking a milestone in his career.
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Meaning of the name - Hardstone
The name Hardstone literally means a stone that is hard, durable, and resistant to breakage. It symbolizes strength, resilience, and endurance.
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Generation Group
Hardstone belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Kenya
Occupation: musician
Awards Received: Best new artist of the year at the 1997 Kisima Music 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 August 17, 1977
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 39 | 25 Leo 2 | 11 Libra 21 |
| Moon | 29 Virgo 3 | 14 Gemini 37 | 3 Cancer 52 |
| Mercury | 19 Virgo 43 | 6 Leo 39 | 0 Libra 34 |
| Venus | 17 Cancer 10 | 20 Cancer 31 | 14 Virgo 45 |
| Mars | 20 Gemini 56 | 6 Libra 45 | 19 Cancer 25 |
| Jupiter | 29 Gemini 26 | 15 Cancer 10 | 5 Cancer 25 |
| Saturn | 21 Leo 18 | 0 Aries 47 | 27 Leo 2 |
| Uranus | 8 Scorpio 12 | 1 Gemini 19 | 10 Scorpio 18 |
| Neptune | 13 Sagittarius 23 | 1 Aries 40 | 13 Sagittarius 48 |
| Pluto | 12 Libra 17 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 13 Libra 59 |
| Rahu | 17 Libra 46 | 19 Pisces 23 | 15 Libra 13 |
| Ketu | 17 Aries 46 | 19 Virgo 23 | 15 Aries 13 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Hardstone's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2026