Henk van der Vorst is a Dutch mathematician born on May 5, 1944. He specializes in numerical mathematics, particularly known for his influential work in numerical linear algebra. He introduced the Biconjugate Stabilized Gradient Method (BiCGSTAB), which became widely cited in the 1990s. He completed his doctorate in 1982 at Utrecht University and later served as a professor at TU Delft and Utrecht University until his retirement in 2005. He is a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Netherlands Academy of Technology and Innovation, and he is a SIAM Fellow.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 319 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Henk
The name Henk is a short form of the Dutch name Hendrik, which means 'ruler of the house' or 'home ruler'.
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Generation Group
Henk van der Vorst belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Venlo
Educated At: Utrecht University
Occupation: university teacher | mathematician
Employers: Delft University of Technology | Utrecht University
Awards Received: Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
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 5, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Taurus 46 | 15 Taurus 10 | 2 Leo 19 |
| Moon | 11 Libra 13 | 25 Leo 5 | 29 Virgo 26 |
| Mercury | 10 Taurus 27 | 21 Aries 52 | 24 Leo 43 |
| Venus | 0 Taurus 37 | 2 Aries 50 | 10 Leo 8 |
| Mars | 20 Cancer 16 | 7 Leo 39 | 8 Virgo 11 |
| Jupiter | 17 Leo 36 | 22 Gemini 16 | 29 Leo 43 |
| Saturn | 24 Gemini 39 | 28 Pisces 12 | 4 Cancer 47 |
| Uranus | 7 Gemini 29 | 26 Taurus 35 | 11 Gemini 54 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 50 | 1 Aries 13 | 1 Libra 58 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 27 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 8 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 1 Leo 32 | 24 Pisces 54 | 27 Cancer 15 |
| Ketu | 1 Aquarius 32 | 24 Virgo 54 | 27 Capricorn 15 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Henk van der Vorst's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 17 December, 2025
