Herbert Van de Sompel is a Belgian-American librarian and computer scientist. He is known for his contributions to the field of digital libraries and information science, focusing on improving access to digital content and fostering open access initiatives. Throughout his career, he has worked on various projects that aim to enhance the management and accessibility of information in digital formats. His expertise and innovations have made a significant impact in the realm of library sciences.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 266 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Herbert
bright army, famous warrior
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Herbert Van de Sompel belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ghent
Educated At: Ghent University
Occupation: librarian | computer scientist
Employers: Data Archiving and Networked Services | Ghent University | Los Alamos National Laboratory | Cornell University | British Library
Awards Received: Frederick G. Kilgour Award for Research in Library and Information Technology | SPARC Innovator Award | Paul Evan Peters Award | Tony Kent Strix award
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 March 20, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 20, 2025 |
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Sun | 29 Pisces 49 | 0 Aries 20 | 6 Gemini 7 |
Moon | 0 Sagittarius 33 | 10 Sagittarius 10 | 14 Taurus 7 |
Mercury | 29 Pisces 46 | 7 Aries 41 | 12 Taurus 46 |
Venus | 23 Pisces 29 | 4 Aries 8 | 17 Gemini 30 |
Mars | 1 Gemini 45 | 20 Cancer 20 | 14 Cancer 27 |
Jupiter | 26 Virgo 18 | 14 Gemini 21 | 21 Virgo 47 |
Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 43 | 23 Pisces 2 | 11 Sagittarius 52 |
Uranus | 3 Leo 4 | 24 Taurus 17 | 3 Leo 51 |
Neptune | 2 Scorpio 2 | 29 Pisces 37 | 0 Scorpio 19 |
Pluto | 28 Leo 28 | 3 Aquarius 21 | 27 Leo 59 |
Rahu | 22 Scorpio 32 | 27 Pisces 19 | 18 Scorpio 56 |
Ketu | 22 Taurus 32 | 27 Virgo 19 | 18 Taurus 56 |
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.Herbert Van de Sompel's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 17 December, 2025