Joël Despaigne, born on July 2, 1966, in Santiago de Cuba, is a retired Cuban volleyball player known for his exceptional skills. He represented Cuba in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics, finishing fourth and sixth, respectively. Nicknamed 'El Diablo', he was a prominent player in the late 1980s and early 1990s, recognized for his impressive vertical jump and powerful spikes. He played a vital role in Cuba's success in international competitions, winning multiple medals, including gold at the 1989 FIVB World Cup and silver at the 1990 FIVB World Championship.
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Meaning of the name - Joel
Yahweh is God, God is merciful
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Joël Despaigne belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Santiago de Cuba
Occupation: beach volleyball player | volleyball player
Awards Received: Best Player in the World by FIVB (1990) | Fair Play Menarini International Award (2020)
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 July 2, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 2, 2025 |
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Sun | 10 Cancer 21 | 11 Cancer 4 | 6 Virgo 52 |
Moon | 8 Capricorn 56 | 9 Libra 59 | 3 Pisces 33 |
Mercury | 5 Leo 58 | 6 Leo 56 | 26 Leo 39 |
Venus | 7 Gemini 21 | 27 Taurus 52 | 18 Leo 34 |
Mars | 24 Gemini 17 | 8 Virgo 46 | 3 Leo 14 |
Jupiter | 12 Cancer 21 | 5 Cancer 13 | 25 Cancer 4 |
Saturn | 29 Pisces 48 | 1 Aries 44 | 27 Pisces 57 |
Uranus | 16 Virgo 15 | 29 Taurus 48 | 19 Virgo 14 |
Neptune | 19 Scorpio 37 | 2 Aries 10 | 19 Scorpio 38 |
Pluto | 16 Virgo 9 | 3 Aquarius 5 | 17 Virgo 51 |
Rahu | 22 Taurus 58 | 21 Pisces 49 | 19 Taurus 51 |
Ketu | 22 Scorpio 58 | 21 Virgo 49 | 19 Scorpio 51 |
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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.Joël Despaigne's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025