Karel de Rooij is a Dutch musician, cabaret artist, and performer born on July 18, 1946, in The Hague. He began performing at the age of five and later studied trombone at the conservatory while taking violin lessons. He co-founded the duo Mini & Maxi, which gained popularity in the 1970s for its unique blend of clowning, cabaret, and musical theater. After the duo disbanded in 2003, he formed De Wereldband, touring with multiple musicians. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including the prestigious Knight's honor and the Silver Rose of Montreux.
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Meaning of the name - Karel
free man, strong man
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Generation Group
Karel de Rooij belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: The Hague
Educated At: Haagse Frije School | Conservatory (major: Trombone) | Panflute lessons with Nicolai Pîrvu and Hans Minnaert
Occupation: cabaret performer | actor
Employers: Duo Mini & Maxi | De Wereldband
Awards Received: Silver Rose of Montreux | Nationale Scheveningen Cabaretprijs | Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
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 18, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 18, 2025 |
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Sun | 25 Cancer 27 | 26 Cancer 19 | 11 Libra 51 |
Moon | 16 Pisces 8 | 5 Taurus 14 | 7 Aquarius 28 |
Mercury | 16 Leo 19 | 15 Leo 33 | 26 Libra 41 |
Venus | 5 Virgo 39 | 15 Gemini 44 | 24 Scorpio 14 |
Mars | 16 Virgo 35 | 18 Virgo 13 | 7 Scorpio 30 |
Jupiter | 18 Libra 58 | 8 Cancer 49 | 2 Scorpio 1 |
Saturn | 28 Cancer 28 | 1 Aries 47 | 7 Leo 25 |
Uranus | 19 Gemini 49 | 0 Gemini 29 | 21 Gemini 47 |
Neptune | 6 Libra 6 | 2 Aries 7 | 8 Libra 30 |
Pluto | 10 Leo 55 | 2 Aquarius 44 | 13 Leo 0 |
Rahu | 18 Gemini 57 | 20 Pisces 58 | 14 Gemini 46 |
Ketu | 18 Sagittarius 57 | 20 Virgo 58 | 14 Sagittarius 46 |
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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.Karel de Rooij's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025