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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Cancer 27 | 26 Cancer 5 | 12 Libra 50 |
| Moon | 16 Pisces 8 | 23 Virgo 29 | 20 Aquarius 7 |
| Mercury | 16 Leo 19 | 17 Cancer 30 | 28 Libra 13 |
| Venus | 5 Virgo 39 | 9 Virgo 54 | 24 Scorpio 52 |
| Mars | 16 Virgo 35 | 13 Gemini 58 | 8 Scorpio 11 |
| Jupiter | 18 Libra 58 | 4 Leo 2 | 2 Scorpio 14 |
| Saturn | 28 Cancer 28 | 14 Aries 33 | 7 Leo 30 |
| Uranus | 19 Gemini 49 | 4 Gemini 32 | 21 Gemini 46 |
| Neptune | 6 Libra 6 | 4 Aries 22 | 8 Libra 32 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 55 | 4 Aquarius 28 | 13 Leo 1 |
| Rahu | 18 Gemini 57 | 1 Pisces 38 | 14 Gemini 43 |
| Ketu | 18 Sagittarius 57 | 1 Virgo 38 | 14 Sagittarius 43 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Karel de Rooij's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2026
