Cornelis Johannes (Kees) de Kort is a Dutch stock and macro analyst born on May 16, 1956, in Weesp. He provided daily commentary on stock markets and the economy on BNR Nieuwsradio until July 2022. Educated in economics, he has worked with several financial institutions. Known for his outspoken views on economic developments, he often criticizes the market's optimism. He coined terms in his commentaries, reflecting his perspective on the folly of investors amidst negative economic realities.
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Meaning of the name - Kees
horn, horned
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Generation Group
Kees de Kort belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Weesp
Educated At: Katholieke Hogeschool van Tilburg
Occupation: columnist | economist
Employers: Staalbankiers | Financiële Diensten Amsterdam (FDA) | De Nieuwe Doelen Effecten | Barclays de Zoete Wedd | AFS Vermogensbeheer
Awards Received: Beursgoeroe van het jaar 2008
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 16, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 25 Taurus 46 | 26 Taurus 4 | 1 Leo 44 |
Moon | 19 Leo 11 | 10 Capricorn 50 | 21 Aquarius 37 |
Mercury | 8 Gemini 40 | 11 Taurus 4 | 7 Leo 14 |
Venus | 5 Cancer 3 | 11 Aries 13 | 24 Gemini 35 |
Mars | 19 Aquarius 47 | 13 Leo 9 | 21 Pisces 45 |
Jupiter | 22 Leo 34 | 24 Gemini 38 | 3 Virgo 5 |
Saturn | 0 Sagittarius 19 | 29 Pisces 13 | 26 Scorpio 40 |
Uranus | 28 Cancer 59 | 27 Taurus 14 | 2 Leo 35 |
Neptune | 28 Libra 20 | 1 Aries 32 | 27 Libra 42 |
Pluto | 26 Leo 6 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 27 Leo 24 |
Rahu | 8 Sagittarius 51 | 24 Pisces 18 | 5 Sagittarius 11 |
Ketu | 8 Gemini 51 | 24 Virgo 18 | 5 Gemini 11 |
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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.Kees de Kort's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025