Koert Lindijer, born on May 23, 1953, in Rotterdam, is a Dutch journalist and author known for his work as an Africa correspondent since 1983 for NOS Nieuws and NRC Handelsblad. He studied journalism from 1976 to 1979 at the School for Journalism in Utrecht and worked as Africa editor at NRC Handelsblad from 1979 to 1983. Lindijer traveled across Africa from 1973 to 1976 to gain deeper insights into the continent. He currently resides in Nairobi, Kenya, and has authored several books about Africa.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 352 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Koert
The name Koert is a Dutch variant of the name Kurt, which is of Germanic origin. The meaning is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to words meaning "brave" or "short".
Read Full Koert Name AnalysisMay 23, 1953 Facts
Generation Group
Koert Lindijer belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Rotterdam
Educated At: School voor Journalistiek
Occupation: journalist
Employers: NOS Nieuws | NRC Handelsblad
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 23, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2 Gemini 0 | 2 Gemini 20 | 11 Leo 45 |
| Moon | 1 Libra 15 | 2 Virgo 19 | 10 Gemini 56 |
| Mercury | 0 Gemini 39 | 12 Gemini 53 | 27 Cancer 30 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 59 | 5 Cancer 16 | 0 Cancer 28 |
| Mars | 15 Gemini 20 | 3 Taurus 23 | 3 Leo 39 |
| Jupiter | 3 Gemini 4 | 22 Cancer 31 | 18 Gemini 56 |
| Saturn | 21 Libra 54 | 11 Aries 22 | 22 Libra 27 |
| Uranus | 16 Cancer 3 | 1 Gemini 35 | 20 Cancer 14 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 31 | 3 Aries 52 | 21 Libra 23 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 53 | 5 Aquarius 26 | 22 Leo 33 |
| Rahu | 6 Aquarius 31 | 4 Pisces 37 | 2 Aquarius 39 |
| Ketu | 6 Leo 31 | 4 Virgo 37 | 2 Leo 39 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Koert Lindijer's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026
