Mats Helge Bäcker, born on April 22, 1958, in Hagfors, Sweden, is a renowned photographer based in Stockholm. He began his career photographing rock music in the late 1970s, capturing iconic images of artists such as Iggy Pop, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger. He served as a photographer and editor for the magazine Schlager from 1980 to 1983, took a break for further education, and later became the photographer for the Royal Swedish Opera. Bäcker is known for his contributions to performing arts photography and has held several exhibitions showcasing his work in both Sweden and internationally.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 317 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Stockholm (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Mats
The name Mats is of Scandinavian origin and means "gift of God" or "God's gift."
Read Full Mats Name AnalysisApril 22, 1958 Facts
Generation Group
Mats Bäcker belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Hagfors
Educated At: Konstfack
Occupation: photographer
Spouses: Maria Lantz
Employers: Schlager | Kungliga Operan
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 April 22, 1958
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 1 Taurus 48 | 2 Taurus 20 | 7 Cancer 11 |
| Moon | 8 Gemini 44 | 10 Cancer 51 | 13 Sagittarius 58 |
| Mercury | 22 Aries 23 | 11 Aries 5 | 19 Cancer 37 |
| Venus | 15 Pisces 59 | 27 Taurus 55 | 2 Gemini 56 |
| Mars | 26 Aquarius 35 | 9 Aries 48 | 15 Aries 35 |
| Jupiter | 25 Libra 57 | 17 Cancer 49 | 21 Libra 46 |
| Saturn | 25 Sagittarius 51 | 8 Aries 3 | 21 Sagittarius 44 |
| Uranus | 7 Leo 34 | 29 Taurus 49 | 9 Leo 50 |
| Neptune | 3 Scorpio 27 | 2 Aries 58 | 2 Scorpio 3 |
| Pluto | 29 Leo 51 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 0 Virgo 19 |
| Rahu | 1 Scorpio 28 | 6 Pisces 15 | 27 Libra 52 |
| Ketu | 1 Taurus 28 | 6 Virgo 15 | 27 Aries 52 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Mats Bäcker's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2026
