Mikael Åkerfeldt, born Lars Mikael Åkerfeldt on April 17, 1974, is a Swedish musician known for his work as a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter in the progressive metal band Opeth. He has also played in various other bands such as Eruption, Bloodbath, Katatonia, and Steel, and is currently involved in the collaboration Storm Corrosion with Steven Wilson. Åkerfeldt is recognized for his unique songwriting style influenced by progressive rock and his vocal ability, which includes both growling and clean singing.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 316 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Stockholm (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Mikael
Who is like God?
Read Full Mikael Name AnalysisApril 17, 1974 Facts
Generation Group
Mikael Åkerfeldt belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Stockholm
Occupation: guitarist | lyricist | record producer | singer | actor
Employers: Eruption | Bloodbath | Katatonia | Steel | Storm Corrosion
Awards Received: 9th in The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists | 42nd in Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists by Guitar World
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 17, 1974
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Aries 3 | 27 Aries 27 | 17 Gemini 16 |
| Moon | 27 Aquarius 53 | 26 Aries 57 | 26 Capricorn 24 |
| Mercury | 9 Aries 45 | 3 Aries 21 | 10 Cancer 16 |
| Venus | 11 Pisces 9 | 21 Taurus 50 | 9 Taurus 27 |
| Mars | 28 Gemini 17 | 5 Aries 56 | 29 Cancer 39 |
| Jupiter | 8 Pisces 37 | 17 Cancer 14 | 16 Pisces 22 |
| Saturn | 0 Cancer 12 | 7 Aries 28 | 5 Cancer 47 |
| Uranus | 25 Libra 44 | 29 Taurus 33 | 23 Libra 56 |
| Neptune | 9 Sagittarius 15 | 2 Aries 48 | 7 Sagittarius 58 |
| Pluto | 4 Libra 52 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 4 Libra 4 |
| Rahu | 22 Sagittarius 16 | 6 Pisces 31 | 19 Sagittarius 31 |
| Ketu | 22 Gemini 16 | 6 Virgo 31 | 19 Gemini 31 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Mikael Åkerfeldt's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026
