Rob Verpoorte is a Dutch scientist born on May 17, 1946, in Eindhoven, specializing in phytochemistry and pharmacognosy. He earned his pharmacy degree from Leiden University in 1970 and completed his doctorate in 1976. As a professor, he focuses on plant secondary metabolism, medicinal plants, and biosynthesis. He has researched cannabinoids in cannabis medicine, aiming to improve production and quality. Verpoorte has published over 800 scientific articles, serves as an executive editor for biotechnology journals, and has won several prestigious awards, including honorary doctorates and the Gusi Peace Prize.
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Meaning of the name - Rob
Bright fame, renowned
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Rob Verpoorte belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Eindhoven
Educated At: Faculteit der Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen | Leiden University
Occupation: botanist | university teacher | pharmacist
Employers: Faculteit der Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen | Leiden University
Awards Received: Egon Stahl-Award in Gold
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 17, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Taurus 10 | 27 Taurus 2 | 11 Leo 42 |
Moon | 13 Sagittarius 21 | 23 Capricorn 20 | 10 Scorpio 5 |
Mercury | 10 Taurus 51 | 12 Taurus 58 | 8 Leo 9 |
Venus | 22 Gemini 13 | 12 Aries 2 | 24 Virgo 51 |
Mars | 11 Leo 51 | 13 Leo 39 | 26 Virgo 59 |
Jupiter | 18 Libra 26 | 24 Gemini 51 | 20 Libra 55 |
Saturn | 21 Cancer 15 | 29 Pisces 18 | 0 Leo 39 |
Uranus | 16 Gemini 16 | 27 Taurus 18 | 20 Gemini 36 |
Neptune | 6 Libra 5 | 1 Aries 33 | 6 Libra 27 |
Pluto | 9 Leo 34 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 11 Leo 25 |
Rahu | 22 Gemini 14 | 24 Pisces 15 | 18 Gemini 3 |
Ketu | 22 Sagittarius 14 | 24 Virgo 15 | 18 Sagittarius 3 |
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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.Rob Verpoorte's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025