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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Taurus 10 | 26 Taurus 48 | 12 Leo 39 |
| Moon | 13 Sagittarius 21 | 9 Gemini 15 | 21 Scorpio 58 |
| Mercury | 10 Taurus 51 | 0 Gemini 36 | 7 Leo 28 |
| Venus | 22 Gemini 13 | 28 Gemini 24 | 25 Virgo 58 |
| Mars | 11 Leo 51 | 29 Aries 4 | 27 Virgo 36 |
| Jupiter | 18 Libra 26 | 21 Cancer 31 | 21 Libra 3 |
| Saturn | 21 Cancer 15 | 10 Aries 49 | 0 Leo 47 |
| Uranus | 16 Gemini 16 | 1 Gemini 15 | 20 Gemini 39 |
| Neptune | 6 Libra 5 | 3 Aries 44 | 6 Libra 29 |
| Pluto | 9 Leo 34 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 11 Leo 26 |
| Rahu | 22 Gemini 14 | 4 Pisces 55 | 18 Gemini 0 |
| Ketu | 22 Sagittarius 14 | 4 Virgo 55 | 18 Sagittarius 0 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Rob Verpoorte's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026
