Roelof Durk de Vries, born on April 17, 1979, in Koudum, is a Dutch journalist and radio presenter. After studying journalism at Windesheim University, he worked for various media outlets including Nieuwe Revu and Twentsche Courant Tubantia. He has written books on topics like Dutch popular music and the history of the porn industry. He joined NPO Radio 1 in 2009 and has hosted several programs and podcasts, including BNN-VARA Sport Combinatie and De Krokante Leesmap. Notable highlights include winning De Slimste Mens in 2018 and a nomination for a Marconi Award.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 296 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Roelof
counselor, power (Old Norse)
Read Full Roelof Name AnalysisApril 17, 1979 Facts
Generation Group
Roelof de Vries belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Koudum
Educated At: Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Occupation: radio personality | journalist
Employers: Nieuwe Revu | Twentsche Courant Tubantia | Dag | NCRV | BNN | NPO Radio 1 | NPO Radio 2
Awards Received: Marconi Award (2015 nomination) | Winner of De Slimste Mens (August 2018)
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, 1979
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Aries 48 | 27 Aries 39 | 11 Gemini 17 |
Moon | 26 Sagittarius 20 | 15 Sagittarius 36 | 5 Virgo 30 |
Mercury | 29 Pisces 55 | 0 Aries 50 | 15 Gemini 33 |
Venus | 23 Pisces 5 | 25 Pisces 1 | 18 Taurus 39 |
Mars | 8 Aries 2 | 29 Cancer 41 | 12 Taurus 50 |
Jupiter | 29 Cancer 41 | 18 Gemini 46 | 5 Leo 22 |
Saturn | 7 Virgo 55 | 26 Pisces 19 | 7 Virgo 57 |
Uranus | 19 Scorpio 58 | 25 Taurus 35 | 18 Scorpio 6 |
Neptune | 20 Sagittarius 20 | 0 Aries 39 | 19 Sagittarius 20 |
Pluto | 17 Libra 36 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 16 Libra 35 |
Rahu | 15 Virgo 35 | 25 Pisces 51 | 13 Virgo 9 |
Ketu | 15 Pisces 35 | 25 Virgo 51 | 13 Pisces 9 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Roelof de Vries's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025