Rudolf Smit is a Dutch photographer and critical researcher of astrology, born in Amsterdam on January 5, 1942. He worked as an editor and translator at a technological institute before retiring. Smit has authored several books on photography and computer programming, and he was involved in various astrology organizations. He advocated for an ethical approach within the astrology community and became the chair of the NGPA. After moving to Australia, he stopped his astrology activities in 1984 but returned as a critical researcher, contributing to various publications and websites focused on astrology.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 214 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Rudolf
famous wolf
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Generation Group
Rudolf Smit belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Amsterdam
Occupation: astrologer | photographer
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 January 5, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Capricorn 27 | 15 Capricorn 4 | 9 Aries 4 |
| Moon | 15 Leo 54 | 12 Leo 2 | 11 Virgo 53 |
| Mercury | 23 Capricorn 2 | 5 Capricorn 27 | 19 Pisces 56 |
| Venus | 20 Aquarius 4 | 14 Capricorn 46 | 23 Aquarius 40 |
| Mars | 26 Aries 53 | 16 Capricorn 5 | 13 Gemini 45 |
| Jupiter | 12 Gemini 48 | 20 Cancer 47 | 15 Gemini 33 |
| Saturn | 22 Taurus 10 | 26 Pisces 21 | 25 Taurus 36 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 43 | 27 Taurus 50 | 27 Taurus 36 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 53 | 29 Pisces 33 | 28 Virgo 13 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 4 | 2 Aquarius 51 | 3 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 16 Virgo 36 | 11 Pisces 56 | 12 Virgo 9 |
| Ketu | 16 Pisces 36 | 11 Virgo 56 | 12 Pisces 9 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Rudolf Smit's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026
