Sjoerd Westra was a Dutch percussionist, composer, conductor, and music educator, born on November 1, 1940, in Marrum. He began his music career with the Marine Corps, where he developed innovative ideas through international performances. Westra significantly contributed to percussion music in Friesland, transforming the Leeuwarder Jeugd Tamboerkorps into the successful Pasveerkorps Leeuwarden. He was active as a percussion instructor and composed many works for percussion ensembles. His contributions earned him a Zilveren Anjer in 1994. Westra passed away on September 21, 2012, and was honored with a farewell concert in Leeuwarden.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 320 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 85 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Sjoerd
protector of the people, guardian
Read Full Sjoerd Name AnalysisNovember 1, 1940 Facts
Generation Group
Sjoerd Westra belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Marrum
Place of Death: Leeuwarden
Occupation: musicologist | composer
Employers: Korps Mariniers | Leeuwarder Jeugd Tamboerkorps | Pasveerkorps Leeuwarden | Advendo Sneek
Awards Received: Zilveren Anjer
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 November 1, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9 Scorpio 8 | 9 Scorpio 31 | 5 Aquarius 21 |
| Moon | 4 Sagittarius 3 | 16 Pisces 41 | 13 Capricorn 40 |
| Mercury | 28 Scorpio 5 | 3 Sagittarius 1 | 15 Aquarius 2 |
| Venus | 29 Virgo 59 | 23 Libra 27 | 14 Capricorn 45 |
| Mars | 17 Libra 34 | 27 Scorpio 58 | 14 Sagittarius 7 |
| Jupiter | 10 Taurus 41 | 25 Cancer 0 | 6 Taurus 42 |
| Saturn | 11 Taurus 40 | 25 Pisces 39 | 8 Taurus 19 |
| Uranus | 24 Taurus 45 | 0 Gemini 15 | 22 Taurus 10 |
| Neptune | 26 Virgo 47 | 29 Pisces 46 | 27 Virgo 30 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 20 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 3 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 9 Libra 21 | 15 Pisces 21 | 4 Libra 51 |
| Ketu | 9 Aries 21 | 15 Virgo 21 | 4 Aries 51 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
