Stu Bannatyne is a renowned New Zealand sailor born on April 20, 1971, recognized for his significant achievements in the Volvo Ocean Race, having competed in eight editions and winning four. He started his career by winning the race in 1993-94. Bannatyne has sailed for several notable teams, including Ericsson 4, which he led to victory in the 2008-09 race. He has a diverse sailing background that spans multiple prestigious races and has also contributed to coaching teams in the Volvo Ocean Race.
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Meaning of the name - Stu
The name Stu doesn't have a specific meaning, as it's primarily a nickname for Stuart, which means 'steward' or 'caretaker'.
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Generation Group
Stu Bannatyne belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Christchurch
Occupation: athlete
Awards Received: Volvo Ocean Race (4 wins)
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 20, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 20, 2025 |
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Sun | 29 Aries 57 | 0 Taurus 52 | 22 Gemini 1 |
Moon | 28 Aquarius 12 | 26 Capricorn 25 | 21 Aquarius 15 |
Mercury | 28 Aries 43 | 3 Aries 36 | 12 Gemini 44 |
Venus | 26 Pisces 27 | 25 Pisces 45 | 1 Gemini 43 |
Mars | 22 Capricorn 55 | 1 Leo 3 | 17 Aquarius 30 |
Jupiter | 5 Sagittarius 4 | 19 Gemini 22 | 28 Scorpio 49 |
Saturn | 22 Taurus 45 | 26 Pisces 40 | 29 Taurus 37 |
Uranus | 10 Libra 47 | 25 Taurus 46 | 9 Libra 28 |
Neptune | 2 Sagittarius 31 | 0 Aries 45 | 1 Sagittarius 8 |
Pluto | 27 Virgo 32 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 26 Virgo 58 |
Rahu | 20 Aquarius 8 | 25 Pisces 41 | 17 Aquarius 17 |
Ketu | 20 Leo 8 | 25 Virgo 41 | 17 Leo 17 |
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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.Stu Bannatyne's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025