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'.
Read Full Stu Name AnalysisApril 20, 1971 Facts
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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 20, 2026 |
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| Sun | 29 Aries 57 | 0 Taurus 37 | 22 Gemini 59 |
| Moon | 28 Aquarius 12 | 15 Gemini 17 | 5 Pisces 12 |
| Mercury | 28 Aries 43 | 8 Aries 18 | 14 Gemini 51 |
| Venus | 26 Pisces 27 | 25 Taurus 47 | 2 Gemini 56 |
| Mars | 22 Capricorn 55 | 8 Aries 27 | 17 Aquarius 48 |
| Jupiter | 5 Sagittarius 4 | 17 Cancer 36 | 28 Scorpio 43 |
| Saturn | 22 Taurus 45 | 7 Aries 51 | 29 Taurus 45 |
| Uranus | 10 Libra 47 | 29 Taurus 44 | 9 Libra 28 |
| Neptune | 2 Sagittarius 31 | 2 Aries 55 | 1 Sagittarius 6 |
| Pluto | 27 Virgo 32 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 26 Virgo 58 |
| Rahu | 20 Aquarius 8 | 6 Pisces 21 | 17 Aquarius 14 |
| Ketu | 20 Leo 8 | 6 Virgo 21 | 17 Leo 14 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Stu Bannatyne's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2026
