Thomas Nilsen, born on August 29, 1968, is a prominent Norwegian journalist known for his significant coverage of oil drilling activities in the Arctic. He served as the editor of the BarentsObserver, an online newspaper focused on Arctic issues based in Kirkenes, for six years until his termination in 2015. His dismissal has been controversially attributed to the influence of the Russian intelligence service, FSB, as reported by Norway's public service broadcaster, NRK.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 230 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Oslo (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Thomas
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Generation Group
Thomas Nilsen belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Mo i Rana
Educated At: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Occupation: editor
Employers: BarentsObserver | NRK
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 August 29, 1968
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 6 Virgo 9 | 6 Virgo 22 | 2 Scorpio 6 |
| Moon | 15 Scorpio 59 | 16 Scorpio 39 | 21 Sagittarius 7 |
| Mercury | 25 Virgo 1 | 22 Leo 23 | 15 Libra 46 |
| Venus | 25 Virgo 18 | 4 Leo 30 | 5 Sagittarius 10 |
| Mars | 15 Leo 15 | 14 Libra 16 | 20 Virgo 57 |
| Jupiter | 14 Virgo 1 | 17 Cancer 25 | 26 Virgo 1 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 19 | 0 Aries 4 | 21 Aries 30 |
| Uranus | 28 Virgo 11 | 1 Gemini 27 | 1 Libra 41 |
| Neptune | 23 Scorpio 55 | 1 Aries 24 | 25 Scorpio 23 |
| Pluto | 22 Virgo 3 | 1 Aquarius 48 | 24 Virgo 4 |
| Rahu | 11 Aries 12 | 18 Pisces 45 | 8 Aries 11 |
| Ketu | 11 Libra 12 | 18 Virgo 45 | 8 Libra 11 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Thomas Nilsen's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 17 December, 2026