Ute van der Mâer, born Ute Straka on February 17, 1971, in Wolgast, is a German composer, music educator, Germanist, and artist. Growing up on the island of Usedom, she was trained in various instruments and studied music education and German studies at the University of Potsdam. She became a doctor in philosophy with her dissertation on Gregorian Chant. van der Mâer has composed numerous works, including musicals and choir arrangements, and she teaches music and German at a secondary school. She has also pursued artistic studies in graphic arts and painting.
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Meaning of the name - Ute
The name Ute is believed to be derived from the Germanic word "Uta", meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
Read Full Ute Name AnalysisFebruary 17, 1971 Facts
Generation Group
Ute van der Mâer belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Wolgast
Educated At: University of Potsdam
Occupation: musicologist | author
Spouses: Jean-Pierre-Filip van der Mâer
Employers: Europäische Gesamtschule Insel Usedom
Awards Received: Preis der Europäischen Union für Pop- und zeitgenössische Musik (2004)
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 February 17, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 28 Aquarius 23 | 29 Aquarius 2 | 23 Aries 7 |
| Moon | 19 Scorpio 0 | 1 Pisces 36 | 25 Scorpio 20 |
| Mercury | 15 Aquarius 21 | 16 Pisces 55 | 2 Taurus 56 |
| Venus | 13 Capricorn 28 | 9 Pisces 7 | 18 Pisces 3 |
| Mars | 16 Sagittarius 2 | 19 Aquarius 50 | 19 Capricorn 0 |
| Jupiter | 4 Sagittarius 35 | 15 Cancer 50 | 5 Sagittarius 35 |
| Saturn | 16 Taurus 50 | 0 Aries 19 | 21 Taurus 54 |
| Uranus | 13 Libra 11 | 27 Taurus 33 | 11 Libra 4 |
| Neptune | 2 Sagittarius 59 | 0 Aries 39 | 2 Sagittarius 40 |
| Pluto | 29 Virgo 7 | 4 Aquarius 12 | 27 Virgo 41 |
| Rahu | 23 Aquarius 25 | 9 Pisces 38 | 20 Aquarius 31 |
| Ketu | 23 Leo 25 | 9 Virgo 38 | 20 Leo 31 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ute van der Mâer's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2026