Willem van Kooten is a Dutch entrepreneur and former DJ known by the stage name Joost den Draaijer. Born on January 7, 1941, in Hilversum, he has made significant contributions to the music industry. His son, Eelko van Kooten, is the founder of Spinnin' Records, a prominent division of Warner Music Group. Van Kooten's career reflects a blend of business acumen and musical talent, influencing the Dutch music scene across generations.
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Your next birthday is 216 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Willem
resolute protector, helmet of will
Read Full Willem Name AnalysisJanuary 7, 1941 Facts
Generation Group
Willem van Kooten belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hilversum
Occupation: radio DJ | disc jockey | politician
Children: Eelko van Kooten
Awards Received: Officer of the order Orange-Nassau | Golden Harp
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 January 7, 1941
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 2 | 17 Capricorn 24 | 12 Aries 34 |
| Moon | 10 Taurus 6 | 13 Virgo 17 | 16 Gemini 18 |
| Mercury | 14 Capricorn 46 | 9 Capricorn 1 | 16 Pisces 10 |
| Venus | 22 Sagittarius 17 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 8 Aries 17 |
| Mars | 1 Sagittarius 56 | 17 Capricorn 50 | 0 Aquarius 8 |
| Jupiter | 5 Taurus 41 | 20 Cancer 28 | 17 Taurus 31 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 5 | 26 Pisces 30 | 13 Taurus 40 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 22 | 27 Taurus 47 | 23 Taurus 45 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 41 | 29 Pisces 35 | 25 Virgo 53 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 33 | 2 Aquarius 55 | 2 Leo 3 |
| Rahu | 5 Libra 48 | 11 Pisces 48 | 1 Libra 18 |
| Ketu | 5 Aries 48 | 11 Virgo 48 | 1 Aries 18 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Willem van Kooten's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2026
