Ben Sandford is a New Zealand skeleton racer born on March 12, 1979, in Rotorua. He made his racing debut in the America's Cup in November 2002 and later competed in various international competitions, including the Skeleton World Cup and World Championships. His notable achievements include finishing 10th at the 2006 Olympics, reaching the podium with a 3rd place at the World Cup in St. Moritz during the 2010/11 season, and securing a bronze medal at the World Championships in 2012. His uncle, Bruce Sandford, was a world champion in 1992.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 361 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Pacific/Auckland (12:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ben
son, child
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Generation Group
Ben Sandford belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Rotorua
Occupation: Public Speaker | skeleton racer
Awards Received: Bronze medal at the 2012 World Championships in Lake Placid | 3rd place at the World Cup in St. Moritz 2010/11
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for March 12, 1979
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 12, 2025 |
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Sun | 20 Pisces 49 | 21 Pisces 40 | 6 Taurus 9 |
Moon | 0 Virgo 8 | 25 Leo 47 | 11 Taurus 55 |
Mercury | 7 Aries 51 | 8 Aries 49 | 9 Aries 34 |
Venus | 9 Aquarius 42 | 8 Aries 47 | 4 Aries 37 |
Mars | 9 Pisces 35 | 18 Cancer 28 | 15 Aries 25 |
Jupiter | 29 Cancer 13 | 13 Gemini 18 | 0 Leo 28 |
Saturn | 10 Virgo 9 | 21 Pisces 58 | 7 Virgo 37 |
Uranus | 20 Scorpio 57 | 23 Taurus 58 | 19 Scorpio 36 |
Neptune | 20 Sagittarius 28 | 29 Pisces 18 | 20 Sagittarius 11 |
Pluto | 18 Libra 35 | 3 Aquarius 9 | 17 Libra 20 |
Rahu | 17 Virgo 31 | 27 Pisces 47 | 15 Virgo 4 |
Ketu | 17 Pisces 31 | 27 Virgo 47 | 15 Pisces 4 |
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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.Ben Sandford's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025