Jaap van Eik is a Dutch bassist and journalist, born on October 17, 1944, in Den Haag. He studied at the art academy in Arnhem and began playing bass in the band The Moans in 1964. After leaving The Moans, he joined Blues Dimension and later Cuby + Blizzards. In 1974, he became part of the supergroup Trace. In 1977, he transitioned from music to journalism, serving as editor-in-chief of Musicmaker until 2000. He has since written for other publications and published a book in 2019 detailing his musical experiences from 1965 to 1977.
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Meaning of the name - Jaap
The name Jaap is a Dutch diminutive of the name Jacob, which means 'supplanter' or 'he who holds by the heel'.
Read Full Jaap Name AnalysisOctober 17, 1944 Facts
Generation Group
Jaap van Eik belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Den Haag
Educated At: Kunstacademie in Arnhem
Occupation: journalist | guitarist
Employers: The Moans | Blues Dimension | Cuby + Blizzards | Trace | Musicmaker | Aloha | Revolver's Lust for Life
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for October 17, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 17, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24 Libra 12 | 24 Libra 49 | 15 Capricorn 1 |
| Moon | 29 Libra 34 | 28 Aries 3 | 6 Libra 1 |
| Mercury | 21 Libra 59 | 6 Scorpio 11 | 23 Sagittarius 22 |
| Venus | 23 Scorpio 53 | 29 Scorpio 53 | 29 Aquarius 54 |
| Mars | 2 Scorpio 52 | 23 Cancer 2 | 29 Sagittarius 56 |
| Jupiter | 17 Virgo 30 | 21 Gemini 12 | 27 Virgo 15 |
| Saturn | 11 Cancer 8 | 13 Pisces 19 | 7 Cancer 5 |
| Uranus | 12 Gemini 47 | 26 Taurus 26 | 9 Gemini 48 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 45 | 27 Pisces 48 | 6 Libra 26 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 7 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 9 Leo 37 |
| Rahu | 22 Cancer 47 | 5 Aries 28 | 18 Cancer 33 |
| Ketu | 22 Capricorn 47 | 5 Libra 28 | 18 Capricorn 33 |
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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.Jaap van Eik's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025
