Marcel Kurpershoek is a Dutch orientalist and diplomat born on May 17, 1949. He studied Arabic at Leiden University and Cairo University and has served in the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1974, leading the Middle East department. He has held positions at the United Nations and NATO, and has conducted research on Bedouin society in Saudi Arabia. He is also a professor of Arabic language and Islamic culture. Kurpershoek has served as the Dutch ambassador to Turkey, Pakistan, and Poland and authored 'The Last Bedouin' among other works.
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Your next birthday is 149 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Marcel
Mars, the Roman god of war; warrior; defender
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Marcel Kurpershoek belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: The Hague
Educated At: Leiden University
Occupation: journalist | university teacher | writer
Spouses: Betsy Udink
Employers: Leiden University
Awards Received: Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland | Pro Patria Medal
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for May 17, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Taurus 26 | 27 Taurus 16 | 8 Leo 8 |
| Moon | 2 Aquarius 33 | 21 Virgo 27 | 27 Libra 12 |
| Mercury | 16 Gemini 4 | 2 Taurus 34 | 13 Leo 29 |
| Venus | 4 Gemini 33 | 22 Taurus 27 | 6 Virgo 7 |
| Mars | 13 Taurus 5 | 13 Aries 5 | 5 Cancer 41 |
| Jupiter | 2 Aquarius 3 | 28 Taurus 2 | 25 Capricorn 41 |
| Saturn | 0 Virgo 3 | 17 Pisces 52 | 6 Virgo 0 |
| Uranus | 28 Gemini 42 | 23 Taurus 23 | 3 Cancer 0 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 44 | 29 Pisces 22 | 12 Libra 46 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 14 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 15 Leo 55 |
| Rahu | 24 Aries 12 | 13 Aries 35 | 20 Aries 13 |
| Ketu | 24 Libra 12 | 13 Libra 35 | 20 Libra 13 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Marcel Kurpershoek's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mars
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 August, 2024 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 07 October, 2024 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 06 December, 2024
