Rudolf Smit is a Dutch photographer and critical researcher of astrology, born in Amsterdam on January 5, 1942. He worked as an editor and translator at a technological institute before retiring. Smit has authored several books on photography and computer programming, and he was involved in various astrology organizations. He advocated for an ethical approach within the astrology community and became the chair of the NGPA. After moving to Australia, he stopped his astrology activities in 1984 but returned as a critical researcher, contributing to various publications and websites focused on astrology.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 307 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Rudolf
famous wolf
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Generation Group
Rudolf Smit belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Amsterdam
Occupation: astrologer | photographer
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for January 5, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2025 |
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Sun | 14 Capricorn 27 | 15 Capricorn 19 | 8 Aries 5 |
Moon | 15 Leo 54 | 24 Pisces 42 | 28 Leo 33 |
Mercury | 23 Capricorn 2 | 25 Sagittarius 46 | 18 Pisces 18 |
Venus | 20 Aquarius 4 | 2 Pisces 24 | 22 Aquarius 49 |
Mars | 26 Aries 53 | 0 Leo 23 | 13 Gemini 9 |
Jupiter | 12 Gemini 48 | 12 Gemini 45 | 15 Gemini 25 |
Saturn | 22 Taurus 10 | 14 Pisces 48 | 25 Taurus 30 |
Uranus | 26 Taurus 43 | 23 Taurus 33 | 27 Taurus 34 |
Neptune | 29 Virgo 53 | 27 Pisces 21 | 28 Virgo 15 |
Pluto | 5 Leo 4 | 1 Aquarius 12 | 3 Leo 32 |
Rahu | 16 Virgo 36 | 1 Aries 15 | 12 Virgo 12 |
Ketu | 16 Pisces 36 | 1 Libra 15 | 12 Pisces 12 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Rudolf Smit's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2025