Torkel Ravndal was a Norwegian weightlifter and powerlifter born on October 14, 1936, in Sandnes, Norway. He was known for his strong man-show, which he toured with. Notably, during a performance, he lifted a car to rescue a woman involved in an accident, injuring his hands in the process. His life and feats inspired a song by the popular Norwegian band DeLillos. Ravndal's story remains a remarkable example of courage and strength, highlighting both his athleticism and his extraordinary humanitarian act.
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Meaning of the name - Torkel
brave spear, warrior's spear
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Torkel Ravndal belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Sandnes Municipality
Occupation: powerlifter
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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 October 14, 1936
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 14, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Libra 10 | 21 Libra 36 | 21 Capricorn 5 |
| Moon | 13 Libra 15 | 3 Leo 23 | 9 Capricorn 30 |
| Mercury | 3 Libra 16 | 11 Scorpio 39 | 28 Capricorn 19 |
| Venus | 19 Scorpio 35 | 1 Libra 1 | 6 Pisces 21 |
| Mars | 11 Virgo 13 | 15 Scorpio 18 | 3 Scorpio 8 |
| Jupiter | 20 Sagittarius 11 | 23 Cancer 55 | 9 Capricorn 6 |
| Saturn | 16 Pisces 58 | 26 Pisces 40 | 18 Pisces 18 |
| Uranus | 8 Taurus 15 | 0 Gemini 53 | 5 Taurus 38 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 45 | 0 Aries 10 | 18 Virgo 49 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 42 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 27 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 40 | 16 Pisces 18 | 22 Sagittarius 58 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 40 | 16 Virgo 18 | 22 Gemini 58 |
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