Willem van Kooten is a Dutch entrepreneur and former DJ known by the stage name Joost den Draaijer. Born on January 7, 1941, in Hilversum, he has made significant contributions to the music industry. His son, Eelko van Kooten, is the founder of Spinnin' Records, a prominent division of Warner Music Group. Van Kooten's career reflects a blend of business acumen and musical talent, influencing the Dutch music scene across generations.
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Your next birthday is 298 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Willem
resolute protector, helmet of will
Read Full Willem Name AnalysisJanuary 7, 1941 Facts
Generation Group
Willem van Kooten belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hilversum
Occupation: radio DJ | disc jockey | politician
Children: Eelko van Kooten
Awards Received: Officer of the order Orange-Nassau | Golden Harp
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for January 7, 1941
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2025 |
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Sun | 17 Capricorn 2 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 11 Aries 34 |
Moon | 10 Taurus 6 | 27 Aries 1 | 4 Gemini 20 |
Mercury | 14 Capricorn 46 | 28 Sagittarius 58 | 14 Pisces 52 |
Venus | 22 Sagittarius 17 | 4 Pisces 47 | 7 Aries 2 |
Mars | 1 Sagittarius 56 | 29 Cancer 32 | 29 Capricorn 27 |
Jupiter | 5 Taurus 41 | 12 Gemini 33 | 17 Taurus 19 |
Saturn | 8 Taurus 5 | 15 Pisces 0 | 13 Taurus 33 |
Uranus | 22 Taurus 22 | 23 Taurus 30 | 23 Taurus 43 |
Neptune | 27 Virgo 41 | 27 Pisces 24 | 25 Virgo 55 |
Pluto | 3 Leo 33 | 1 Aquarius 16 | 2 Leo 4 |
Rahu | 5 Libra 48 | 1 Aries 8 | 1 Libra 22 |
Ketu | 5 Aries 48 | 1 Libra 8 | 1 Aries 22 |
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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.Willem van Kooten's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2025