Louisvan Gasteren Vedic birth chart profile
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Louisvan Gasteren

★ November 20, 1922 · Ypenburg, South Holland, Netherlands
Birth data: C — Caution
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
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Sun Sign
Scorpio
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Ascendant
Taurus
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Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Saturn / Rahu / Moon · Feb 2026 – May 2026
DirectorProducerEngineerLife Path 9Destiny Number 6Soul Number 8Personality Number 7Kabbalah Number 4

Louisvan Gasteren's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Louisvan Gasteren has a Scorpio Moon sign, Jyeshtha Nakshatra and a Taurus Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Scorpio.

Louisvan Gasteren Birth Details

Date of birthNovember 20, 1922
Birth time5:50 PM
Birth placeYpenburg, South Holland, Netherlands
Birth data rating
C — Caution

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What is Louisvan Gasteren's Moon sign?

Louisvan Gasteren's Moon sign is Scorpio in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Louisvan Gasteren's Nakshatra?

Louisvan Gasteren's Moon Nakshatra is Jyeshtha, with the Moon in Scorpio.

What is Louisvan Gasteren's Ascendant?

Louisvan Gasteren's Ascendant (Lagna) is Taurus in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Louisvan Gasteren's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Louisvan Gasteren's Sun sign is Scorpio. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Louisvan Gasteren's birth date and birth time?

Louisvan Gasteren was born on November 20, 1922 at 5:50 PM in Ypenburg, South Holland, Netherlands. The birth data is rated C (Caution).

Biography

Who is Louisvan Gasteren?

Dutch film director, producer, best known for his documentaries. He was the son of the actor Louis Augustaaf van Gasteren (1887-1962) and singer Elise Menagé Challa (1891-1962). The actress Josephine van Gasteren (1917-1989) was his sister. He studied electrical engineering. As a sound technician he became involved with film making. In 1952 he debuted with brown gold, about the production of chocolate. He made some 70 films and documentaries. He died 10 May 2016 of disease. The murder on Walter Oettinger On 19 May 1943 the Jewish-German refugee Walter Oettinger (born 23 May 1905, Hamburg) arrived at his home in the Beethoven street 146 in Amsterdam. Oettinger was handicapped from age 17 (polio) and had fled in 1939 from Germany to his nephew Johann Oettinger in Amsterdam. Johann and his wife committed suicide on 16 May 1940 after the arrival of the Nazis. On 24 May 1943 Van Gasteren killed Walter by hitting him on the head with a steel cable and drowning him, because Walters behaviour should have endangered other hiding people and their protectors. The body was dumped in the water. When it came out, Van Gasteren was sentenced in June 1944 for homicide. After the war, he and his family stated that the murder was inevitable and a deed of resistance as Oettinger threatened to betray the hiding place. . Link to Wikipedia
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Which planetary combinations are in Louisvan Gasteren's birth chart?

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Louisvan Gasteren's chart shows 1 challenging combination.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Louisvan Gasteren running now?

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Louisvan Gasteren is currently in the Saturn mahadasha, running from Feb 13, 2026 to May 8, 2026.

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What do Louisvan Gasteren's numerology numbers say?

Louisvan Gasteren's core numbers are Life Path 9, Destiny 6, Soul Urge 8, Personality 7, Kabbalah Number 4, Birth 2.

∞Life Path
9

Chaldean Life Path 9 is Mars-in-service—courage with compassion. It indicates completion, humanitarian work, and lessons in letting go and higher purpose.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇Personality
7

Chaldean Personality 7 appears thoughtful, private, and analytical. Others often see depth, intelligence, and spiritual interest.

∞Kabbalah Number
4

Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.

✦Birth
2

Discover Birth Number 2 in Vedic astrology: personality traits, compatibility, career insights, and destiny patterns in a comprehensive numerology guide.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1943
Crime
Homicide Perpetration 25 May 1943 at 7:00 PM in Amsterdam (Walter Oettinger)
1944
Crime
Trial dates June 1944
1962
Death
Death of Father 9 July 1962 in Amsterdam (Louis Augustaaf van Gasteren)
1962
Death
Death of Mother 26 September 1962 in Amsterdam (Elise Menagé Challa)
2016
Death
Death by Disease 10 May 2016 in Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

How does Louisvan Gasteren's birth chart influence his approach to romantic relationships?

Louisvan Gasteren, born under Scorpio sun and moon with a Taurus ascendant, carries intense emotional depth paired with earthy stability in relationships. His double Scorpio placement gives him profound passion and loyalty, while the Taurus rising tempers this with practicality and sensuality. This combination suggests he seeks lasting, deeply committed partnerships grounded in trust and physical connection, though his Scorpio nature may create periods of emotional intensity that require understanding from his partner.

What spiritual dimensions does Louisvan Gasteren's chart reveal about his inner world?

Louisvan Gasteren's Life Path Number 9 indicates a soul oriented toward completion, transformation, and universal consciousness. Combined with his Scorpio sun and moon, he possesses natural inclination toward introspection, mystery, and regeneration. His Soul Number 8 amplifies his karmic drive for power and material mastery, while his chart suggests he experiences life as a series of profound transformations, seeking meaning through deep investigation of hidden truths and spiritual evolution.

Which astrological factors in Louisvan Gasteren's birth chart contributed to his prominence as a filmmaker and producer?

Louisvan Gasteren's rise in film direction and production is supported by his Padma Kal Sarpa Yoga, a powerful configuration with Rahu in the 5th house of creativity and Ketu in the 11th house of networks. This yoga channels his Scorpio intensity into creative expression and artistic vision. His Taurus ascendant provides the discipline and persistence needed for technical filmmaking, while his double Scorpio placement fuels the psychological depth and transformative themes characteristic of compelling cinema.

What does Louisvan Gasteren's Janma Rashi reveal about his core nature in Vedic astrology?

Louisvan Gasteren's Janma Rashi is Scorpio, making him a deeply perceptive, investigative, and transformative individual in Vedic astrology. Scorpio natives possess natural magnetism, strategic thinking, and the ability to penetrate surface appearances to discover hidden truths. This rashi endows him with resilience, emotional intelligence, and a capacity for radical personal renewal. His Scorpio moon reinforces these qualities, creating someone driven by passion, intuition, and the desire to understand life's mysteries on profound levels.

Which numerological numbers carry special significance for Louisvan Gasteren throughout his life?

Louisvan Gasteren's Life Path Number 9 emphasizes completion, universal wisdom, and humanitarian purpose as his core destiny. His Birth Number 2 brings partnership, sensitivity, and diplomatic qualities to his personality. His Destiny Number 6 indicates responsibility and service to others, while his Soul Number 8 reflects karmic mastery and material influence. Together, these numbers suggest he experiences life as a journey toward wisdom, with natural gifts in creative collaboration and the ability to influence others through his work.

Where was Louisvan Gasteren born, and what does his birth date tell us astrologically?

Louisvan Gasteren was born on November 20, 1922, in Ypenburg, Netherlands. His Scorpio sun sign positions him as someone born during the most intense and transformative period of the zodiac. This autumn birth date, combined with his Taurus ascendant, creates an interesting polarity between fixed water (emotional depth) and fixed earth (practical stability). His birth in the Netherlands, a nation of water and engineering precision, aligns symbolically with his chart's blend of intensity and technical capability.

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