Akbar S. Ahmed is an American diplomat and writer, known for his contributions in cross-cultural understanding. Born on January 15, 1943, in Allahabad, India, he has been influential in discussions surrounding Islamic culture and U.S.-Muslim relations, bridging gaps through his works. His expertise spans various fields including sociology, anthropology, and diplomacy, making him a significant voice in contemporary discourse on global cultural interactions.
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Your next birthday is 222 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (6:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Akbar
great, mighty, powerful
Read Full Akbar Name AnalysisJanuary 15, 1943 Facts
Generation Group
Akbar S. Ahmed belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Prayagraj
Educated At: University of Birmingham | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London | University of Cambridge
Occupation: anthropologist | university teacher | diplomat | writer
Employers: American University
Awards Received: American Book Awards
Astrology Analysis
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 January 15, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 15, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 15, 2026 |
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| Sun | 24 Capricorn 12 | 25 Capricorn 4 | 17 Aries 31 |
| Moon | 16 Taurus 13 | 14 Sagittarius 45 | 28 Taurus 19 |
| Mercury | 10 Aquarius 48 | 21 Capricorn 0 | 21 Aries 44 |
| Venus | 8 Aquarius 33 | 27 Capricorn 7 | 20 Taurus 55 |
| Mars | 21 Sagittarius 39 | 23 Capricorn 39 | 23 Aquarius 3 |
| Jupiter | 19 Cancer 27 | 19 Cancer 28 | 16 Cancer 9 |
| Saturn | 6 Gemini 20 | 27 Pisces 3 | 9 Gemini 5 |
| Uranus | 0 Gemini 49 | 27 Taurus 38 | 2 Gemini 2 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 2 | 29 Pisces 44 | 0 Libra 14 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 22 | 3 Aquarius 9 | 4 Leo 56 |
| Rahu | 26 Leo 45 | 11 Pisces 24 | 22 Leo 21 |
| Ketu | 26 Aquarius 45 | 11 Virgo 24 | 22 Aquarius 21 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Akbar S. Ahmed's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2026