Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, born on 17 October 1959, is a prominent Mauritian scientist and politician. She served as the President of Mauritius from June 2015, making history as the first female to hold this position. Her work in biodiversity and research has garnered international recognition, and she is known for her advocacy for sustainable development and women's empowerment in science. Gurib-Fakim's contributions have had a significant impact on her country and the broader scientific community.
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Meaning of the name - Ameenah
trustworthy, faithful
Read Full Ameenah Name AnalysisOctober 17, 1959 Facts
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Ameenah Gurib-Fakim belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Mauritius
Educated At: University of Exeter | Pierre and Marie Curie University | University of Surrey
Occupation: chemist | politician
Employers: University of Mauritius
Awards Received: OkayAfrica 100 Women | Honorary doctoral degree of the Pierre and Marie Curie University | Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean | Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms | Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences | Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour | L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science
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 October 17, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 23 Libra 34 | 24 Libra 34 | 0 Capricorn 6 |
Moon | 5 Taurus 9 | 11 Virgo 53 | 24 Virgo 47 |
Mercury | 12 Scorpio 36 | 15 Scorpio 46 | 11 Sagittarius 30 |
Venus | 9 Virgo 57 | 4 Libra 45 | 17 Scorpio 22 |
Mars | 27 Libra 30 | 17 Scorpio 23 | 13 Sagittarius 33 |
Jupiter | 2 Sagittarius 11 | 24 Cancer 10 | 16 Sagittarius 35 |
Saturn | 2 Capricorn 15 | 26 Pisces 28 | 8 Capricorn 41 |
Uranus | 20 Leo 21 | 0 Gemini 47 | 20 Leo 48 |
Neptune | 6 Scorpio 12 | 0 Aries 6 | 8 Scorpio 27 |
Pluto | 5 Virgo 29 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 6 Virgo 6 |
Rahu | 2 Libra 42 | 16 Pisces 9 | 29 Virgo 13 |
Ketu | 2 Aries 42 | 16 Virgo 9 | 29 Pisces 13 |
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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.Ameenah Gurib-Fakim's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025