W.J. Basil Fernando is a prominent Sri Lankan jurist, author, poet, and human rights activist. He earned his LL.B. in 1972 and practiced law until 1989. Subsequently, he became involved in humanitarian efforts, assisting Vietnamese refugees and working with the UN in Cambodia. Since 1994, he has been affiliated with human rights organizations in Asia. In recognition of his significant contributions to human rights, he received the Right Livelihood Award in 2014, highlighting his dedication to documenting and promoting human rights in the region.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 317 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Colombo (6:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Basil
King, royal
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Basil Fernando belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Wattala
Educated At: St. Anthony's College, Wattala | St. Benedict's College, Kotahena | University of Ceylon
Occupation: journalist | human rights activist | poet
Employers: Supreme Court of Sri Lanka | UNHCR | United Nations Transitional Authority (UNTAC) | UN Centre of Human Rights | Asian Human Rights Commission | Asian Legal Resource Centre
Awards Received: Gwangju Prize for Human Rights | Right Livelihood Award
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 14, 1944
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 | 20 Libra 45 | 21 Libra 7 | 12 Capricorn 30 |
| Moon | 17 Virgo 57 | 26 Cancer 57 | 6 Virgo 24 |
| Mercury | 15 Libra 59 | 10 Scorpio 59 | 22 Sagittarius 42 |
| Venus | 19 Scorpio 37 | 0 Libra 25 | 27 Aquarius 3 |
| Mars | 0 Scorpio 30 | 14 Scorpio 58 | 28 Sagittarius 6 |
| Jupiter | 16 Virgo 49 | 23 Cancer 52 | 27 Virgo 11 |
| Saturn | 11 Cancer 5 | 26 Pisces 42 | 7 Cancer 18 |
| Uranus | 12 Gemini 52 | 0 Gemini 53 | 9 Gemini 53 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 38 | 0 Aries 11 | 6 Libra 26 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 5 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 9 Leo 40 |
| Rahu | 22 Cancer 58 | 16 Pisces 20 | 18 Cancer 41 |
| Ketu | 22 Capricorn 58 | 16 Virgo 20 | 18 Capricorn 41 |
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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.Basil Fernando's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2025
