Chandrakant Harishankar Mehta, also known as Shashin, is a Gujarati poet, storyteller, editor, and journalist. Born on August 6, 1939, he has contributed significantly to Gujarati literature and journalism, showcasing his versatility through various forms of writing.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 319 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Chandrakant
Shining moon, radiant, luminous
Read Full Chandrakant Name AnalysisAugust 6, 1939 Facts
Generation Group
Chandrakant Mehta belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Ahmedabad
Occupation: journalist | writer
Awards Received: Padma Shri in literature and education
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 August 6, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 6, 2025 |
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Sun | 12 Leo 54 | 14 Leo 4 | 6 Scorpio 56 |
Moon | 18 Aries 31 | 7 Capricorn 0 | 12 Gemini 33 |
Mercury | 20 Leo 33 | 5 Leo 34 | 28 Scorpio 42 |
Venus | 4 Leo 32 | 7 Cancer 5 | 21 Scorpio 25 |
Mars | 25 Capricorn 59 | 29 Virgo 34 | 18 Aquarius 12 |
Jupiter | 8 Aries 38 | 12 Cancer 50 | 29 Pisces 50 |
Saturn | 1 Taurus 21 | 1 Aries 20 | 27 Aries 14 |
Uranus | 21 Taurus 47 | 1 Gemini 5 | 20 Taurus 30 |
Neptune | 21 Virgo 37 | 1 Aries 53 | 24 Virgo 36 |
Pluto | 1 Leo 25 | 2 Aquarius 17 | 2 Leo 55 |
Rahu | 3 Scorpio 22 | 19 Pisces 59 | 28 Libra 49 |
Ketu | 3 Taurus 22 | 19 Virgo 59 | 28 Aries 49 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Chandrakant Mehta's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2025