Charmaine Maureen Solomon (born 1930) is an influential Australian cook and author renowned for her 31 cookbooks. Often referred to as 'the Queen of Asian cooking in Australia', she has played a pivotal role in introducing Asian cuisine to Australian households. Her notable work, The Complete Asian Cookbook, published in 1976, sold over a million copies across five languages and is celebrated as one of Australia’s most significant cookbooks. Additionally, she has created her own line of spice blends and marinades, securing her place as a culinary icon.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 319 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Colombo (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Charmaine
charmer, songstress
Read Full Charmaine Name AnalysisAugust 31, 1930 Facts
Generation Group
Charmaine Solomon belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Colombo
Educated At: Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya
Occupation: cookbook writer
Awards Received: Medal of the Order of Australia
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 31, 1930
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025 |
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Sun | 7 Virgo 7 | 8 Virgo 7 | 11 Sagittarius 23 |
Moon | 10 Sagittarius 28 | 8 Sagittarius 9 | 19 Taurus 25 |
Mercury | 3 Libra 40 | 25 Leo 41 | 26 Sagittarius 7 |
Venus | 22 Libra 55 | 6 Leo 41 | 23 Scorpio 42 |
Mars | 1 Cancer 45 | 15 Libra 27 | 15 Leo 33 |
Jupiter | 13 Cancer 35 | 17 Cancer 45 | 19 Cancer 12 |
Saturn | 5 Capricorn 39 | 29 Pisces 57 | 10 Capricorn 48 |
Uranus | 14 Aries 43 | 1 Gemini 28 | 11 Aries 33 |
Neptune | 3 Virgo 28 | 1 Aries 22 | 5 Virgo 47 |
Pluto | 20 Cancer 22 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 20 Cancer 32 |
Rahu | 26 Aries 6 | 18 Pisces 39 | 21 Aries 4 |
Ketu | 26 Libra 6 | 18 Virgo 39 | 21 Libra 4 |
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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.Charmaine Solomon's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025