Desmond MacHale, born on January 28, 1946, is an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at University College Cork, Ireland. He is a prominent author and speaker known for his work on diverse topics such as George Boole, lateral thinking puzzles, and humour. MacHale has published over 80 books, many of which have been translated into languages like Danish, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, German, Korean, and Japanese, showcasing his influence in mathematics and literature.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 238 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Dublin (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Des
No widely recognized meaning. It can be chosen for its sound or personal significance.
Read Full Des Name AnalysisJanuary 28, 1946 Facts
Generation Group
Des MacHale belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Castlebar
Educated At: University of Keele | University of Galway
Occupation: academic | university teacher | mathematician | scientist
Employers: University College Cork
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 28, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 28, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 7 Aquarius 56 | 8 Aquarius 32 | 27 Aries 49 |
| Moon | 13 Sagittarius 7 | 8 Gemini 39 | 19 Scorpio 48 |
| Mercury | 28 Capricorn 38 | 13 Aquarius 15 | 1 Aries 13 |
| Venus | 6 Aquarius 57 | 13 Aquarius 44 | 16 Taurus 32 |
| Mars | 17 Cancer 57 | 3 Aquarius 57 | 28 Cancer 7 |
| Jupiter | 26 Libra 55 | 17 Cancer 46 | 21 Libra 36 |
| Saturn | 20 Cancer 35 | 28 Pisces 12 | 19 Cancer 7 |
| Uranus | 13 Gemini 38 | 27 Taurus 29 | 14 Gemini 46 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 32 | 0 Aries 2 | 6 Libra 42 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 41 | 3 Aquarius 35 | 9 Leo 25 |
| Rahu | 28 Gemini 1 | 10 Pisces 42 | 23 Gemini 47 |
| Ketu | 28 Sagittarius 1 | 10 Virgo 42 | 23 Sagittarius 47 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Des MacHale's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026
