Farouk Al-Kasim is an Iraqi-Norwegian geologist born in 1934 in Basra, Iraq, known for his pivotal role in exploring oil in Norway. He studied petroleum geology at Imperial College in London and worked for the Iraq Petroleum Company. After moving to Norway in 1968 for his son's treatment, he joined the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry. He contributed significantly to the establishment of the Norwegian oil industry, including the creation of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and Statoil in 1972, and enhanced extraction rates, achieving a 45% average.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 176 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Baghdad (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Farouk
distinguished, one who can differentiate between right and wrong
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Generation Group
Farouk Al-Kasim belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Basra
Educated At: University of London
Occupation: geologist
Employers: Ministry of Trade and Industry | Iraq Petroleum Company | Norwegian Offshore Directorate
Awards Received: Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav
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 July 8, 1934
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Cancer 30 | 16 Cancer 28 | 13 Libra 24 |
| Moon | 8 Gemini 38 | 17 Sagittarius 39 | 28 Virgo 51 |
| Mercury | 20 Cancer 28 | 11 Leo 54 | 8 Scorpio 13 |
| Venus | 11 Gemini 43 | 4 Gemini 8 | 2 Libra 33 |
| Mars | 24 Gemini 53 | 12 Virgo 4 | 23 Leo 30 |
| Jupiter | 14 Libra 8 | 6 Cancer 30 | 28 Libra 58 |
| Saturn | 27 Aquarius 38 | 1 Aries 48 | 21 Aquarius 59 |
| Uranus | 1 Taurus 6 | 0 Gemini 4 | 0 Taurus 6 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 11 | 2 Aries 10 | 13 Virgo 16 |
| Pluto | 24 Cancer 3 | 2 Aquarius 58 | 25 Cancer 59 |
| Rahu | 11 Aquarius 35 | 21 Pisces 31 | 6 Aquarius 46 |
| Ketu | 11 Leo 35 | 21 Virgo 31 | 6 Leo 46 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Farouk Al-Kasim's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2026