Kapil Kapoor is an esteemed Indian scholar recognized for his contributions in history, linguistics, and literature, particularly regarding Indian intellectual traditions. He served prominently as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and was a professor in its Centre for Linguistics and English, as well as the Centre for Sanskrit Studies, before his retirement in 2005. In 2012, he edited the comprehensive 11-Volume Encyclopedia of Hinduism. His scholarly contributions were recognized with the Padma Bhushan, a prestigious civilian honor from the Government of India, in 2023.
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Meaning of the name - Kapil
brown hair, reddish-brown
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Kapil Kapoor belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: linguist | philosopher | author
Employers: Jawaharlal Nehru University
Awards Received: Padma Bhushan in literature & 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 November 17, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for November 17, 2024 |
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Sun | 25 Scorpio 13 | 25 Scorpio 50 | 20 Aquarius 34 |
Moon | 24 Gemini 50 | 20 Gemini 35 | 20 Cancer 48 |
Mercury | 13 Scorpio 11 | 18 Sagittarius 11 | 8 Pisces 39 |
Venus | 19 Libra 15 | 7 Capricorn 4 | 3 Aquarius 30 |
Mars | 28 Libra 1 | 3 Leo 53 | 24 Sagittarius 20 |
Jupiter | 8 Taurus 34 | 18 Gemini 51 | 8 Taurus 17 |
Saturn | 10 Taurus 24 | 12 Pisces 37 | 8 Taurus 58 |
Uranus | 24 Taurus 5 | 25 Taurus 14 | 22 Taurus 12 |
Neptune | 27 Virgo 12 | 27 Pisces 14 | 27 Virgo 14 |
Pluto | 4 Leo 18 | 29 Capricorn 57 | 2 Leo 49 |
Rahu | 8 Libra 31 | 3 Aries 50 | 4 Libra 4 |
Ketu | 8 Aries 31 | 3 Libra 50 | 4 Aries 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.Kapil Kapoor's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2025