Madagascar Slim, born Randriamananjara Radofa Besata Jean Longin on October 31, 1956, is a Canadian-Malagasy folk and blues guitarist. He studied English and accounting in Canada while pursuing music with groups like La Ridaine. Influenced by Jimi Hendrix and B.B. King, he is known for his work with bands such as Tri-Continental and African Guitar Summit, as well as his solo endeavors. He is a three-time Juno Award winner for his contributions to world and traditional music.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 353 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Indian/Antananarivo (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Madagascar
The name Madagascar is derived from the Arabic word "al-Magrib", meaning "the west" or "the place of sunset", referring to its location relative to the Arabian Peninsula.
Read Full Madagascar Name AnalysisOctober 31, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
Madagascar Slim belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Antananarivo
Educated At: Seneca College
Occupation: musician
Employers: Tri-Continental | African Guitar Summit | solo artist
Awards Received: Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year | Juno Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year
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 October 31, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Scorpio 55 | 8 Scorpio 11 | 17 Capricorn 50 |
| Moon | 8 Libra 32 | 28 Aquarius 29 | 7 Aries 24 |
| Mercury | 0 Scorpio 3 | 1 Sagittarius 51 | 23 Capricorn 1 |
| Venus | 29 Virgo 28 | 21 Libra 47 | 24 Sagittarius 24 |
| Mars | 15 Pisces 54 | 27 Scorpio 1 | 17 Aries 55 |
| Jupiter | 23 Virgo 36 | 24 Cancer 57 | 1 Libra 32 |
| Saturn | 2 Sagittarius 36 | 25 Pisces 43 | 10 Sagittarius 28 |
| Uranus | 6 Leo 57 | 0 Gemini 19 | 5 Leo 40 |
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 27 | 29 Pisces 47 | 2 Scorpio 25 |
| Pluto | 0 Virgo 11 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 0 Virgo 6 |
| Rahu | 29 Scorpio 58 | 15 Pisces 25 | 26 Scorpio 19 |
| Ketu | 29 Taurus 58 | 15 Virgo 25 | 26 Taurus 19 |
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.Madagascar Slim's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2025
