Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, also known as Maneka, was born on August 26, 1956, in Delhi, India. She is the first Minister for Women and Child Development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. A prominent animal rights activist and environmental advocate, she has served as a minister in four different governments. Maneka is a prolific author, writing books on topics such as etymology, law, and animal welfare. She hails from the Nehru-Gandhi political family and is the widow of former politician Sanjay Gandhi.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 336 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Maneka
beautiful, charming
Read Full Maneka Name AnalysisAugust 26, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
Maneka Gandhi belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New Delhi
Educated At: The Lawrence School, Sanawar | Lady Shri Ram College for Women | Jawaharlal Nehru University | University of Delhi
Occupation: animal rights advocate | journalist | politician
Spouses: Sanjay Gandhi
Children: Varun Gandhi
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 26, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Virgo 59 | 3 Virgo 17 | 10 Scorpio 49 |
| Moon | 27 Aries 21 | 8 Libra 23 | 17 Scorpio 45 |
| Mercury | 29 Virgo 40 | 17 Leo 0 | 4 Scorpio 51 |
| Venus | 17 Cancer 16 | 0 Leo 42 | 2 Libra 56 |
| Mars | 22 Pisces 4 | 12 Libra 13 | 16 Pisces 40 |
| Jupiter | 9 Virgo 54 | 16 Cancer 50 | 24 Virgo 8 |
| Saturn | 27 Scorpio 11 | 0 Aries 17 | 2 Sagittarius 55 |
| Uranus | 4 Leo 32 | 1 Gemini 26 | 6 Leo 58 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 14 | 1 Aries 29 | 0 Scorpio 33 |
| Pluto | 28 Leo 26 | 1 Aquarius 52 | 0 Virgo 14 |
| Rahu | 3 Sagittarius 28 | 18 Pisces 55 | 29 Scorpio 49 |
| Ketu | 3 Gemini 28 | 18 Virgo 55 | 29 Taurus 49 |
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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.Maneka Gandhi's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2025
