Mark McDowell is a Canadian diplomat, born on October 8, 1962, and the first resident Ambassador of Canada to Myanmar. Known for his expertise in public and digital diplomacy, he is recognized as an 'unconventional diplomat' and an advocate for LGBTIQ rights. After leaving the foreign service in 2016, he led International IDEA's Myanmar office, providing training on constitutional issues. In 2020, he became the Country Representative for the Asia Foundation.
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Your next birthday is 278 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Mark
warrior, Mars, the god of war
Read Full Mark Name AnalysisOctober 8, 1962 Facts
Generation Group
Mark McDowell belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University of Toronto | John F. Kennedy School of Government
Occupation: diplomat
Employers: Canadian foreign service | International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance | Asia Foundation
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 8, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Libra 56 | 15 Libra 40 | 18 Sagittarius 10 |
| Moon | 8 Aquarius 25 | 7 Taurus 11 | 9 Gemini 2 |
| Mercury | 10 Libra 36 | 3 Scorpio 0 | 26 Sagittarius 38 |
| Venus | 23 Scorpio 56 | 23 Virgo 35 | 13 Scorpio 14 |
| Mars | 28 Cancer 14 | 11 Scorpio 9 | 23 Leo 20 |
| Jupiter | 3 Pisces 19 | 23 Cancer 20 | 5 Pisces 32 |
| Saturn | 5 Aquarius 3 | 27 Pisces 4 | 8 Aquarius 3 |
| Uranus | 3 Virgo 36 | 1 Gemini 3 | 5 Virgo 21 |
| Neptune | 12 Scorpio 11 | 0 Aries 20 | 14 Scorpio 27 |
| Pluto | 11 Virgo 3 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 12 Virgo 9 |
| Rahu | 5 Leo 9 | 16 Pisces 37 | 1 Leo 48 |
| Ketu | 5 Aquarius 9 | 16 Virgo 37 | 1 Aquarius 48 |
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.Mark McDowell's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2026
