Melissa Leach (born 5 January 1965) is a British geographer and social anthropologist known for her work in sustainability and development. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative since June 2024 and has a keen interest in the politics of science and technology in Africa. Before her current role, she was the Director of the Institute of Development Studies from 2014 to 2024, contributing to policy-making in these critical areas.
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Meaning of the name - Melissa
honeybee
Read Full Melissa Name AnalysisJanuary 5, 1965 Facts
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Melissa Leach belongs to the Generation X group.
Educated At: Newnham College | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Occupation: anthropologist | geographer
Employers: Cambridge Conservation Initiative | Institute of Development Studies
Awards Received: Fellow of the British Academy | Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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 January 5, 1965
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Capricorn 10 | 15 Capricorn 37 | 15 Pisces 55 |
| Moon | 15 Aquarius 54 | 28 Pisces 47 | 25 Aries 12 |
| Mercury | 22 Sagittarius 12 | 26 Sagittarius 10 | 25 Pisces 28 |
| Venus | 21 Sagittarius 43 | 2 Pisces 42 | 6 Pisces 43 |
| Mars | 25 Virgo 3 | 0 Leo 17 | 19 Virgo 50 |
| Jupiter | 15 Taurus 57 | 12 Gemini 44 | 20 Taurus 44 |
| Saturn | 1 Pisces 56 | 14 Pisces 50 | 8 Pisces 48 |
| Uranus | 14 Virgo 47 | 23 Taurus 32 | 12 Virgo 44 |
| Neptune | 19 Scorpio 26 | 27 Pisces 22 | 19 Scorpio 56 |
| Pluto | 16 Virgo 15 | 1 Aquarius 12 | 15 Virgo 0 |
| Rahu | 21 Gemini 43 | 1 Aries 14 | 18 Gemini 33 |
| Ketu | 21 Sagittarius 43 | 1 Libra 14 | 18 Sagittarius 33 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Melissa Leach's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2026
