Merchant, whose real name is Ricardo Renford Nicholson, is a Jamaican deejay, writer, and music producer born on March 18, 1981. He is known for his work in reggae and dancehall music, utilizing eclectic and flamboyant lyrical styles. Merchant has gained attention for his unique contributions to the genre, blending creativity and cultural influences in his performances and compositions.
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Meaning of the name - Merchant
A person who buys and sells goods, especially on a large scale; a trader.
Read Full Merchant Name AnalysisMarch 18, 1981 Facts
Generation Group
Merchant belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Jamaica
Occupation: toasting
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 March 18, 1981
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28 Pisces 1 | 28 Pisces 6 | 12 Taurus 12 |
| Moon | 5 Virgo 58 | 23 Pisces 36 | 21 Aries 11 |
| Mercury | 0 Pisces 34 | 8 Pisces 43 | 18 Taurus 7 |
| Venus | 23 Pisces 1 | 15 Aries 14 | 18 Taurus 47 |
| Mars | 1 Aries 15 | 12 Pisces 41 | 5 Taurus 33 |
| Jupiter | 6 Libra 16 | 15 Cancer 11 | 1 Libra 12 |
| Saturn | 7 Libra 31 | 3 Aries 47 | 4 Libra 20 |
| Uranus | 0 Sagittarius 5 | 28 Taurus 15 | 28 Scorpio 50 |
| Neptune | 24 Sagittarius 51 | 1 Aries 42 | 24 Sagittarius 31 |
| Pluto | 23 Libra 38 | 4 Aquarius 58 | 22 Libra 25 |
| Rahu | 8 Leo 27 | 8 Pisces 6 | 6 Leo 4 |
| Ketu | 8 Aquarius 27 | 8 Virgo 6 | 6 Aquarius 4 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Merchant's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2026
