Raimonds Gerkens, born on May 8, 1952, in Skrunda, Latvia, is a Latvian entrepreneur and co-owner of the companies Gerkens un Co, Gerkens un partneri, and Mēbeļu nams. He grew up in a family of eight children and initially worked as an insurance agent before spending 20 years as a waiter and bartender. In 1988, he contributed to establishing one of the first private cooperatives in the then-communist system and founded Gerkens un Co, which grew into a chain of 40 stores across Latvia. He is also known for his patronage and received honors for his contributions.
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Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Riga (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Raimonds
wise protector, wise counsel
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Raimonds Gerkens belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Skrunda
Educated At: Rigas Finans og Kreditteknikum
Occupation: businessperson
Employers: Restaurants and bars in Riga | Restaurants and bars in Jūrmala
Awards Received: Order of the Three Stars
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 May 8, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025 |
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Sun | 17 Taurus 42 | 18 Taurus 2 | 27 Cancer 34 |
Moon | 28 Libra 58 | 0 Libra 54 | 9 Cancer 53 |
Mercury | 21 Aries 43 | 26 Aries 29 | 23 Leo 39 |
Venus | 4 Taurus 55 | 4 Aries 50 | 4 Leo 36 |
Mars | 7 Scorpio 53 | 9 Leo 3 | 10 Scorpio 16 |
Jupiter | 2 Taurus 7 | 22 Gemini 53 | 16 Taurus 47 |
Saturn | 9 Libra 39 | 28 Pisces 28 | 10 Libra 0 |
Uranus | 11 Cancer 3 | 26 Taurus 45 | 15 Cancer 5 |
Neptune | 19 Libra 36 | 1 Aries 18 | 19 Libra 2 |
Pluto | 19 Leo 6 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 20 Leo 26 |
Rahu | 26 Aquarius 39 | 24 Pisces 45 | 22 Aquarius 47 |
Ketu | 26 Leo 39 | 24 Virgo 45 | 22 Leo 47 |
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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.Raimonds Gerkens's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025