Rakesh Asthana is a prominent Indian police officer born on July 22, 1961. He joined the Indian Police Service in 1984 and is part of the Gujarat cadre. Known for his investigations into serious crimes such as embezzlement, bribery, and bombings, he served as Special Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and was appointed Police Commissioner of Delhi in July 2021. Asthana retired from the IPS on July 31, 2022, after receiving a one-year extension.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 261 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Rakesh
protector, defender, one who protects
Read Full Rakesh Name AnalysisMarch 9, 1961 Facts
Generation Group
Rakesh Asthana belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ranchi
Educated At: Jawaharlal Nehru University
Occupation: police officer
Employers: Indian Police Service | Central Bureau of Investigation
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 9, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 9, 2025 |
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Sun | 18 Pisces 27 | 18 Pisces 56 | 21 Taurus 17 |
Moon | 7 Sagittarius 34 | 21 Cancer 6 | 20 Aries 54 |
Mercury | 24 Aquarius 36 | 7 Aries 0 | 3 Gemini 15 |
Venus | 26 Aries 36 | 9 Aries 45 | 14 Aries 36 |
Mars | 5 Cancer 9 | 18 Cancer 2 | 3 Leo 15 |
Jupiter | 28 Capricorn 45 | 13 Gemini 1 | 6 Aquarius 42 |
Saturn | 27 Capricorn 15 | 21 Pisces 38 | 0 Aquarius 9 |
Uranus | 22 Leo 45 | 23 Taurus 53 | 21 Leo 46 |
Neptune | 11 Scorpio 7 | 29 Pisces 12 | 9 Scorpio 37 |
Pluto | 6 Virgo 33 | 3 Aquarius 5 | 5 Virgo 32 |
Rahu | 5 Virgo 46 | 27 Pisces 56 | 2 Virgo 23 |
Ketu | 5 Pisces 46 | 27 Virgo 56 | 2 Pisces 23 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Rakesh Asthana's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2025