Rattan Lal is a distinguished soil scientist known for his contributions to regenerative agriculture. Born on September 5, 1944, he specializes in leveraging soil science to address critical global challenges such as climate change, food security, and water quality. Lal is recognized as a pioneer in soil-centric agricultural management, enhancing food security and fostering climate-resilient agricultural practices. His exemplary work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri Award in 2021, the World Food Prize in 2020, and the Japan Prize in 2019.
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Meaning of the name - Rattan
jewel, gem, precious, beautiful
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Rattan Lal belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Punjab
Educated At: Punjab Agricultural University | Indian Agricultural Research Institute | Ohio State University
Occupation: pedologist | university teacher | scientist
Employers: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture | University of Sydney | Ohio State University
Awards Received: Borlaug Award | honorary doctorate | Japan Prize
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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 September 5, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 5, 2025 | 
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| Sun | 12 Virgo 59 | 13 Virgo 23 | 3 Sagittarius 19 | 
| Moon | 23 Aries 26 | 16 Aquarius 53 | 4 Aries 58 | 
| Mercury | 15 Virgo 23 | 6 Virgo 5 | 22 Sagittarius 16 | 
| Venus | 2 Libra 15 | 13 Leo 13 | 11 Capricorn 24 | 
| Mars | 4 Libra 58 | 18 Libra 59 | 0 Sagittarius 2 | 
| Jupiter | 8 Virgo 45 | 18 Cancer 43 | 23 Virgo 59 | 
| Saturn | 9 Cancer 8 | 29 Pisces 34 | 10 Cancer 11 | 
| Uranus | 13 Gemini 4 | 1 Gemini 29 | 11 Gemini 26 | 
| Neptune | 3 Libra 13 | 1 Aries 13 | 5 Libra 56 | 
| Pluto | 9 Leo 20 | 1 Aquarius 41 | 10 Leo 13 | 
| Rahu | 25 Cancer 1 | 18 Pisces 22 | 20 Cancer 43 | 
| Ketu | 25 Capricorn 1 | 18 Virgo 22 | 20 Capricorn 43 | 
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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.Rattan Lal's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Sun 
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury 
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun 
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn 
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus 
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury 
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu 
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu 
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn 
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Sun 
Exact: 07 December, 2025