Raymond Keene is a British chess player born on January 29, 1948, in London, United Kingdom. He is known for his contributions to chess as a player and commentator, as well as his involvement in chess promotion and literature. Keene has participated in various competitions and has been influential in popularizing chess in the UK.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 238 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Raymond
wise protector, wise counsel
Read Full Raymond Name AnalysisJanuary 29, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
Raymond Keene belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: London
Educated At: Dulwich College | Trinity College
Occupation: chess organiser | chess journalist | non-fiction writer | chess player | chess arbiter | biographer
Awards Received: Officer 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 29, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 29, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8 Aquarius 30 | 9 Aquarius 35 | 26 Aries 24 |
| Moon | 23 Virgo 29 | 23 Gemini 48 | 22 Cancer 17 |
| Mercury | 25 Aquarius 2 | 15 Aquarius 5 | 13 Aries 5 |
| Venus | 13 Pisces 57 | 15 Aquarius 3 | 12 Gemini 3 |
| Mars | 4 Virgo 43 | 4 Aquarius 46 | 19 Leo 55 |
| Jupiter | 20 Sagittarius 48 | 17 Cancer 39 | 28 Sagittarius 50 |
| Saturn | 20 Leo 37 | 28 Pisces 18 | 16 Leo 15 |
| Uranus | 22 Gemini 32 | 27 Taurus 29 | 23 Gemini 4 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 56 | 0 Aries 4 | 11 Libra 12 |
| Pluto | 13 Leo 52 | 3 Aquarius 37 | 12 Leo 33 |
| Rahu | 19 Taurus 18 | 10 Pisces 39 | 15 Taurus 10 |
| Ketu | 19 Scorpio 18 | 10 Virgo 39 | 15 Scorpio 10 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Raymond Keene's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2026