Rein Taagepera is an Estonian political scientist and former politician, born on February 28, 1933, in Tartu. He is recognized for his contributions to the field of political science and was awarded the prestigious Johan Skytte Prize in 2008. His work often focuses on political systems and electoral behavior. Taagepera's academic influence extends beyond Estonia, earning him an international reputation in political science.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 267 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Tallinn (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Rein
A leather strap used to control a horse; a means of guidance or control
Read Full Rein Name AnalysisFebruary 28, 1933 Facts
Generation Group
Rein Taagepera belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Tartu
Educated At: University of Delaware | University of Toronto
Occupation: Politician | Political Scientist
Spouses: Mare Taagepera
Employers: University of California, Irvine
Awards Received: Honorary Citizen of City of Tartu | Karl Deutsch Award | Concord Award | Order of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd Class | Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science
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 February 28, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 28, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 9 Pisces 22 | 9 Pisces 49 | 10 Gemini 26 |
| Moon | 25 Aries 11 | 1 Leo 5 | 9 Virgo 24 |
| Mercury | 25 Pisces 31 | 22 Pisces 12 | 14 Gemini 56 |
| Venus | 26 Aquarius 11 | 22 Pisces 29 | 21 Gemini 16 |
| Mars | 11 Virgo 22 | 28 Aquarius 17 | 12 Virgo 53 |
| Jupiter | 19 Virgo 10 | 15 Cancer 17 | 13 Virgo 45 |
| Saturn | 11 Aquarius 2 | 1 Aries 33 | 16 Aquarius 32 |
| Uranus | 20 Aries 58 | 27 Taurus 44 | 25 Aries 55 |
| Neptune | 8 Virgo 47 | 1 Aries 1 | 7 Virgo 26 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 28 | 4 Aquarius 31 | 21 Cancer 53 |
| Rahu | 7 Pisces 48 | 9 Pisces 4 | 2 Pisces 53 |
| Ketu | 7 Virgo 48 | 9 Virgo 4 | 2 Virgo 53 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Rein Taagepera's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2026
