Richard J. Cannings, born on March 31, 1954, is a Canadian biologist, author, and politician. He represents the South Okanagan—West Kootenay as a Member of Parliament for the New Democratic Party since winning the seat in the 2015 federal election, followed by re-election in 2019. He has sponsored several private member's bills focusing on environmental issues and served in various critic roles, advocating for post-secondary education, natural resources, and emergency preparedness. Before entering politics, Cannings was a biologist and educator with a significant focus on bird studies.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 282 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Vancouver (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Generation Group
Richard Cannings belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Penticton
Educated At: Memorial University of Newfoundland | University of British Columbia
Occupation: university teacher | politician | writer | naturalist
Employers: University of British Columbia
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 31, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 31, 2025 |
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Sun | 10 Aries 34 | 11 Aries 21 | 19 Gemini 23 |
Moon | 2 Pisces 55 | 14 Taurus 51 | 16 Libra 24 |
Mercury | 13 Pisces 1 | 28 Pisces 51 | 13 Cancer 18 |
Venus | 25 Aries 29 | 27 Pisces 37 | 21 Cancer 50 |
Mars | 25 Sagittarius 14 | 23 Cancer 33 | 6 Capricorn 24 |
Jupiter | 19 Gemini 58 | 15 Gemini 57 | 3 Cancer 42 |
Saturn | 8 Scorpio 27 | 24 Pisces 23 | 3 Scorpio 43 |
Uranus | 19 Cancer 2 | 24 Taurus 46 | 21 Cancer 18 |
Neptune | 25 Libra 5 | 0 Aries 3 | 23 Libra 26 |
Pluto | 22 Leo 47 | 3 Aquarius 33 | 22 Leo 51 |
Rahu | 19 Capricorn 59 | 26 Pisces 44 | 16 Capricorn 13 |
Ketu | 19 Cancer 59 | 26 Virgo 44 | 16 Cancer 13 |
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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.Richard Cannings's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2025