Richard Keith Downey (born January 26, 1927) is a prominent Canadian agricultural scientist celebrated for his contributions to plant breeding. He played a crucial role in the development of canola, transforming rapeseed into this now-ubiquitous crop. His innovative research at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has earned him the title of the 'Father of Canola,' highlighting his significant impact on agricultural science and crop production.
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Your next birthday is 32 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Regina (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard Keith Downey belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Saskatoon
Educated At: Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Cornell University
Occupation: biologist
Employers: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of Canada | Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
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 26, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Aquarius 51 | 7 Aquarius 5 | 13 Taurus 18 |
| Moon | 13 Scorpio 37 | 2 Capricorn 46 | 27 Gemini 14 |
| Mercury | 4 Aquarius 37 | 27 Capricorn 52 | 26 Aries 53 |
| Venus | 21 Aquarius 42 | 23 Pisces 7 | 21 Gemini 14 |
| Mars | 17 Taurus 29 | 22 Cancer 9 | 10 Cancer 25 |
| Jupiter | 1 Pisces 49 | 11 Gemini 24 | 24 Pisces 25 |
| Saturn | 6 Sagittarius 2 | 16 Pisces 48 | 6 Sagittarius 24 |
| Uranus | 26 Pisces 38 | 23 Taurus 17 | 1 Aries 47 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 8 | 27 Pisces 49 | 24 Leo 11 |
| Pluto | 14 Cancer 27 | 1 Aquarius 53 | 14 Cancer 3 |
| Rahu | 5 Cancer 36 | 0 Aries 7 | 0 Cancer 25 |
| Ketu | 5 Capricorn 36 | 0 Libra 7 | 0 Capricorn 25 |
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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 Keith Downey's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025
