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 233 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 26, 2026 |
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| Sun | 5 Aquarius 51 | 6 Aquarius 50 | 14 Taurus 17 |
| Moon | 13 Scorpio 37 | 14 Taurus 42 | 10 Cancer 46 |
| Mercury | 4 Aquarius 37 | 10 Aquarius 22 | 28 Aries 44 |
| Venus | 21 Aquarius 42 | 11 Aquarius 38 | 22 Gemini 23 |
| Mars | 17 Taurus 29 | 2 Aquarius 39 | 11 Cancer 1 |
| Jupiter | 1 Pisces 49 | 17 Cancer 58 | 24 Pisces 36 |
| Saturn | 6 Sagittarius 2 | 28 Pisces 3 | 6 Sagittarius 20 |
| Uranus | 26 Pisces 38 | 27 Taurus 30 | 1 Aries 50 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 8 | 29 Pisces 59 | 24 Leo 11 |
| Pluto | 14 Cancer 27 | 3 Aquarius 32 | 14 Cancer 4 |
| Rahu | 5 Cancer 36 | 10 Pisces 48 | 0 Cancer 22 |
| Ketu | 5 Capricorn 36 | 10 Virgo 48 | 0 Capricorn 22 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Richard Keith Downey's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2026
