Rick Francona is a retired U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, author, and military analyst, born on August 31, 1951, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. He served over 27 years in the Air Force, primarily focused on the Middle East, and possesses proficiency in Arabic. Francona has worked with various intelligence agencies, including the NSA, DIA, and CIA. He has been a prominent military analyst on CNN and other media outlets, contributing insights on Middle Eastern conflicts and U.S. military operations. He also survived an assassination attempt linked to Iraqi intelligence.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 342 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Rick
powerful ruler, brave warrior
Read Full Rick Name AnalysisAugust 31, 1951 Facts
Generation Group
Rick Francona belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New Brighton
Educated At: Chapman University
Occupation: military officer
Employers: Central Intelligence Agency
Awards Received: Defense Superior Service Medal | Air Medal | Bronze Star Medal | Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 August 31, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7 Virgo 26 | 8 Virgo 30 | 20 Scorpio 28 |
| Moon | 27 Leo 32 | 12 Sagittarius 53 | 20 Taurus 27 |
| Mercury | 6 Virgo 48 | 26 Leo 25 | 7 Sagittarius 57 |
| Venus | 12 Virgo 6 | 7 Leo 9 | 3 Libra 50 |
| Mars | 8 Leo 28 | 15 Libra 42 | 23 Virgo 51 |
| Jupiter | 12 Aries 47 | 17 Cancer 49 | 4 Aries 32 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 28 | 29 Pisces 55 | 11 Libra 15 |
| Uranus | 12 Cancer 58 | 1 Gemini 28 | 13 Cancer 47 |
| Neptune | 17 Libra 47 | 1 Aries 21 | 20 Libra 24 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 4 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 21 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 9 Pisces 56 | 18 Pisces 38 | 6 Pisces 0 |
| Ketu | 9 Virgo 56 | 18 Virgo 38 | 6 Virgo 0 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Rick Francona's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025
