Rifaat al-Assad, born on August 22, 1937, is the younger brother of former Syrian President Hafez al-Assad. He served as Deputy Vice President for National Security, a member of the Ba'ath Party's Regional Leadership, and commander of the Defense Companies. He is linked to various brutal massacres in Syria. After a failed coup attempt in 1984, he lived in exile in France for 36 years. He returned to Syria in October 2021 after being convicted in France for embezzling millions. In 2023, Switzerland issued an international arrest warrant for him over his role in the Hama massacre.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 335 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Damascus (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Rifaat
elevation, exaltation, highness
Read Full Rifaat Name AnalysisAugust 22, 1937 Facts
Generation Group
Rifaat al-Assad belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Qardaha
Educated At: Homs Military Academy | Damascus University
Occupation: politician | military personnel
Children: Ribal al-Assad | Siwar al Assad
Awards Received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
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 22, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Leo 52 | 29 Leo 34 | 25 Scorpio 39 |
| Moon | 3 Pisces 40 | 19 Leo 13 | 26 Taurus 36 |
| Mercury | 25 Virgo 47 | 11 Leo 27 | 7 Sagittarius 3 |
| Venus | 20 Cancer 0 | 26 Cancer 6 | 7 Scorpio 0 |
| Mars | 6 Sagittarius 29 | 9 Libra 45 | 4 Aquarius 54 |
| Jupiter | 18 Capricorn 8 | 16 Cancer 6 | 23 Capricorn 37 |
| Saturn | 4 Aries 11 | 0 Aries 31 | 28 Pisces 38 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 42 | 1 Gemini 23 | 11 Taurus 7 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 57 | 1 Aries 34 | 20 Virgo 48 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 9 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 0 Leo 3 |
| Rahu | 11 Sagittarius 10 | 19 Pisces 8 | 6 Sagittarius 31 |
| Ketu | 11 Gemini 10 | 19 Virgo 8 | 6 Gemini 31 |
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.Rifaat al-Assad's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025
