General Shantha Kottegoda served as the 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army from July 1, 2004, to December 5, 2005. He was known for his diligent service, having worked for 35 years in the army. Upon retirement, he held ambassadorships in Brazil and Thailand. His military career began in 1971, participating in anti-communist operations and addressing various threats from armed insurgents, including the LTTE. He led divisions in critical conflict areas, including Jaffna, and worked in training and intelligence roles within the army.
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Meaning of the name - Shantha
peace, tranquility, serenity, calmness
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Shantha Kottegoda belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Southern Province
Educated At: Sri Lanka Military Academy
Occupation: diplomat
Employers: Sri Lanka Army | Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brazil | Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand
Awards Received: Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment
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 November 6, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 6, 2025 |
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| Sun | 13 Scorpio 57 | 14 Scorpio 32 | 1 Aquarius 6 |
| Moon | 23 Taurus 5 | 0 Gemini 53 | 11 Pisces 44 |
| Mercury | 4 Scorpio 47 | 6 Sagittarius 13 | 22 Capricorn 5 |
| Venus | 0 Capricorn 33 | 29 Libra 42 | 16 Aquarius 12 |
| Mars | 5 Virgo 58 | 1 Sagittarius 33 | 8 Libra 27 |
| Jupiter | 25 Capricorn 54 | 25 Cancer 7 | 11 Aquarius 13 |
| Saturn | 17 Virgo 26 | 25 Pisces 27 | 19 Virgo 31 |
| Uranus | 4 Cancer 44 | 0 Gemini 4 | 1 Cancer 53 |
| Neptune | 15 Libra 58 | 29 Pisces 40 | 17 Libra 21 |
| Pluto | 18 Leo 9 | 1 Aquarius 29 | 17 Leo 21 |
| Rahu | 15 Aries 2 | 15 Pisces 5 | 11 Aries 0 |
| Ketu | 15 Libra 2 | 15 Virgo 5 | 11 Libra 0 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Shantha Kottegoda's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2026
