Shashi Deshpande is an Indian writer, journalist, and novelist born in 1938. She specializes in children's literature and has made significant contributions to Indian literature. Known for her engaging storytelling and exploration of complex themes, Deshpande has garnered recognition for her work in both fiction and journalism, establishing herself as a prominent voice in contemporary Indian literature.
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Your next birthday is 331 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Shashi
moon, radiant
Read Full Shashi Name AnalysisAugust 19, 1938 Facts
Generation Group
Shashi Deshpande belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Dharwad
Educated At: Elphinstone College
Occupation: short story writer | novelist | children's writer | journalist | writer
Awards Received: Padma Shri in literature and education | Sahitya Akademi Award
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 19, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 19, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Leo 2 | 26 Leo 58 | 21 Scorpio 40 |
| Moon | 6 Gemini 56 | 12 Cancer 33 | 21 Leo 53 |
| Mercury | 11 Virgo 5 | 8 Leo 24 | 10 Sagittarius 59 |
| Venus | 10 Libra 56 | 22 Cancer 53 | 0 Sagittarius 32 |
| Mars | 17 Leo 49 | 8 Libra 1 | 12 Libra 53 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aquarius 22 | 15 Cancer 34 | 23 Aquarius 29 |
| Saturn | 17 Aries 50 | 0 Aries 41 | 12 Aries 9 |
| Uranus | 17 Taurus 49 | 1 Gemini 21 | 15 Taurus 34 |
| Neptune | 19 Virgo 57 | 1 Aries 38 | 22 Virgo 51 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 25 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 1 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 21 Scorpio 59 | 19 Pisces 16 | 17 Scorpio 23 |
| Ketu | 21 Taurus 59 | 19 Virgo 16 | 17 Taurus 23 |
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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.Shashi Deshpande's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025
