Verashni Pillay, born on February 11, 1984, is a South African journalist and editor known for her work in digital journalism and social media. She served as the editor-in-chief of Huffington Post South Africa and as the deputy editor for Mail & Guardian. Additionally, she was the head of the digital department at Power 98.7 radio station and founded Explore.co.za. Pillay received numerous accolades, including being named one of BBC's 100 Women in 2015 and winning several journalism awards. She is a Mandela Washington Fellow and a member of the National Editors Forum in South Africa.
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Your next birthday is 247 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Verashni
The name Verashni is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vrishni," which translates to "belonging to the Vrishni clan." The Vrishni clan was a prominent and powerful lineage in Hindu mythology, known for their valor and leadership. The name Verashni therefore signifies strength, resilience, and noble lineage.
Read Full Verashni Name AnalysisFebruary 11, 1984 Facts
Generation Group
Verashni Pillay belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Pretoria
Educated At: Rhodes University
Occupation: journalist
Employers: HuffPost | Power FM | Media24 | Mail & Guardian
Awards Received: BBC 100 Women | Mandela Washington Fellowship
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 February 11, 1984
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 11, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 11, 2026 |
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| Sun | 21 Aquarius 52 | 22 Aquarius 41 | 3 Aries 57 |
| Moon | 6 Gemini 43 | 13 Sagittarius 3 | 4 Capricorn 53 |
| Mercury | 3 Aquarius 28 | 7 Pisces 40 | 18 Aries 44 |
| Venus | 20 Capricorn 25 | 1 Pisces 14 | 12 Pisces 13 |
| Mars | 14 Scorpio 50 | 14 Aquarius 54 | 27 Scorpio 29 |
| Jupiter | 4 Capricorn 30 | 16 Cancer 20 | 10 Capricorn 52 |
| Saturn | 16 Scorpio 34 | 29 Pisces 37 | 16 Scorpio 2 |
| Uranus | 13 Sagittarius 2 | 27 Taurus 29 | 13 Sagittarius 35 |
| Neptune | 0 Capricorn 43 | 0 Aries 26 | 1 Capricorn 24 |
| Pluto | 2 Scorpio 6 | 4 Aquarius 1 | 1 Scorpio 28 |
| Rahu | 12 Gemini 20 | 9 Pisces 58 | 10 Gemini 6 |
| Ketu | 12 Sagittarius 20 | 9 Virgo 58 | 10 Sagittarius 6 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Verashni Pillay's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2026