Raka Ray is an Indian-American sociologist and professor at the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, as well as the Institute for South Asia Studies. Her research interests include gender studies, postcolonial sociology, social inequality, and social movements, with a primary focus on India. She grew up in Kolkata, India, and moved to the USA for her studies. Ray obtained her Bachelor's degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1985, and later earned her Master's in 1987 and Ph.D. in 1993 from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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Your next birthday is 267 days away.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Raka
The exact meaning of Raka is not readily available. However, it is believed to evoke a sense of strength and resilience.
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Generation Group
Raka Ray belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Kolkata
Educated At: Bryn Mawr College | University of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupation: sociologist
Employers: University of California, Berkeley
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Ephemeris for July 28, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 28, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 28, 2024 |
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| Sun | 4 Leo 42 | 5 Leo 41 | 4 Libra 39 |
| Moon | 26 Gemini 18 | 7 Taurus 34 | 28 Virgo 41 |
| Mercury | 3 Leo 9 | 1 Virgo 35 | 20 Libra 44 |
| Venus | 17 Virgo 23 | 20 Leo 23 | 17 Scorpio 44 |
| Mars | 13 Gemini 16 | 5 Gemini 6 | 22 Cancer 26 |
| Jupiter | 11 Pisces 24 | 13 Gemini 43 | 4 Pisces 10 |
| Saturn | 8 Aquarius 37 | 18 Pisces 41 | 5 Aquarius 9 |
| Uranus | 29 Leo 17 | 26 Taurus 46 | 3 Virgo 3 |
| Neptune | 10 Scorpio 42 | 29 Pisces 45 | 11 Scorpio 50 |
| Pluto | 8 Virgo 39 | 0 Aquarius 44 | 10 Virgo 44 |
| Rahu | 8 Leo 59 | 9 Aries 47 | 5 Leo 42 |
| Ketu | 8 Aquarius 59 | 9 Libra 47 | 5 Aquarius 42 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Raka Ray's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 09 July, 2024 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 09 July, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 26 November, 2024
