Rifkind Malcolm Vedic birth chart profile
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Rifkind Malcolm

★ June 21, 1946 · Edinburgh, Scotland
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Moon Sign
Aquarius
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Sun Sign
Gemini
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Ascendant
Taurus
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Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Mercury / Jupiter · Jul 2026 – Dec 2026
PoliticsLeadership RolesWritersDestiny Number 22Soul Number 4Personality Number 2Kabbalah Number 4Parenting
Biography

Who is Rifkind Malcolm?

British politician who served in various roles as a cabinet minister under Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and John Major, including Secretary of State for Scotland (1986–1990), Defence Secretary (1992–1995) and Foreign Secretary (1995–1997). Rifkind was the MP for Edinburgh Pentlands from 1974 to 1997. In 1997, his party lost power and he lost his seat to the Labour Party. He attempted – unsuccessfully – to be re-elected in Pentlands in 2001; the constituency was abolished before the 2005 general election and he was adopted, and subsequently elected, as the Conservative candidate for Kensington and Chelsea Rifkind stood for the Kensington seat and was elected at the 2010 general election with a majority of 8,616 votes. He was appointed Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, on 6 July 2010. In July 2016 his memoirs, Power and Pragmatism, were published. He is married to Edith and they are the parents of Caroline Rifkind and the Times columnist Hugo Rifkind. He is also related to his late Conservative government colleague Leon Brittan and is a second cousin once removed of producer and DJ Mark Ronson and his twin sisters, Charlotte Ronson, a fashion designer, and Samantha Ronson, a singer and DJ. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Malcolm Rifkind

Public profile of the British Conservative politician born 21 June 1946 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Known for long-standing service in Parliament and senior government roles in the 1990s.

Biographical and political details

  • Born: 21 June 1946, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Political party: Conservative Party
  • MP for Edinburgh Pentlands: 1974–1997
  • MP for Kensington and Chelsea: 1997–2015
  • Senior government posts: Defence Secretary (1992–1995); Foreign Secretary (1995–1997)
  • Privy Councillor; career long in public service

News and public record highlights

  • 1992–1995: Defence Secretary in the government led by Prime Minister John Major.
  • 1995–1997: Foreign Secretary, shaping UK foreign policy during the latter years of Major's tenure.
  • 2015: Faced media scrutiny over a cash-for-access report and announced he would not stand for re-election in the 2015 general election.

Public activity and recent projects

Public information since leaving Parliament in 2015 is limited in readily accessible sources. He has appeared as a commentator on international affairs and law, and has participated in public speaking and media discussions related to politics and security.

Social media and online presence

Official social media accounts have not been publicly verified in widely used sources. Public engagement is primarily through media appearances, parliamentary records, and event participation. Readers should verify any unofficial pages independently.

Additional information

Rifkind has been a prominent figure in British politics for decades, known for leadership roles in defence and foreign policy, as well as long service as a Member of Parliament. After leaving Parliament, his public profile has focused on commentary and speaking engagements related to international affairs.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Rifkind Malcolm's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Rifkind Malcolm's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Chandra-Mangala Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Rifkind Malcolm running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Rifkind Malcolm is currently in the Venus mahadasha, running from Jul 27, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026.

PREVIOUSFeb 24, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Venus / Mercury / Rahu
NOWJul 27, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Venus / Mercury / Jupiter
NEXTDec 13, 2026 - May 24, 2027
Venus / Mercury / Saturn
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What do Rifkind Malcolm's numerology numbers say?

Rifkind Malcolm's core numbers are Destiny 22, Soul Urge 4, Personality 2, Kabbalah Number 4.

◎Destiny
22

Chaldean Destiny 22 indicates large-scale creation and legacy work. It supports building institutions, platforms, and systems with real-world impact.

❖Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

◇Personality
2

Chaldean Personality 2 appears gentle, diplomatic, and cooperative. Others often see empathy, tact, and calm support.

∞Kabbalah Number
4

Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1987
Career
Gain social status June 1987 (Re-elected at General Election)
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