Wilkins Richard Vedic birth chart profile
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Libra Lagna

Wilkins Richard

June 19, 1954 · Auckland, Auckland
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Moon Sign
Capricorn
Sun Sign
Gemini
Ascendant
Libra
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Saturn / Jupiter / Sun · Mar 2026 – May 2026
Public ServiceEntertainmentEntertain/MusicBusiness/MarketingWritersMiddle ManagementPublic SpeakerSkills - Multi-faceted
Biography

Who is Wilkins Richard?

New Zealand-Australian television and radio presenter, currently the entertainment editor for the Nine Network, co-host of Weekend Today and weekend announcer on smoothfm, and master of ceremonies. In his youth, using the stage name "Richard Wilde" he became an aspiring pop singer. PolyGram signed him to a worldwide deal. In 1980, he brought his band Wilde And Reckless to Australia. He released some singles and a six-track EP, and toured with Grace Jones. He left the music industry to work behind the scenes as Promotions and Marketing Manager for Sydney radio stations 2Day FM and 2UW. He was part of the Australian Olympians group which released the top-30 single "Youre Not Alone". Along with Joy Smithers, Wilkins was the original host of MTV Australia when it launched on Nine in 1987. In September 2011 he released his autobiography Black Ties, Red Carpets, Green Rooms, co-written with Carrie Hutchinson, which went on to be a best seller. In the 2014 Queens Birthday Honours List, Wilkins was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), for "significant service to the community through a range of charities, and to the entertainment industry". Link to Wikipedia biography
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Richard Wilkins (born 19 June 1954, Auckland, New Zealand)

Richard Wilkins is a New Zealand-born Australian journalist and television presenter best known for his long-running work in entertainment reporting. He has been a prominent figure at the Nine Network in Australia, widely associated with entertainment coverage and celebrity interviews.

Profile

  • Birthplace and date: Auckland, New Zealand; 19 June 1954
  • Nationality: New Zealand-born Australian
  • Occupation: Journalist and television presenter
  • Notable role: Entertainment editor and a regular presence on Nine News, with extensive red-carpet and celebrity-interview work

News highlights

  • Maintains a high-profile role in Australian entertainment media through Nine Network coverage.
  • Known for interviewing a wide range of celebrities and providing commentary on entertainment industry trends.
  • Regular contributor to Nine News segments and related entertainment programming, with appearances during major media events.

Recent projects

  • Continues to contribute to Nine Network’s entertainment reporting and associated segments.
  • Presenting and producing feature reports, interviews, and red-carpet coverage for film, television, and music events.

Social media

  • Public profiles exist on major platforms; for current handles and verified accounts, search for "Richard Wilkins" on X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook and verify authenticity through platform checks.
  • Handles and availability can change; always verify profiles before engaging or referencing.

Other information

  • Renowned as a veteran figure in Australian media with a focus on entertainment reporting and celebrity interviews.
  • Active in public appearances related to media and entertainment events; leadership role within Nine Network’s entertainment coverage.

Which Raj Yogas are in Wilkins Richard's birth chart?

8 FOUND

Wilkins Richard's chart shows 4 Raj Yogas and 4 challenging combinations, including Sasa Yoga, Varishtha Yoga, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Wilkins Richard running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Wilkins Richard is currently in the Saturn mahadasha, running from Mar 19, 2026 to May 4, 2026.

PREVIOUSOct 17, 2025 - Mar 19, 2026
Saturn / Jupiter / Venus
NOWMar 19, 2026 - May 4, 2026
Saturn / Jupiter / Sun
NEXTMay 4, 2026 - Jul 20, 2026
Saturn / Jupiter / Moon

What do Wilkins Richard's numerology numbers say?

Wilkins Richard's core numbers are Personality 8, Life Path 8, Destiny 3, Soul Urge 4, Kabbalah Number 5, Birth 1.

Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

Life Path
8

Chaldean Life Path 8 is Saturnian—authority, ambition, and material mastery. It indicates leadership with discipline, ethics, and long-term planning.

Destiny
3

Chaldean Destiny 3 indicates creative expression and communication. It supports writing, speaking, marketing, media, and artistic visibility.

Soul Urge
4

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

Kabbalah Number
5

Kabbalah Number 5 reflects an inner spiritual code of change and freedom. It supports adaptability, exploration, and growth through experience.

Birth
1

Birth Number 1 in Vedic Astrology: discover personality traits, career strengths, challenges, and remedies to harmonize destiny for a confident, purpose-driven life.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

2011
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released September 2011 (Autobiography, "Black Ties, Red Carpets, Green Rooms")
2014
Career
Prize 2014 (AM)
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