Ahdaf Soueif (born March 23, 1950) is an Egyptian author, novelist, and political and social analyst, writing in English and residing between Cairo and London. She graduated from Cairo University in 1971 and earned a PhD in 1978. Her notable works include 'In the Eye of the Sun' and 'The Map of Love', the latter being nominated for the Booker Prize. Soueif is recognized for her contributions to literature and has received honorary doctorates from British universities. She has taught at Cairo University and has held the position of Director at Engaged Events in London since 2008.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 278 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Cairo (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ahdaf
goals, aspirations
Read Full Ahdaf Name AnalysisMarch 23, 1950 Facts
Generation Group
Ahdaf Soueif belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Cairo
Educated At: University of Lancaster
Occupation: novelist | translator | writer
Spouses: Iain Hamilton
Employers: Cairo University | Engaged Events
Awards Received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
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 March 23, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 23, 2025 |
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Sun | 2 Aries 12 | 3 Aries 1 | 15 Gemini 7 |
Moon | 24 Taurus 14 | 13 Capricorn 47 | 2 Pisces 47 |
Mercury | 27 Pisces 35 | 5 Aries 38 | 22 Taurus 6 |
Venus | 17 Aquarius 31 | 2 Aries 26 | 5 Taurus 32 |
Mars | 1 Libra 57 | 21 Cancer 2 | 28 Virgo 6 |
Jupiter | 25 Aquarius 18 | 14 Gemini 43 | 6 Pisces 39 |
Saturn | 15 Virgo 21 | 23 Pisces 22 | 13 Virgo 31 |
Uranus | 1 Cancer 3 | 24 Taurus 24 | 3 Cancer 59 |
Neptune | 16 Libra 21 | 29 Pisces 44 | 14 Libra 40 |
Pluto | 16 Leo 2 | 3 Aquarius 24 | 16 Leo 6 |
Rahu | 7 Aries 48 | 27 Pisces 11 | 3 Aries 49 |
Ketu | 7 Libra 48 | 27 Virgo 11 | 3 Libra 49 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Ahdaf Soueif's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 17 December, 2025