Alastair J. Minnis is a noted Northern Irish literary critic and historian specializing in medieval literature, theology, and philosophy. He earned his Ph.D. from Queen's University of Belfast and held academic positions at various prestigious institutions, including the University of York and Yale University. A prominent figure in medieval studies, he has received several honors, such as fellowships and the title of Emeritus Professor. He has edited important literature series and has contributed significantly to academic societies and publishing in the field.
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Meaning of the name - Alastair
defender of the people
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Alastair J. Minnis belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Queen's University
Occupation: literary scholar | scholar of English | literary historian | man of letters | philosopher | university teacher
Employers: Yale University
Awards Received: Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America | Fellow of the English Association
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 8, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 18 Pisces 3 | 18 Pisces 22 | 3 Gemini 24 |
| Moon | 24 Aquarius 1 | 13 Cancer 43 | 23 Sagittarius 29 |
| Mercury | 22 Aquarius 38 | 6 Aries 30 | 25 Gemini 48 |
| Venus | 0 Taurus 29 | 9 Aries 55 | 9 Cancer 33 |
| Mars | 20 Leo 52 | 17 Cancer 57 | 2 Virgo 26 |
| Jupiter | 26 Sagittarius 43 | 12 Gemini 58 | 26 Sagittarius 33 |
| Saturn | 17 Leo 36 | 21 Pisces 34 | 17 Leo 27 |
| Uranus | 22 Gemini 9 | 23 Taurus 52 | 24 Gemini 56 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 15 | 29 Pisces 10 | 10 Libra 24 |
| Pluto | 13 Leo 0 | 3 Aquarius 5 | 12 Leo 45 |
| Rahu | 17 Taurus 14 | 27 Pisces 57 | 13 Taurus 9 |
| Ketu | 17 Scorpio 14 | 27 Virgo 57 | 13 Scorpio 9 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Alastair J. Minnis's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2026