Sir Christopher Bruce Ricks, born on September 18, 1933, in Beckenham, Kent, England, is an esteemed English literary scholar and critic. He served as the Oxford Professor of Poetry from 2004 to 2009, showcasing his significant contributions to the study of literature. Currently, he teaches at Boston University, continuing to impact the field through his academic work and criticism. Ricks is known for his insightful analyses and engagements with various literary texts, establishing a reputation as a leading voice in literary criticism.
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Meaning of the name - Christopher
bearer of Christ
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Christopher Ricks belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Beckenham
Educated At: Balliol College
Occupation: literary critic
Employers: University of Bristol | Boston University | Stanford University | University of Cambridge
Awards Received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | Fellow of the British Academy | Knight Bachelor
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Ephemeris for September 18, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Virgo 19 | 26 Virgo 2 | 27 Sagittarius 22 |
| Moon | 12 Virgo 23 | 19 Leo 25 | 3 Aquarius 43 |
| Mercury | 0 Libra 59 | 0 Libra 31 | 10 Sagittarius 26 |
| Venus | 3 Scorpio 39 | 29 Leo 0 | 11 Aquarius 55 |
| Mars | 15 Scorpio 32 | 27 Libra 35 | 23 Capricorn 24 |
| Jupiter | 1 Libra 36 | 20 Cancer 48 | 19 Libra 21 |
| Saturn | 10 Aquarius 28 | 28 Pisces 35 | 13 Aquarius 19 |
| Uranus | 26 Aries 34 | 1 Gemini 25 | 23 Aries 32 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 30 | 0 Aries 52 | 12 Virgo 22 |
| Pluto | 24 Cancer 28 | 1 Aquarius 30 | 24 Cancer 10 |
| Rahu | 27 Aquarius 5 | 17 Pisces 41 | 22 Aquarius 13 |
| Ketu | 27 Leo 5 | 17 Virgo 41 | 22 Leo 13 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Christopher Ricks's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025
