Derek Attridge is a South African-born British academic renowned for his contributions to English literature. An Emeritus Professor at the University of York, he specializes in South African literature, James Joyce, modern fiction, deconstruction, and literary theory. With thirty authored or edited books and numerous articles, he's recognized for his scholarly work. Attridge has received prestigious fellowships, including Guggenheim and Leverhulme, and has been a visiting professor at several international universities. His expertise extends to poetry history and performance, marking him as a significant figure in contemporary literary studies.
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Meaning of the name - Derek
ruler of the people
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Derek Attridge belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: South Africa
Educated At: University of Natal | Clare College
Occupation: philosopher | university teacher
Employers: University of York | University of Strathclyde | Rutgers University | University of Southampton
Awards Received: Fellow of the British Academy | Guggenheim Fellowship
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 May 6, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 6, 2025 |
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Sun | 15 Taurus 47 | 16 Taurus 25 | 2 Leo 22 |
Moon | 4 Pisces 26 | 10 Virgo 57 | 10 Aquarius 7 |
Mercury | 20 Aries 22 | 23 Aries 51 | 29 Leo 15 |
Venus | 17 Aries 12 | 3 Aries 42 | 19 Gemini 12 |
Mars | 2 Aries 59 | 8 Leo 16 | 1 Gemini 36 |
Jupiter | 17 Virgo 26 | 22 Gemini 32 | 24 Virgo 9 |
Saturn | 7 Cancer 27 | 28 Pisces 19 | 17 Cancer 10 |
Uranus | 11 Gemini 36 | 26 Taurus 40 | 16 Gemini 2 |
Neptune | 4 Libra 3 | 1 Aries 16 | 4 Libra 6 |
Pluto | 7 Leo 57 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 9 Leo 38 |
Rahu | 12 Cancer 8 | 24 Pisces 50 | 7 Cancer 54 |
Ketu | 12 Capricorn 8 | 24 Virgo 50 | 7 Capricorn 54 |
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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.Derek Attridge's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025