Derek Shiel was a versatile artist born in Dublin on April 18, 1939. He established himself in London, where he pursued a diverse career as a painter, sculptor, writer, and filmmaker. Shiel's creative contributions spanned multiple disciplines, showcasing his talents across various art forms. He passed away on July 13, 2017, leaving behind a legacy of artistic expression that impacted both the visual arts and literature.
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Next death anniversary is 38 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/Dublin (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Derek
ruler of the people
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Generation Group
Derek Shiel belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Dublin
Educated At: Fettes College | Edinburgh College of Art
Occupation: artist
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 April 18, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Aries 31 | 28 Aries 26 | 21 Cancer 6 |
| Moon | 12 Aries 58 | 11 Taurus 45 | 17 Gemini 45 |
| Mercury | 5 Aries 42 | 4 Aries 50 | 17 Leo 36 |
| Venus | 21 Pisces 28 | 23 Taurus 3 | 6 Cancer 32 |
| Mars | 14 Capricorn 55 | 6 Aries 42 | 1 Aquarius 55 |
| Jupiter | 25 Pisces 6 | 17 Cancer 21 | 8 Aries 21 |
| Saturn | 21 Aries 58 | 7 Aries 35 | 0 Taurus 36 |
| Uranus | 16 Taurus 39 | 29 Taurus 36 | 21 Taurus 10 |
| Neptune | 21 Virgo 2 | 2 Aries 50 | 21 Virgo 1 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 14 | 5 Aquarius 26 | 0 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 9 Scorpio 11 | 6 Pisces 28 | 4 Scorpio 35 |
| Ketu | 9 Taurus 11 | 6 Virgo 28 | 4 Taurus 35 |
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