Desmond Christopher Shawe-Taylor (1907–1995) was a British writer and music critic known for his contributions to various publications. He co-wrote 'The Record Guide' and was a long-standing music critic for the New Statesman, The New Yorker, and The Sunday Times. Additionally, he regularly contributed to The Gramophone, where his insightful reviews and critiques helped shape British music journalism during his time.
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Meaning of the name - Desmond
protected by God, defender of the world
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Desmond Shawe-Taylor belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: Shrewsbury School | Oriel College
Occupation: music critic
Employers: New Statesman | The New Yorker | The Sunday Times | The Gramophone
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Gemini 9 | 8 Gemini 34 | 0 Libra 29 |
| Moon | 6 Capricorn 51 | 14 Cancer 10 | 6 Taurus 10 |
| Mercury | 13 Gemini 42 | 8 Gemini 0 | 14 Libra 4 |
| Venus | 8 Taurus 30 | 22 Aries 45 | 3 Libra 5 |
| Mars | 18 Capricorn 37 | 19 Leo 51 | 19 Capricorn 50 |
| Jupiter | 12 Cancer 4 | 27 Gemini 29 | 6 Leo 57 |
| Saturn | 26 Pisces 31 | 0 Aries 14 | 24 Pisces 3 |
| Uranus | 11 Capricorn 59 | 28 Taurus 0 | 8 Capricorn 43 |
| Neptune | 11 Cancer 4 | 1 Aries 49 | 14 Cancer 43 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 52 | 3 Aquarius 40 | 24 Gemini 48 |
| Rahu | 25 Cancer 55 | 23 Pisces 37 | 19 Cancer 40 |
| Ketu | 25 Capricorn 55 | 23 Virgo 37 | 19 Capricorn 40 |
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