Gayla Reid is a Canadian writer born in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia on May 12, 1945. She gained recognition in the literary community by winning the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize in 1995. Her contributions to literature earned her the Marian Engel Award in 2005. Throughout her career, Reid has made significant contributions to Canadian literature and is known for her storytelling and narrative prowess. Her works have been celebrated for their depth and insight, marking her as an influential figure in contemporary Canadian writing.
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Your next birthday is 321 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Australia/Sydney (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Gayla
A name of Gaelic origin, Gayla means "bright" or "joyful".
Read Full Gayla Name AnalysisMay 12, 1945 Facts
Generation Group
Gayla Reid belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Armidale
Educated At: University of British Columbia | Australian National University
Occupation: novelist | writer
Awards Received: Marian Engel Award
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 12, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 12, 2025 |
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Sun | 20 Taurus 59 | 21 Taurus 37 | 7 Leo 30 |
Moon | 24 Taurus 17 | 14 Scorpio 47 | 26 Aries 3 |
Mercury | 24 Aries 57 | 2 Taurus 42 | 2 Virgo 59 |
Venus | 17 Aries 43 | 7 Aries 33 | 25 Gemini 7 |
Mars | 7 Aries 6 | 10 Leo 51 | 5 Gemini 16 |
Jupiter | 17 Virgo 21 | 23 Gemini 39 | 25 Virgo 5 |
Saturn | 7 Cancer 59 | 28 Pisces 49 | 17 Cancer 50 |
Uranus | 11 Gemini 54 | 26 Taurus 58 | 16 Gemini 16 |
Neptune | 3 Libra 57 | 1 Aries 25 | 4 Libra 13 |
Pluto | 8 Leo 0 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 9 Leo 47 |
Rahu | 11 Cancer 51 | 24 Pisces 33 | 7 Cancer 37 |
Ketu | 11 Capricorn 51 | 24 Virgo 33 | 7 Capricorn 37 |
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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.Gayla Reid's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2025