Gerda Charles, the pen name of Edna Lipson (1915-1996), was an esteemed Anglo-Jewish novelist known for her significant contributions to literature. Born in Liverpool, she ran a hotel with her mother before pursuing writing. Her novel 'A Slanting Light' won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and 'The Destiny Waltz' claimed the inaugural Whitbread Novel of the Year award. A skilled journalist, she wrote for prominent publications and edited a collection of modern Jewish short stories. Charles is recognized as a key figure chronicling the Anglo-Jewish experience.
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Meaning of the name - Gerda
enclosed garden, protected place
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Gerda Charles belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Liverpool
Educated At: Morley College
Occupation: novelist
Employers: New Statesman | Daily Telegraph | New York Times | Jewish Chronicle
Awards Received: Costa Book Awards | James Tait Black Memorial Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 14, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Leo 2 | 22 Leo 9 | 10 Sagittarius 42 |
| Moon | 28 Taurus 20 | 2 Taurus 2 | 21 Gemini 15 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 28 | 4 Leo 55 | 23 Scorpio 26 |
| Venus | 4 Libra 24 | 16 Cancer 59 | 1 Sagittarius 9 |
| Mars | 0 Libra 4 | 4 Libra 51 | 16 Sagittarius 13 |
| Jupiter | 16 Aquarius 30 | 14 Cancer 34 | 16 Aquarius 53 |
| Saturn | 29 Gemini 44 | 0 Aries 57 | 1 Cancer 3 |
| Uranus | 9 Aquarius 7 | 1 Gemini 16 | 8 Aquarius 32 |
| Neptune | 28 Cancer 50 | 1 Aries 44 | 0 Leo 12 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 47 | 2 Aquarius 6 | 1 Cancer 35 |
| Rahu | 6 Pisces 26 | 19 Pisces 32 | 0 Pisces 34 |
| Ketu | 6 Virgo 26 | 19 Virgo 32 | 0 Virgo 34 |
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