John 'Ian' Catford (March 26, 1917 – October 6, 2009) was a world-renowned Scottish linguist and phonetician, known for his contributions to the fields of linguistics and phonetics. His work has significantly influenced the understanding of language sounds and structures, establishing him as a prominent figure in linguistic studies. Throughout his career, Catford contributed to academic literature, teaching, and the development of phonetic theory, making lasting impacts in the field.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
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Ian Catford belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Edinburgh
Place of Death: Shoreline
Occupation: linguist | university teacher | professor
Employers: University of Michigan
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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 March 26, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Aries 15 | 6 Aries 5 | 19 Cancer 32 |
| Moon | 19 Taurus 14 | 25 Aquarius 31 | 2 Taurus 7 |
| Mercury | 2 Aries 0 | 2 Aries 56 | 19 Cancer 18 |
| Venus | 27 Pisces 18 | 0 Aries 32 | 10 Leo 13 |
| Mars | 29 Pisces 49 | 21 Cancer 54 | 19 Gemini 21 |
| Jupiter | 7 Taurus 51 | 15 Gemini 9 | 2 Gemini 20 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 25 | 23 Pisces 45 | 2 Leo 53 |
| Uranus | 22 Aquarius 6 | 24 Taurus 32 | 22 Aquarius 55 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 10 | 29 Pisces 51 | 4 Leo 2 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 20 | 3 Aquarius 27 | 4 Cancer 19 |
| Rahu | 15 Capricorn 53 | 27 Pisces 1 | 10 Capricorn 10 |
| Ketu | 15 Cancer 53 | 27 Virgo 1 | 10 Cancer 10 |
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