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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 26, 2026 |
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| Sun | 5 Aries 15 | 5 Aries 50 | 20 Cancer 29 |
| Moon | 19 Taurus 14 | 14 Cancer 59 | 15 Taurus 26 |
| Mercury | 2 Aries 0 | 9 Pisces 58 | 21 Cancer 27 |
| Venus | 27 Pisces 18 | 24 Aries 52 | 11 Leo 26 |
| Mars | 29 Pisces 49 | 18 Pisces 48 | 20 Gemini 2 |
| Jupiter | 7 Taurus 51 | 15 Cancer 28 | 2 Gemini 32 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 25 | 4 Aries 46 | 3 Leo 0 |
| Uranus | 22 Aquarius 6 | 28 Taurus 32 | 22 Aquarius 53 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 10 | 1 Aries 59 | 4 Leo 4 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 20 | 5 Aquarius 7 | 4 Cancer 20 |
| Rahu | 15 Capricorn 53 | 7 Pisces 41 | 10 Capricorn 7 |
| Ketu | 15 Cancer 53 | 7 Virgo 41 | 10 Cancer 7 |
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