Ian Holding, born Neal Hovelmeier on 29 March 1978, is a Zimbabwean writer known for his critically acclaimed debut novel 'Unfeeling', which addresses Zimbabwe's complex political landscape, particularly the Land Reform Programme. His second novel, 'Of Beasts and Beings', explores themes of colonialism and white guilt. Holding has received positive reviews for his literary style and was labeled by Alice Sebold as a remarkable writer. He is also a Hawthornden Fellow and contributes to various journals. Holding is openly gay and fled Zimbabwe due to his sexual orientation.
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
Read Full Ian Name AnalysisMarch 29, 1978 Facts
Generation Group
Ian Holding belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Harare, Zimbabwe
Occupation: writer
Awards Received: Dylan Thomas Prize (shortlisted 2006) | One of the Year's Best Books (Newsweek) | One of the Year's Best Books (The Globe & Mail)
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 March 29, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Aries 39 | 9 Aries 15 | 24 Taurus 30 |
| Moon | 13 Sagittarius 10 | 12 Aries 48 | 28 Leo 43 |
| Mercury | 25 Aries 36 | 0 Aries 17 | 29 Aries 12 |
| Venus | 24 Aries 51 | 28 Pisces 42 | 22 Gemini 19 |
| Mars | 26 Cancer 16 | 22 Cancer 52 | 14 Leo 47 |
| Jupiter | 28 Gemini 13 | 15 Gemini 37 | 5 Cancer 43 |
| Saturn | 24 Leo 41 | 24 Pisces 8 | 24 Leo 24 |
| Uranus | 15 Scorpio 51 | 24 Taurus 40 | 14 Scorpio 0 |
| Neptune | 18 Sagittarius 18 | 29 Pisces 58 | 17 Sagittarius 33 |
| Pluto | 15 Libra 31 | 3 Aquarius 31 | 14 Libra 19 |
| Rahu | 5 Libra 54 | 26 Pisces 51 | 3 Libra 25 |
| Ketu | 5 Aries 54 | 26 Virgo 51 | 3 Aries 25 |
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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.Ian Holding's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025
