Ian McMillan is an English poet, journalist, playwright, and broadcaster born on January 21, 1956. He is celebrated for his distinct Yorkshire accent and his engaging interview style, particularly on BBC Radio 3's The Verb. McMillan's work reflects his connection to his roots, as he continues to reside in Darfield, the village where he was born. His contributions to literature and broadcasting have made him a prominent figure in the UK cultural landscape.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 212 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
Read Full Ian Name AnalysisJanuary 21, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
Ian McMillan belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Darfield
Educated At: Wath Academy | Staffordshire University
Occupation: journalist | playwright | poet | writer
Employers: BBC Radio 3
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 January 21, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 21, 2025 |
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Sun | 0 Aquarius 25 | 1 Aquarius 42 | 9 Aries 45 |
Moon | 7 Taurus 21 | 27 Libra 45 | 27 Scorpio 22 |
Mercury | 12 Aquarius 39 | 19 Capricorn 29 | 2 Aries 59 |
Venus | 4 Pisces 46 | 18 Pisces 22 | 24 Taurus 58 |
Mars | 4 Sagittarius 51 | 24 Cancer 5 | 20 Capricorn 2 |
Jupiter | 29 Leo 27 | 11 Gemini 36 | 21 Leo 47 |
Saturn | 1 Sagittarius 10 | 16 Pisces 16 | 3 Sagittarius 0 |
Uranus | 0 Leo 18 | 23 Taurus 18 | 28 Cancer 15 |
Neptune | 0 Scorpio 23 | 27 Pisces 41 | 29 Libra 34 |
Pluto | 27 Leo 59 | 1 Aquarius 42 | 26 Leo 25 |
Rahu | 15 Sagittarius 0 | 0 Aries 24 | 11 Sagittarius 21 |
Ketu | 15 Gemini 0 | 0 Libra 24 | 11 Gemini 21 |
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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 McMillan's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025