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 225 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Aquarius 25 | 1 Aquarius 27 | 10 Aries 45 |
| Moon | 7 Taurus 21 | 2 Pisces 51 | 9 Sagittarius 37 |
| Mercury | 12 Aquarius 39 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 4 Aries 56 |
| Venus | 4 Pisces 46 | 5 Aquarius 0 | 26 Taurus 1 |
| Mars | 4 Sagittarius 51 | 28 Capricorn 31 | 20 Capricorn 41 |
| Jupiter | 29 Leo 27 | 18 Cancer 38 | 21 Leo 43 |
| Saturn | 1 Sagittarius 10 | 27 Pisces 34 | 2 Sagittarius 59 |
| Uranus | 0 Leo 18 | 27 Taurus 33 | 28 Cancer 14 |
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 23 | 29 Pisces 52 | 29 Libra 33 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 59 | 3 Aquarius 21 | 26 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 15 Sagittarius 0 | 11 Pisces 4 | 11 Sagittarius 17 |
| Ketu | 15 Gemini 0 | 11 Virgo 4 | 11 Gemini 17 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ian McMillan's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2026