Ian Rankin, born on 28 April 1960, is a Scottish author renowned for his crime fiction, particularly his series featuring Detective Inspector Rebus. He has also established himself as a literary critic. Rankin's work has gained international acclaim and is celebrated for its intricate plots and deep character development.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 313 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
Read Full Ian Name AnalysisApril 28, 1960 Facts
Generation Group
Ian Rankin belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Cardenden
Educated At: Beath High School | University of Edinburgh
Occupation: crime fiction writer | novelist | writer
Employers: University of Edinburgh
Awards Received: Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel | Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | Gold Dagger | Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Cartier Diamond Dagger | Grand Prix de Littérature Policière
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 April 28, 1960
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 28, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8 Taurus 9 | 8 Taurus 25 | 10 Cancer 32 |
| Moon | 6 Gemini 50 | 17 Taurus 40 | 14 Libra 6 |
| Mercury | 18 Aries 47 | 12 Aries 10 | 0 Leo 11 |
| Venus | 23 Aries 24 | 28 Pisces 48 | 13 Cancer 14 |
| Mars | 20 Pisces 10 | 4 Leo 26 | 8 Taurus 45 |
| Jupiter | 3 Capricorn 21 | 20 Gemini 52 | 27 Sagittarius 1 |
| Saturn | 18 Capricorn 45 | 27 Pisces 30 | 15 Capricorn 50 |
| Uranus | 16 Leo 58 | 26 Taurus 11 | 18 Leo 56 |
| Neptune | 7 Scorpio 44 | 1 Aries 1 | 6 Scorpio 24 |
| Pluto | 3 Virgo 38 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 4 Virgo 8 |
| Rahu | 22 Virgo 27 | 25 Pisces 16 | 19 Virgo 0 |
| Ketu | 22 Pisces 27 | 25 Virgo 16 | 19 Pisces 0 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Ian Rankin's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025
