Idries Shah (1924 - 1996) was an Afghan writer and Sufi, born in Simla, India, and raised in London. He published numerous works translated into over 12 languages, selling more than 15 million copies. Notable works include 'The Sufis' and 'The Sufi Way.' Shah emphasized Sufism as a universal wisdom, often using traditional stories and parables to foster insights and self-reflection. He founded the Octagon Press and established cultural research institutes in London and the U.S., promoting Sufism's relevance beyond religious boundaries.
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Meaning of the name - Idries
The name Idries is derived from the Arabic word "Idris", which means 'to teach', 'to learn', 'to instruct', or 'learned'.
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Idries Shah belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Shimla
Place of Death: London
Educated At: City of Oxford High School for Boys
Occupation: collector of fairy tales | children's writer | teacher | writer
Children: Tahir Shah | Safia Shah | Saira Shah
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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 June 16, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 24 Gemini 49 | 25 Gemini 9 | 2 Libra 53 |
| Moon | 11 Sagittarius 35 | 11 Cancer 31 | 0 Virgo 47 |
| Mercury | 4 Gemini 52 | 19 Cancer 38 | 15 Virgo 7 |
| Venus | 16 Cancer 48 | 3 Leo 17 | 17 Leo 39 |
| Mars | 26 Aquarius 56 | 20 Taurus 58 | 25 Aquarius 25 |
| Jupiter | 13 Sagittarius 28 | 27 Cancer 5 | 13 Sagittarius 29 |
| Saturn | 26 Libra 23 | 13 Aries 16 | 1 Scorpio 51 |
| Uranus | 21 Pisces 28 | 2 Gemini 57 | 18 Pisces 59 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 12 | 4 Aries 17 | 21 Leo 38 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 26 | 5 Aquarius 8 | 13 Cancer 29 |
| Rahu | 26 Leo 9 | 3 Pisces 21 | 20 Leo 45 |
| Ketu | 26 Aquarius 9 | 3 Virgo 21 | 20 Aquarius 45 |
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