Jane Margaret Soons was a New Zealand geomorphologist and a pioneering role model for female students. Born on June 18, 1931, she achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first woman professor at the University of Canterbury in 1971, making her possibly the first female professor in New Zealand. Her contributions to the field of geomorphology and her role in empowering women in academia are key highlights of her legacy.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Jane
God is gracious
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Jane Soons belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Great Gonerby
Place of Death: Christchurch
Educated At: Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | University of Sheffield | University of Glasgow | University of Strasbourg
Occupation: geomorphologist
Employers: University of Canterbury
Awards Received: David Livingstone Centenary Medal
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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 18, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Gemini 14 | 27 Gemini 14 | 27 Virgo 30 |
| Moon | 26 Cancer 12 | 13 Leo 51 | 28 Capricorn 21 |
| Mercury | 13 Gemini 1 | 21 Cancer 33 | 9 Virgo 39 |
| Venus | 4 Gemini 14 | 5 Leo 49 | 1 Libra 5 |
| Mars | 4 Virgo 14 | 22 Taurus 33 | 2 Scorpio 46 |
| Jupiter | 23 Cancer 35 | 27 Cancer 32 | 13 Leo 52 |
| Saturn | 21 Capricorn 58 | 13 Aries 24 | 16 Capricorn 55 |
| Uranus | 18 Aries 48 | 3 Gemini 4 | 18 Aries 9 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 19 | 4 Aries 18 | 6 Virgo 21 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 46 | 5 Aquarius 6 | 21 Cancer 57 |
| Rahu | 10 Aries 41 | 3 Pisces 14 | 5 Aries 39 |
| Ketu | 10 Libra 41 | 3 Virgo 14 | 5 Libra 39 |
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