Jóanes Sekjær Nielsen is a Faroese author born on April 5, 1953, in Tórshavn. He worked at sea for about 30 years after attending the Catholic school in Tórshavn. Married to Rannvá Holm Mortensen, he has two daughters. His literary works include novels, plays, and poetry, often reflecting on fate, narrow-mindedness, and the Faroese nature. Influenced by William Heinesen, he engages with political and existential themes. His notable awards include the M. A. Jacobsen Cultural Prize and the Nordic Dramatist Prize, and many of his works have been translated into other languages.
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Time Zone - Atlantic/Faroe (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jóanes
God is gracious, Yahweh is gracious
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Jóanes Nielsen belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Tórshavn
Educated At: Skt. Frants skole (Nonnuskúlin), Tórshavn
Occupation: novelist | playwright | poet | writer
Spouses: Rannvá Holm Mortensen
Children: Katrin Viktoria Sekjær Mortensen | Beinta Jóanesardóttir Petersen
Awards Received: Mentanarvirðisløn M. A. Jacobsens (1984, 2012) | Nordisk dramatikerpris (2001) | Mentanarvirðisløn Landsins (2011) | Nominated for Nordisk Råds litteraturpris (1988, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2013)
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Ephemeris for April 5, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 5, 2025 |
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Sun | 15 Aries 24 | 15 Aries 57 | 25 Gemini 1 |
Moon | 24 Sagittarius 12 | 21 Cancer 2 | 22 Leo 11 |
Mercury | 20 Pisces 37 | 27 Pisces 0 | 17 Cancer 23 |
Venus | 27 Aries 45 | 25 Pisces 47 | 9 Taurus 28 |
Mars | 11 Taurus 45 | 25 Cancer 8 | 1 Cancer 34 |
Jupiter | 22 Taurus 10 | 16 Gemini 41 | 8 Gemini 40 |
Saturn | 25 Libra 12 | 24 Pisces 56 | 21 Libra 9 |
Uranus | 14 Cancer 33 | 24 Taurus 59 | 17 Cancer 19 |
Neptune | 22 Libra 43 | 0 Aries 13 | 21 Libra 10 |
Pluto | 20 Leo 58 | 3 Aquarius 37 | 21 Leo 15 |
Rahu | 9 Aquarius 4 | 26 Pisces 29 | 5 Aquarius 15 |
Ketu | 9 Leo 4 | 26 Virgo 29 | 5 Leo 15 |
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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.Jóanes Nielsen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025