John David Dickson was a New Zealand poet, born on August 8, 1944. He published three poetry books and was awarded the Robert Burns Fellowship in 1988. Dickson also served as the writer in residence at the University of Waikato in 2000, contributing significantly to New Zealand's literary scene before his passing on February 4, 2017.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Dickson belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Milton
Educated At: University of Otago
Occupation: funeral director | poet
Employers: University of Waikato
Awards Received: Robert Burns Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 8, 2025 |
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Sun | 15 Leo 59 | 16 Leo 24 | 5 Scorpio 9 |
Moon | 14 Aries 9 | 8 Aquarius 41 | 25 Pisces 12 |
Mercury | 13 Virgo 18 | 4 Leo 37 | 10 Scorpio 9 |
Venus | 27 Leo 44 | 9 Cancer 56 | 7 Sagittarius 20 |
Mars | 17 Virgo 6 | 1 Libra 5 | 10 Scorpio 24 |
Jupiter | 2 Virgo 42 | 13 Cancer 21 | 19 Virgo 34 |
Saturn | 6 Cancer 26 | 1 Aries 14 | 11 Cancer 8 |
Uranus | 12 Gemini 27 | 1 Gemini 8 | 12 Gemini 29 |
Neptune | 2 Libra 19 | 1 Aries 51 | 5 Libra 8 |
Pluto | 8 Leo 34 | 2 Aquarius 14 | 10 Leo 13 |
Rahu | 26 Cancer 29 | 19 Pisces 51 | 22 Cancer 12 |
Ketu | 26 Capricorn 29 | 19 Virgo 51 | 22 Capricorn 12 |
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