John Martin Finlay was an American poet and writer born on January 24, 1941, in Ozark, Alabama. He is best known for his posthumous poetry collection, "Mind and Blood: The Collected Poems of John Finlay." Finlay grew up on a farm and later pursued studies in English and Creative Writing. His work is characterized by deep themes regarding family life, Native American experiences, and modern existential struggles. He published three chapbooks during his life and had a substantial body of unpublished works, leaving a significant legacy in American literature upon his passing on February 17, 1991.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Martin Finlay belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Ozark
Place of Death: Flowers Hospital, Dothan, Alabama
Cause of Death: AIDS
Educated At: University of Alabama | Louisiana State University
Occupation: Poet | Writer | Editor | Teacher
Employers: Alabama College | Bryce Hospital
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 24, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 24, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Aquarius 23 | 4 Aquarius 45 | 29 Aries 17 |
| Moon | 0 Capricorn 35 | 16 Aries 10 | 13 Aquarius 45 |
| Mercury | 13 Aquarius 23 | 6 Aquarius 51 | 12 Aries 29 |
| Venus | 13 Capricorn 33 | 9 Aquarius 5 | 29 Aries 24 |
| Mars | 13 Sagittarius 28 | 1 Aquarius 3 | 11 Aquarius 55 |
| Jupiter | 6 Taurus 37 | 18 Cancer 13 | 21 Taurus 19 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 18 | 27 Pisces 52 | 15 Taurus 45 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 10 | 27 Taurus 31 | 24 Taurus 37 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 31 | 29 Pisces 56 | 25 Virgo 28 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 10 | 3 Aquarius 28 | 2 Leo 2 |
| Rahu | 4 Libra 54 | 10 Pisces 54 | 0 Libra 24 |
| Ketu | 4 Aries 54 | 10 Virgo 54 | 0 Aries 24 |
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