John Simon is an American literary critic, journalist, and film critic known for his incisive critiques and contributions to the field of literature and cinema. Born on May 12, 1925, in New York, he has established a reputation for his in-depth analysis and commentary. Simon's work encompasses various media, showcasing his talents in critiquing both literary works and films. His insights are valued in literary and cinematic circles, making him a significant figure in American criticism.
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Time Zone - Europe/Belgrade (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Simon belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Subotica
Place of Death: Valhalla
Cause of Death: cerebrovascular disease
Educated At: Horace Mann School | Harvard University
Occupation: theatre critic | literary critic | film critic | journalist
Awards Received: George Jean Nathan Award | George Polk Award
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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 May 12, 1925
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 21 Taurus 11 | 21 Taurus 44 | 27 Leo 51 |
| Moon | 14 Capricorn 14 | 22 Pisces 27 | 19 Virgo 16 |
| Mercury | 25 Aries 59 | 19 Taurus 10 | 5 Virgo 6 |
| Venus | 26 Taurus 3 | 22 Gemini 7 | 29 Virgo 20 |
| Mars | 1 Cancer 36 | 25 Aries 6 | 5 Virgo 27 |
| Jupiter | 22 Capricorn 20 | 20 Cancer 39 | 13 Capricorn 3 |
| Saturn | 10 Scorpio 49 | 10 Aries 17 | 9 Scorpio 28 |
| Uranus | 24 Pisces 32 | 0 Gemini 56 | 24 Pisces 30 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 49 | 3 Aries 35 | 22 Leo 32 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 50 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 14 Cancer 10 |
| Rahu | 8 Leo 40 | 5 Pisces 12 | 3 Leo 19 |
| Ketu | 8 Aquarius 40 | 5 Virgo 12 | 3 Aquarius 19 |
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