Jonathan Fraser Shier, born on 18 October 1947, is an Australian businessman and media executive known for his roles in the UK and Australia. He served as managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 2000 to 2001, where his controversial tenure involved significant reforms, leading to government criticism. Previously a director of various media companies in Europe, he returned to Australia in 2000 and became chairman and CEO of Continental Ventures. He was also involved in Fox Legal from 2008 to 2011. Shier currently resides in Melbourne.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 116 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Australia/Melbourne (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Jonathan
God is gracious
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Generation Group
Jonathan Shier belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Melbourne
Educated At: Monash University Faculty of Law | Geelong Grammar School | Monash University
Occupation: Businessman | Media Executive
Employers: Scottish Television | TV3 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Thames Television
Astrology Analysis
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 October 18, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 18, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 18, 2024 |
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Sun | 23 Libra 51 | 25 Libra 11 | 11 Capricorn 36 |
Moon | 10 Sagittarius 3 | 3 Taurus 43 | 6 Libra 40 |
Mercury | 18 Scorpio 15 | 6 Scorpio 46 | 11 Capricorn 20 |
Venus | 5 Scorpio 38 | 0 Sagittarius 20 | 11 Aquarius 30 |
Mars | 9 Leo 31 | 23 Cancer 12 | 7 Virgo 25 |
Jupiter | 28 Scorpio 40 | 21 Gemini 12 | 15 Sagittarius 30 |
Saturn | 21 Leo 7 | 13 Pisces 18 | 22 Leo 23 |
Uranus | 26 Gemini 5 | 26 Taurus 26 | 23 Gemini 26 |
Neptune | 11 Libra 3 | 27 Pisces 47 | 12 Libra 57 |
Pluto | 14 Leo 44 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 14 Leo 27 |
Rahu | 24 Taurus 47 | 5 Aries 27 | 20 Taurus 42 |
Ketu | 24 Scorpio 47 | 5 Libra 27 | 20 Scorpio 42 |
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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.Jonathan Shier's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025