Lei Shuyan, born on August 18, 1942, in Shang County, Shaanxi, was a prominent Chinese poet and writer. Originally named Lei Shuyan, he gained fame in 1979 with his long poem 'Xiao Cao Zai Ge Chang,' dedicated to the martyr Zhang Zhixin who suffered during the Cultural Revolution. He served as a member of the Chinese Writers Association and held leadership positions in various literary institutions including the position of Vice President at Lu Xun Academy of Literature. He was recognized for his contributions to literature with a special allowance from the State Council.
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Meaning of the name - Lei
Beautiful, flower, peace, harmony (depending on origin and culture)
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Lei Shuyan belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Shang County, Shaanxi, China
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: Northwest University
Occupation: poet
Employers: Chinese Writers Association | Lu Xun Academy of Literature | Chinese Poetry Society
Awards Received: State Council Special Allowance
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Ephemeris for August 18, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Leo 6 | 26 Leo 0 | 16 Scorpio 40 |
| Moon | 15 Scorpio 2 | 28 Gemini 39 | 1 Sagittarius 11 |
| Mercury | 10 Virgo 5 | 7 Leo 28 | 4 Scorpio 12 |
| Venus | 1 Leo 55 | 21 Cancer 42 | 14 Scorpio 59 |
| Mars | 10 Virgo 58 | 7 Libra 23 | 5 Scorpio 15 |
| Jupiter | 15 Cancer 7 | 15 Cancer 22 | 25 Cancer 2 |
| Saturn | 11 Gemini 33 | 0 Aries 44 | 11 Gemini 4 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 23 | 1 Gemini 20 | 3 Gemini 13 |
| Neptune | 28 Virgo 22 | 1 Aries 39 | 1 Libra 15 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 57 | 2 Aquarius 1 | 7 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 4 Virgo 40 | 19 Pisces 19 | 0 Virgo 17 |
| Ketu | 4 Pisces 40 | 19 Virgo 19 | 0 Pisces 17 |
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