Leonardo Sciascia (January 8, 1921 – November 20, 1989) was an Italian writer, novelist, essayist, playwright, and politician. Born in Racalmuto, Sicily, he wrote approximately 42 works, including novels and essays, with themes revolving around social and political justice, particularly addressing Mafia-related issues. His notable works include 'The Day of the Owl' and 'To Each His Own.' Sciascia's bold critiques made him a significant literary figure in post-war Italy, and he was even a candidate for the Nobel Prize. He remained an influential voice in literature and politics until his death.
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Meaning of the name - Leonardo
lion-hearted, brave as a lion
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Leonardo Sciascia belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Racalmuto
Place of Death: Palermo
Cause of Death: multiple myeloma
Occupation: essayist | novelist | school teacher | journalist | playwright | politician | poet | writer | screenwriter
Awards Received: Bagutta Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 54 | 18 Capricorn 25 | 2 Taurus 59 |
| Moon | 12 Capricorn 14 | 26 Virgo 12 | 19 Scorpio 49 |
| Mercury | 12 Capricorn 57 | 10 Capricorn 36 | 15 Aries 45 |
| Venus | 2 Pisces 8 | 18 Capricorn 54 | 1 Taurus 25 |
| Mars | 2 Pisces 38 | 18 Capricorn 37 | 21 Taurus 16 |
| Jupiter | 18 Virgo 36 | 20 Cancer 20 | 8 Virgo 53 |
| Saturn | 25 Virgo 29 | 26 Pisces 34 | 19 Virgo 20 |
| Uranus | 3 Pisces 6 | 27 Taurus 46 | 8 Pisces 34 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 1 | 29 Pisces 36 | 10 Leo 57 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 38 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 7 Cancer 0 |
| Rahu | 2 Scorpio 35 | 11 Pisces 45 | 27 Libra 1 |
| Ketu | 2 Taurus 35 | 11 Virgo 45 | 27 Aries 1 |
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