Linda Iris Newbery (born 12 August 1952) is a British author primarily recognized for her contributions to young adult fiction. She made her literary debut with the novel 'Run with the Hare' in 1988 while serving as an English teacher. Over the years, she has expanded her writing to cater to all age groups. Notably, her 2006 work 'Catcall' received the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Silver Award. Additionally, Newbery actively tutors for the Arvon Foundation and is associated with the Society of Authors and the Scattered Authors' Society.
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Your next birthday is 209 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Linda
beautiful, handsome
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Generation Group
Linda Newbery belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Romford
Occupation: children's writer | writer
Awards Received: Nestlé Children's Book Prize Silver Award
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 August 12, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 19 Leo 39 | 20 Leo 0 | 0 Scorpio 59 |
| Moon | 18 Taurus 31 | 0 Aries 12 | 8 Capricorn 50 |
| Mercury | 20 Leo 9 | 4 Leo 19 | 19 Scorpio 21 |
| Venus | 3 Virgo 2 | 14 Cancer 20 | 2 Sagittarius 45 |
| Mars | 21 Scorpio 16 | 3 Libra 26 | 8 Capricorn 49 |
| Jupiter | 19 Taurus 30 | 14 Cancer 7 | 17 Taurus 39 |
| Saturn | 11 Libra 46 | 1 Aries 4 | 20 Libra 2 |
| Uranus | 16 Cancer 24 | 1 Gemini 13 | 18 Cancer 34 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 25 | 1 Aries 47 | 21 Libra 48 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 9 | 2 Aquarius 9 | 23 Leo 2 |
| Rahu | 21 Aquarius 34 | 19 Pisces 39 | 17 Aquarius 42 |
| Ketu | 21 Leo 34 | 19 Virgo 39 | 17 Leo 42 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Linda Newbery's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2026