Mervyn de Silva was a prominent Sri Lankan journalist known for his influential roles in the media industry. He served as the editor in chief of Lake House and The Times of Ceylon, and held editorial positions at Ceylon Daily News and Lanka Guardian. His career spanned several decades during which he made significant contributions to journalism in Sri Lanka. Born on September 5, 1929, he passed away on June 22, 1999, leaving a lasting legacy in the field.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 292 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 147 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Mervyn
sea defender, sea lord
Read Full Mervyn Name AnalysisSeptember 5, 1929 Facts
Generation Group
Mervyn De Silva belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: University of Ceylon | Royal College, Colombo
Occupation: journalist
Children: Dayan Jayatilleka
Employers: Lake House | The Times of Ceylon | Ceylon Daily News | Lanka Guardian
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 September 5, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 5, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12 Virgo 37 | 13 Virgo 23 | 18 Sagittarius 10 |
| Moon | 11 Libra 33 | 16 Aquarius 53 | 3 Aries 13 |
| Mercury | 8 Libra 26 | 6 Virgo 5 | 25 Sagittarius 27 |
| Venus | 6 Leo 9 | 13 Leo 13 | 4 Sagittarius 18 |
| Mars | 9 Libra 32 | 18 Libra 59 | 16 Sagittarius 4 |
| Jupiter | 14 Gemini 53 | 18 Cancer 43 | 10 Gemini 17 |
| Saturn | 24 Sagittarius 17 | 29 Pisces 34 | 1 Capricorn 30 |
| Uranus | 10 Aries 25 | 1 Gemini 29 | 7 Aries 27 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 34 | 1 Aries 13 | 3 Virgo 35 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 14 | 1 Aquarius 41 | 19 Cancer 9 |
| Rahu | 15 Taurus 9 | 18 Pisces 22 | 10 Taurus 4 |
| Ketu | 15 Scorpio 9 | 18 Virgo 22 | 10 Scorpio 4 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
