Dame Prudence Margaret Leith, born on 18 February 1940, is a prominent South African restaurateur, cookery writer, novelist, and television presenter. She served as a judge on the Great British Menu for eleven years and joined The Great British Bake Off in March 2017, replacing Mary Berry when the show moved to Channel 4. Additionally, she holds the position of Chancellor at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, showcasing her influence in the culinary arts and broadcasting sectors.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 245 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Prue
wisdom, discretion
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Generation Group
Prue Leith belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cape Town
Educated At: St Mary's School
Occupation: chef | restaurateur | celebrity chef | television presenter | celebrity | businessperson
Children: Danny Kruger
Employers: Queen Margaret University, BBC Two, Channel 4
Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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 February 18, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 18, 2025 |
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Sun | 28 Aquarius 36 | 0 Pisces 0 | 22 Taurus 28 |
Moon | 21 Gemini 4 | 4 Scorpio 37 | 3 Leo 49 |
Mercury | 12 Pisces 17 | 7 Pisces 14 | 12 Taurus 38 |
Venus | 7 Aries 23 | 8 Aries 19 | 4 Cancer 45 |
Mars | 0 Taurus 54 | 17 Cancer 13 | 27 Gemini 17 |
Jupiter | 9 Aries 23 | 11 Gemini 36 | 29 Aries 16 |
Saturn | 26 Aries 57 | 19 Pisces 20 | 6 Taurus 53 |
Uranus | 18 Taurus 13 | 23 Taurus 26 | 22 Taurus 2 |
Neptune | 24 Virgo 49 | 28 Pisces 31 | 22 Virgo 51 |
Pluto | 1 Leo 12 | 2 Aquarius 35 | 0 Leo 49 |
Rahu | 22 Libra 59 | 28 Pisces 55 | 18 Libra 29 |
Ketu | 22 Aries 59 | 28 Virgo 55 | 18 Aries 29 |
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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.Prue Leith's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025