Richard Shone, born in 1949, is a British art historian and critic noted for his expertise in British modern art. He served as the editor of The Burlington Magazine from 2003 to 2015, contributing significantly to the discourse on modern art in the UK. His work encompasses both critical analysis and historical context, drawing attention to various artists and movements within modern British art. Shone’s influence extends through his writings and editorial efforts, which have enriched understanding and appreciation of art in Britain.
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Your next birthday is 319 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
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Generation Group
Richard Shone belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Doncaster
Occupation: art historian
Employers: The Burlington Magazine
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 May 8, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025 |
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Sun | 17 Taurus 31 | 18 Taurus 6 | 0 Leo 15 |
Moon | 21 Virgo 32 | 1 Libra 53 | 0 Cancer 1 |
Mercury | 8 Gemini 42 | 26 Aries 37 | 26 Cancer 16 |
Venus | 23 Taurus 10 | 4 Aries 54 | 26 Leo 8 |
Mars | 6 Taurus 15 | 9 Leo 6 | 0 Cancer 9 |
Jupiter | 1 Aquarius 50 | 22 Gemini 54 | 26 Capricorn 44 |
Saturn | 29 Leo 52 | 28 Pisces 29 | 5 Virgo 4 |
Uranus | 28 Gemini 14 | 26 Taurus 46 | 2 Cancer 34 |
Neptune | 12 Libra 55 | 1 Aries 19 | 12 Libra 37 |
Pluto | 14 Leo 10 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 15 Leo 40 |
Rahu | 24 Aries 41 | 24 Pisces 44 | 20 Aries 39 |
Ketu | 24 Libra 41 | 24 Virgo 44 | 20 Libra 39 |
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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.Richard Shone's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2025