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 293 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Taurus 31 | 17 Taurus 52 | 1 Leo 12 |
| Moon | 21 Virgo 32 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 13 Cancer 33 |
| Mercury | 8 Gemini 42 | 10 Taurus 42 | 28 Cancer 23 |
| Venus | 23 Taurus 10 | 17 Gemini 18 | 27 Leo 20 |
| Mars | 6 Taurus 15 | 22 Aries 4 | 0 Cancer 49 |
| Jupiter | 1 Aquarius 50 | 20 Cancer 1 | 26 Capricorn 36 |
| Saturn | 29 Leo 52 | 9 Aries 51 | 5 Virgo 11 |
| Uranus | 28 Gemini 14 | 0 Gemini 42 | 2 Cancer 37 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 55 | 3 Aries 29 | 12 Libra 38 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 10 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 15 Leo 42 |
| Rahu | 24 Aries 41 | 5 Pisces 25 | 20 Aries 36 |
| Ketu | 24 Libra 41 | 5 Virgo 25 | 20 Libra 36 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Richard Shone's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026
