Shirley Erena Murray (née Cockroft; 31 March 1931 – 25 January 2020) was a prominent New Zealand hymn lyrics writer. She gained recognition for her contributions to hymnody, with her hymns translated into various languages and featured in over 140 hymn collections. Murray's work has had a significant impact on contemporary worship and is cherished in many religious communities.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 284 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 145 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Pacific/Auckland (11:30 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Shirley
bright meadow, clearing in the woods
Read Full Shirley Name AnalysisMarch 31, 1931 Facts
Generation Group
Shirley Murray belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Invercargill
Place of Death: Kapiti
Educated At: University of Otago
Occupation: hymnwriter | researcher | lyricist | teacher
Awards Received: Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
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 March 31, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 31, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9 Aries 20 | 10 Aries 19 | 11 Cancer 5 |
| Moon | 29 Leo 53 | 15 Virgo 45 | 27 Aquarius 38 |
| Mercury | 23 Aries 59 | 12 Pisces 54 | 16 Cancer 9 |
| Venus | 29 Aquarius 6 | 0 Taurus 26 | 23 Gemini 9 |
| Mars | 0 Leo 12 | 22 Pisces 21 | 12 Virgo 58 |
| Jupiter | 11 Cancer 10 | 15 Cancer 44 | 26 Cancer 55 |
| Saturn | 22 Capricorn 36 | 5 Aries 19 | 20 Capricorn 55 |
| Uranus | 14 Aries 58 | 28 Taurus 44 | 19 Aries 10 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 30 | 2 Aries 10 | 3 Virgo 39 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 41 | 5 Aquarius 12 | 20 Cancer 10 |
| Rahu | 14 Aries 53 | 7 Pisces 27 | 9 Aries 52 |
| Ketu | 14 Libra 53 | 7 Virgo 27 | 9 Libra 52 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
