Simon Edward John Walker (born 28 May 1953) is a prominent business adviser and consultant, currently serving as Chairman of the Trade Remedies Authority. He has held significant positions including lead non-executive director of the Department for International Trade and Director General of the Institute of Directors from 2011 to 2016. His career encompasses roles in media, politics, and business across South Africa, New Zealand, Belgium, and the UK, including serving as Communications Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II and advising former Prime Minister John Major.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 354 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Simon
listener, he who hears
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Generation Group
Simon Walker belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Educated At: Highgate School | Balliol College
Occupation: journalist | businessperson
Employers: Trade Remedies Authority | Department for International Trade | Institute of Directors
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 May 28, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 28, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 6 Gemini 46 | 7 Gemini 6 | 16 Leo 30 |
| Moon | 3 Sagittarius 14 | 4 Scorpio 30 | 13 Leo 30 |
| Mercury | 11 Gemini 31 | 22 Gemini 42 | 28 Cancer 38 |
| Venus | 24 Aries 5 | 11 Cancer 9 | 6 Cancer 5 |
| Mars | 18 Gemini 43 | 7 Taurus 5 | 6 Leo 50 |
| Jupiter | 4 Gemini 14 | 23 Cancer 25 | 19 Gemini 49 |
| Saturn | 21 Libra 41 | 11 Aries 49 | 22 Libra 47 |
| Uranus | 16 Cancer 17 | 1 Gemini 52 | 20 Cancer 31 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 25 | 3 Aries 59 | 21 Libra 29 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 57 | 5 Aquarius 23 | 22 Leo 43 |
| Rahu | 6 Aquarius 16 | 4 Pisces 21 | 2 Aquarius 24 |
| Ketu | 6 Leo 16 | 4 Virgo 21 | 2 Leo 24 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Simon Walker's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2026