Tom Shippey is a British author, academic, literary critic, linguist, and science fiction writer. He has made significant contributions to the fields of literature and linguistics, particularly in the analysis of fantasy literature. His work often explores the influences of language and culture on storytelling. Shippey is recognized for his insights into the works of authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and their impact on modern literature.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 355 days away.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (6:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Tom
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Read Full Tom Name AnalysisSeptember 9, 1943 Facts
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Tom Shippey belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kolkata
Educated At: King Edward's School | University of Cambridge
Occupation: linguist | science fiction writer | literary critic | university teacher | author | writer
Employers: Saint Louis University | University of Leeds
Awards Received: World Fantasy Special Award: Professional
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 September 9, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Virgo 40 | 16 Virgo 48 | 7 Sagittarius 8 |
| Moon | 7 Capricorn 49 | 6 Aries 27 | 11 Capricorn 0 |
| Mercury | 9 Libra 12 | 12 Virgo 53 | 18 Sagittarius 4 |
| Venus | 10 Virgo 32 | 17 Leo 29 | 21 Libra 3 |
| Mars | 8 Gemini 31 | 21 Libra 18 | 14 Gemini 53 |
| Jupiter | 15 Leo 6 | 19 Cancer 18 | 26 Leo 34 |
| Saturn | 26 Gemini 6 | 29 Pisces 18 | 24 Gemini 46 |
| Uranus | 8 Gemini 50 | 1 Gemini 28 | 6 Gemini 48 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 12 | 1 Aries 8 | 3 Libra 53 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 56 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 8 Leo 39 |
| Rahu | 14 Leo 12 | 18 Pisces 11 | 9 Leo 52 |
| Ketu | 14 Aquarius 12 | 18 Virgo 11 | 9 Aquarius 52 |
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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.Tom Shippey's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025
