Cor Dirks (28 February 1911 – 15 October 2000) was an acclaimed Afrikaans author known for his children's books. His works, particularly the 'Uile' series, captivated the imaginations of thousands of young readers in South Africa. Born in Volksrust, he excelled in academics and sports, later pursuing a teaching career. Dirks published a range of stories, including adventure and mystery novels, fostering a love for reading among the youth. After his retirement, he continued writing but remained best known for his impactful contributions to children's literature.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Cor
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Cor Dirks belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Volksrust
Place of Death: Johannesburg
Cause of Death: faulty administration of anesthesia during a hip operation
Educated At: North-West University
Occupation: novelist | children's writer | writer
Spouses: Elsje Christina (Ella) van Niekerk
Children: Justus | Elsje
Employers: Duiwelskloof Primary School | Central Primary School Potchefstroom | Hoërskool Belfast | Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom | Voortrekker Hoërskool | Linden Hoërskool
Awards Received: Academy certificate at the Aardklop Kunstefees in 1999
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Ephemeris for February 28, 1911
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 28, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 28, 2024 |
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Sun | 8 Pisces 42 | 9 Pisces 18 | 28 Gemini 54 |
Moon | 1 Pisces 11 | 21 Libra 24 | 18 Aries 8 |
Mercury | 22 Aquarius 37 | 9 Pisces 21 | 14 Gemini 28 |
Venus | 1 Aries 1 | 14 Aquarius 32 | 13 Leo 33 |
Mars | 20 Capricorn 1 | 11 Aquarius 41 | 13 Aries 20 |
Jupiter | 14 Scorpio 18 | 11 Taurus 1 | 4 Scorpio 36 |
Saturn | 3 Taurus 5 | 9 Pisces 40 | 16 Taurus 28 |
Uranus | 27 Capricorn 39 | 19 Taurus 33 | 28 Capricorn 28 |
Neptune | 19 Cancer 1 | 26 Pisces 41 | 20 Cancer 26 |
Pluto | 25 Gemini 54 | 1 Aquarius 10 | 27 Gemini 28 |
Rahu | 13 Taurus 20 | 17 Aries 47 | 7 Taurus 21 |
Ketu | 13 Scorpio 20 | 17 Libra 47 | 7 Scorpio 21 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Cor Dirks's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 17 October, 2024