Ian Holding, born Neal Hovelmeier on 29 March 1978, is a Zimbabwean writer known for his critically acclaimed debut novel 'Unfeeling', which addresses Zimbabwe's complex political landscape, particularly the Land Reform Programme. His second novel, 'Of Beasts and Beings', explores themes of colonialism and white guilt. Holding has received positive reviews for his literary style and was labeled by Alice Sebold as a remarkable writer. He is also a Hawthornden Fellow and contributes to various journals. Holding is openly gay and fled Zimbabwe due to his sexual orientation.
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
Read Full Ian Name AnalysisMarch 29, 1978 Facts
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Ian Holding belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Harare, Zimbabwe
Occupation: writer
Awards Received: Dylan Thomas Prize (shortlisted 2006) | One of the Year's Best Books (Newsweek) | One of the Year's Best Books (The Globe & Mail)
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Ephemeris for March 29, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 29, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for March 29, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8 Aries 39 | 9 Aries 29 | 23 Taurus 32 |
| Moon | 13 Sagittarius 10 | 28 Scorpio 28 | 16 Leo 38 |
| Mercury | 25 Aries 36 | 26 Aries 35 | 27 Aries 58 |
| Venus | 24 Aries 51 | 22 Pisces 1 | 21 Gemini 7 |
| Mars | 26 Cancer 16 | 5 Pisces 14 | 14 Leo 18 |
| Jupiter | 28 Gemini 13 | 16 Taurus 51 | 5 Cancer 32 |
| Saturn | 24 Leo 41 | 13 Pisces 17 | 24 Leo 22 |
| Uranus | 15 Scorpio 51 | 20 Taurus 42 | 14 Scorpio 3 |
| Neptune | 18 Sagittarius 18 | 27 Pisces 49 | 17 Sagittarius 34 |
| Pluto | 15 Libra 31 | 1 Aquarius 49 | 14 Libra 20 |
| Rahu | 5 Libra 54 | 16 Aries 10 | 3 Libra 28 |
| Ketu | 5 Aries 54 | 16 Libra 10 | 3 Aries 28 |
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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.Ian Holding's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 27 October, 2024
