Ian Rankin, born on 28 April 1960, is a Scottish author renowned for his crime fiction, particularly his series featuring Detective Inspector Rebus. He has also established himself as a literary critic. Rankin's work has gained international acclaim and is celebrated for its intricate plots and deep character development.
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Your next birthday is 82 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
Read Full Ian Name AnalysisApril 28, 1960 Facts
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Ian Rankin belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Cardenden
Educated At: Beath High School | University of Edinburgh
Occupation: crime fiction writer | novelist | writer
Employers: University of Edinburgh
Awards Received: Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel | Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | Gold Dagger | Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Cartier Diamond Dagger | Grand Prix de Littérature Policière
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Ephemeris for April 28, 1960
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 28, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 28, 2024 |
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| Sun | 8 Taurus 9 | 8 Taurus 39 | 9 Cancer 35 |
| Moon | 6 Gemini 50 | 0 Capricorn 45 | 1 Libra 6 |
| Mercury | 18 Aries 47 | 16 Aries 20 | 0 Leo 4 |
| Venus | 23 Aries 24 | 28 Aries 45 | 12 Cancer 0 |
| Mars | 20 Pisces 10 | 28 Pisces 19 | 8 Taurus 2 |
| Jupiter | 3 Capricorn 21 | 23 Taurus 31 | 27 Sagittarius 8 |
| Saturn | 18 Capricorn 45 | 16 Pisces 21 | 15 Capricorn 54 |
| Uranus | 16 Leo 58 | 22 Taurus 16 | 18 Leo 53 |
| Neptune | 7 Scorpio 44 | 28 Pisces 51 | 6 Scorpio 25 |
| Pluto | 3 Virgo 38 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 4 Virgo 7 |
| Rahu | 22 Virgo 27 | 14 Aries 36 | 19 Virgo 3 |
| Ketu | 22 Pisces 27 | 14 Libra 36 | 19 Pisces 3 |
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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.Ian Rankin's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025
