Idries Shah (1924 - 1996) was an Afghan writer and Sufi, born in Simla, India, and raised in London. He published numerous works translated into over 12 languages, selling more than 15 million copies. Notable works include 'The Sufis' and 'The Sufi Way.' Shah emphasized Sufism as a universal wisdom, often using traditional stories and parables to foster insights and self-reflection. He founded the Octagon Press and established cultural research institutes in London and the U.S., promoting Sufism's relevance beyond religious boundaries.
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Meaning of the name - Idries
The name Idries is derived from the Arabic word "Idris", which means 'to teach', 'to learn', 'to instruct', or 'learned'.
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Idries Shah belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Shimla
Place of Death: London
Educated At: City of Oxford High School for Boys
Occupation: collector of fairy tales | children's writer | teacher | writer
Children: Tahir Shah | Safia Shah | Saira Shah
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Ephemeris for June 16, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 24 Gemini 49 | 25 Gemini 37 | 0 Libra 55 |
| Moon | 11 Sagittarius 35 | 17 Libra 52 | 5 Leo 27 |
| Mercury | 4 Gemini 52 | 27 Gemini 35 | 13 Virgo 42 |
| Venus | 16 Cancer 48 | 28 Gemini 47 | 15 Leo 32 |
| Mars | 26 Aquarius 56 | 5 Taurus 15 | 25 Aquarius 21 |
| Jupiter | 13 Sagittarius 28 | 4 Gemini 56 | 13 Sagittarius 13 |
| Saturn | 26 Libra 23 | 19 Pisces 12 | 1 Scorpio 38 |
| Uranus | 21 Pisces 28 | 25 Taurus 2 | 19 Pisces 4 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 12 | 29 Pisces 51 | 21 Leo 34 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 26 | 1 Aquarius 39 | 13 Cancer 28 |
| Rahu | 26 Leo 9 | 12 Aries 1 | 20 Leo 51 |
| Ketu | 26 Aquarius 9 | 12 Libra 1 | 20 Aquarius 51 |
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