John Edward Atkinson (1938-2022) was a prominent British and South African classicist recognized for his contributions to the field of Classics. He served as an Emeritus Professor of Classics at the University of Cape Town, where he also held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Arts. His academic career was marked by an emphasis on classical studies and a notable impact on higher education in South Africa.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 351 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 205 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisOctober 20, 1938 Facts
Generation Group
John Atkinson belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: University of Cape Town | Durham University
Occupation: academic | classical scholar
Employers: University of Zimbabwe | University of Cape Town
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 October 20, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 20, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Libra 38 | 27 Libra 33 | 24 Capricorn 39 |
| Moon | 23 Virgo 9 | 18 Libra 34 | 1 Sagittarius 22 |
| Mercury | 3 Scorpio 32 | 19 Scorpio 44 | 4 Capricorn 34 |
| Venus | 3 Sagittarius 6 | 8 Libra 28 | 8 Sagittarius 46 |
| Mars | 27 Virgo 7 | 19 Scorpio 29 | 21 Scorpio 35 |
| Jupiter | 22 Aquarius 19 | 24 Cancer 23 | 3 Pisces 23 |
| Saturn | 13 Aries 47 | 26 Pisces 17 | 12 Aries 16 |
| Uranus | 16 Taurus 35 | 0 Gemini 41 | 13 Taurus 52 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 10 | 0 Aries 1 | 23 Virgo 13 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 28 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 0 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 18 Scorpio 42 | 15 Pisces 59 | 14 Scorpio 6 |
| Ketu | 18 Taurus 42 | 15 Virgo 59 | 14 Taurus 6 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)