Laurens van der Post was a South African writer born on December 13, 1906, in the Orange River Colony. Initially a journalist, he gradually moved towards literature, becoming well-known for his literary works. His writings often reflect his experiences and insights into humanity and culture. Van der Post's contributions to literature were significant throughout his life, and he is remembered for his storytelling and narratives that explore the human condition.
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Meaning of the name - Laurens
laurel wreath, one who is crowned with laurel
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Laurens van der Post belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Philippolis
Place of Death: London
Educated At: Grey College
Occupation: novelist | journalist | farmer | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Ingaret Giffard
Children: Cari Mostert
Awards Received: Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Knight Bachelor
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 13, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 13, 2025 |
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| Sun | 20 Sagittarius 48 | 21 Sagittarius 56 | 20 Aries 39 |
| Moon | 21 Scorpio 18 | 12 Libra 36 | 7 Aries 28 |
| Mercury | 0 Sagittarius 22 | 2 Sagittarius 14 | 23 Pisces 25 |
| Venus | 0 Sagittarius 27 | 16 Sagittarius 11 | 11 Pisces 18 |
| Mars | 27 Libra 40 | 28 Sagittarius 47 | 4 Capricorn 36 |
| Jupiter | 7 Cancer 40 | 23 Cancer 30 | 3 Cancer 50 |
| Saturn | 9 Pisces 36 | 25 Pisces 17 | 22 Pisces 5 |
| Uranus | 7 Capricorn 32 | 28 Taurus 33 | 12 Capricorn 39 |
| Neptune | 11 Cancer 48 | 29 Pisces 22 | 9 Cancer 58 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 47 | 2 Aquarius 12 | 21 Gemini 58 |
| Rahu | 4 Leo 46 | 13 Pisces 8 | 28 Cancer 28 |
| Ketu | 4 Aquarius 46 | 13 Virgo 8 | 28 Capricorn 28 |
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