Matt Ridley, born on February 7, 1958, is a British journalist and businessman known for his writings on science, environment, and economics. He has authored several influential books, including 'The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature,' 'Genome,' 'The Rational Optimist,' and 'How Innovation Works.' Ridley is a strong supporter of Brexit and served as a member of the House of Lords from February 2013 until his retirement in December 2021. He was also the chairman of Northern Rock from 2004 to 2007 during its financial crisis.
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Meaning of the name - Matt
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Read Full Matt Name AnalysisFebruary 7, 1958 Facts
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Matt Ridley belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Northumberland
Educated At: Eton College | Magdalen College
Occupation: journalist | land owner | banker | zoologist | economist | politician | writer
Spouses: Anya Hurlbert
Children: Matthew Ridley | Iris Livia Ridley
Employers: بنك نورثرن روك
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | Watson, Helen, Miles, and Audrey Davis Prize
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Ephemeris for February 7, 1958
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 7, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 7, 2024 |
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| Sun | 18 Aquarius 25 | 18 Aquarius 24 | 24 Aries 14 |
| Moon | 5 Libra 3 | 17 Capricorn 8 | 6 Pisces 4 |
| Mercury | 1 Aquarius 37 | 3 Aquarius 52 | 27 Aries 43 |
| Venus | 2 Aquarius 58 | 18 Capricorn 55 | 7 Pisces 58 |
| Mars | 2 Capricorn 48 | 25 Capricorn 45 | 20 Aquarius 53 |
| Jupiter | 1 Scorpio 25 | 8 Taurus 0 | 26 Libra 57 |
| Saturn | 23 Sagittarius 36 | 7 Pisces 11 | 26 Sagittarius 2 |
| Uranus | 9 Leo 15 | 19 Taurus 10 | 7 Leo 33 |
| Neptune | 4 Scorpio 46 | 25 Pisces 58 | 3 Scorpio 39 |
| Pluto | 1 Virgo 22 | 0 Aquarius 33 | 29 Leo 56 |
| Rahu | 5 Scorpio 23 | 18 Aries 52 | 1 Scorpio 53 |
| Ketu | 5 Taurus 23 | 18 Libra 52 | 1 Taurus 53 |
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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.Matt Ridley's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 07 October, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 17 October, 2024 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 06 November, 2024 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 06 December, 2024
