Ranald Macdonald is a retired Australian journalist and media executive, known for his significant contributions in journalism and education. He served as Managing Director of David Syme & Co. Limited, which publishes The Age newspaper in Melbourne, from 1964 to 1983, and was editor-in-chief from 1966 to 1970. Additionally, he was the Chairman of the Boston University College of Communication Department of Journalism from 1995 to 1999, highlighting his extensive influence in both media and academia.
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Your next birthday is 150 days away.
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Time Zone - Australia/Melbourne (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ranald
ruler of men, wolf-counsel
Read Full Ranald Name AnalysisJune 27, 1938 Facts
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Ranald MacDonald belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Melbourne
Occupation: journalist | media executive | broadcaster | educator
Spouses: Patricia Tryon
Children: Laura Macdonald | Hamish Macdonald
Employers: David Syme & Co. Limited | Boston University
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of Australia
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for June 27, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 27, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 27, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4 Cancer 46 | 5 Cancer 56 | 27 Virgo 25 |
| Moon | 23 Gemini 24 | 11 Pisces 42 | 20 Leo 15 |
| Mercury | 9 Cancer 52 | 20 Cancer 3 | 12 Virgo 11 |
| Venus | 9 Leo 56 | 12 Cancer 4 | 13 Scorpio 14 |
| Mars | 13 Cancer 12 | 13 Taurus 8 | 8 Virgo 23 |
| Jupiter | 2 Pisces 7 | 7 Gemini 21 | 23 Aquarius 35 |
| Saturn | 17 Aries 12 | 19 Pisces 20 | 16 Aries 4 |
| Uranus | 16 Taurus 31 | 25 Taurus 34 | 17 Taurus 31 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 33 | 29 Pisces 55 | 21 Virgo 8 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 58 | 1 Aquarius 27 | 1 Leo 8 |
| Rahu | 24 Scorpio 49 | 11 Aries 26 | 20 Scorpio 16 |
| Ketu | 24 Taurus 49 | 11 Libra 26 | 20 Taurus 16 |
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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.Ranald MacDonald's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2025
