Tom Shippey is a British author, academic, literary critic, linguist, and science fiction writer. He has made significant contributions to the fields of literature and linguistics, particularly in the analysis of fantasy literature. His work often explores the influences of language and culture on storytelling. Shippey is recognized for his insights into the works of authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and their impact on modern literature.
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Your next birthday is 198 days away.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (6:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Tom
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Read Full Tom Name AnalysisSeptember 9, 1943 Facts
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Tom Shippey belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kolkata
Educated At: King Edward's School | University of Cambridge
Occupation: linguist | science fiction writer | literary critic | university teacher | author | writer
Employers: Saint Louis University | University of Leeds
Awards Received: World Fantasy Special Award: Professional
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for September 9, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 9, 2024 |
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Sun | 15 Virgo 40 | 17 Virgo 2 | 6 Sagittarius 7 |
Moon | 7 Capricorn 49 | 23 Scorpio 55 | 26 Sagittarius 45 |
Mercury | 9 Libra 12 | 29 Leo 55 | 16 Sagittarius 32 |
Venus | 10 Virgo 32 | 13 Libra 4 | 19 Libra 57 |
Mars | 8 Gemini 31 | 2 Cancer 39 | 15 Gemini 16 |
Jupiter | 15 Leo 6 | 19 Gemini 52 | 26 Leo 31 |
Saturn | 26 Gemini 6 | 15 Pisces 52 | 24 Gemini 51 |
Uranus | 8 Gemini 50 | 27 Taurus 15 | 6 Gemini 51 |
Neptune | 1 Libra 12 | 28 Pisces 49 | 3 Libra 51 |
Pluto | 7 Leo 56 | 29 Capricorn 52 | 8 Leo 40 |
Rahu | 14 Leo 12 | 7 Aries 31 | 9 Leo 55 |
Ketu | 14 Aquarius 12 | 7 Libra 31 | 9 Aquarius 55 |
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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.Tom Shippey's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025