Xu Zidong is a prominent Chinese literary historian, critic, and academic, born on 21 August 1954. He served as Professor Emeritus of Chinese at Lingnan University, leading the Chinese department until the mid-2010s. Currently, he is a visiting professor at the University of Hong Kong. His scholarly focus includes 20th-century Chinese literature, Hong Kong literature, cultural studies, and literature from the Cultural Revolution. Xu specializes in the works of authors like Yu Dafu, Eileen Chang, and Wang Anyi, and he is also involved in literary associations in China.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 268 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Shanghai (8:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Xu
The meaning of Xu varies depending on the specific character used. Some common interpretations include "promise," "expectation," "to spread," or "to extend."
Read Full Xu Name AnalysisAugust 21, 1954 Facts
Generation Group
Xu Zidong belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Shanghai
Educated At: East China Normal University | University of Hong Kong
Occupation: literary scholar | sinologist | literary critic | academic | historian
Employers: Lingnan University | University of Hong Kong
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 21, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 21, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Leo 34 | 28 Leo 36 | 6 Scorpio 11 |
| Moon | 26 Taurus 58 | 17 Pisces 58 | 13 Sagittarius 24 |
| Mercury | 26 Leo 53 | 24 Leo 52 | 5 Scorpio 32 |
| Venus | 13 Libra 1 | 19 Virgo 43 | 29 Scorpio 39 |
| Mars | 28 Sagittarius 56 | 20 Gemini 53 | 5 Aquarius 39 |
| Jupiter | 19 Cancer 24 | 17 Gemini 38 | 29 Cancer 12 |
| Saturn | 4 Scorpio 46 | 17 Pisces 17 | 11 Scorpio 50 |
| Uranus | 25 Cancer 29 | 27 Taurus 13 | 27 Cancer 43 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 51 | 29 Pisces 18 | 26 Libra 11 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 46 | 0 Aquarius 12 | 26 Leo 35 |
| Rahu | 12 Capricorn 27 | 8 Aries 31 | 8 Capricorn 44 |
| Ketu | 12 Cancer 27 | 8 Libra 31 | 8 Cancer 44 |
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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.Xu Zidong's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 26 November, 2024
