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Currently, Margaret Atwood is 85 years, 0 months and 6 days old. Margaret Atwood will celebrate 86rd birthday on a Tuesday 18th of November 2025. Below we countdown to Margaret Atwood upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Margaret Atwood |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Age | 85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | November 18, 1939 (Ottawa, Canada) |
| Birthday | November 18 |
| Town/City | Ottawa, Canada |
| Nationality | Canada |
Margaret Atwood’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Margaret Atwood was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
A Canadian poet and Novelist known for her bleak, dystopian work, The Handmaid's Tale, she was shortlisted for the Booker Prize five times. Her other well-known works include Cat's Eye, Oryx and Crake, and Surfacing.
She first published her poetry while studying at the University of Toronto's Victoria College. She later taught at the University of British Columbia, Sir George Williams University in Montreal, and the University of Alberta.
She was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship.
She was married to Jim Polk from 1968-1973. She and her partner, Graeme Gibson, welcomed their daughter, Eleanor, in 1976.
She won the Arthur C. Clarke award for her novel The Handmaid's Tale.
