Ben Katchor is an American story artist known for his work in comics, opera libretti, and cartoon art. He has gained recognition for his unique visual storytelling style and contributions to the graphic novel genre, blending humor and literary themes. Katchor's works often reflect on urban life and culture, showcasing a distinctive blend of the surreal and the everyday. His creativity has garnered numerous accolades and a dedicated following among readers who appreciate his innovative approach to narrative art.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 165 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ben
son, child
Read Full Ben Name AnalysisNovember 19, 1951 Facts
Generation Group
Ben Katchor belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: School of Visual Arts
Occupation: comics artist | comics writer | librettist | cartoonist
Employers: New School
Awards Received: Berlin Prize | Inkpot Award | MacArthur Fellows Program | Guggenheim Fellowship
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for November 19, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 19, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Scorpio 33 | 27 Scorpio 37 | 11 Aquarius 47 |
| Moon | 3 Leo 22 | 21 Scorpio 22 | 28 Aries 27 |
| Mercury | 16 Sagittarius 21 | 29 Scorpio 13 | 27 Capricorn 52 |
| Venus | 10 Libra 1 | 16 Scorpio 0 | 6 Capricorn 9 |
| Mars | 27 Virgo 22 | 10 Sagittarius 59 | 5 Scorpio 33 |
| Jupiter | 4 Aries 15 | 25 Cancer 3 | 10 Aries 21 |
| Saturn | 11 Libra 52 | 25 Pisces 7 | 15 Libra 27 |
| Uranus | 13 Cancer 38 | 29 Taurus 32 | 10 Cancer 48 |
| Neptune | 20 Libra 35 | 29 Pisces 29 | 21 Libra 41 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 33 | 1 Aquarius 40 | 20 Leo 32 |
| Rahu | 5 Pisces 41 | 14 Pisces 24 | 1 Pisces 46 |
| Ketu | 5 Virgo 41 | 14 Virgo 24 | 1 Virgo 46 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ben Katchor's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 17 December, 2026