Carlos Monsiváis was a prominent Mexican writer, critic, political activist, and journalist known for his progressive political columns in leading newspapers. He won over 33 awards, including the Jorge Cuesta Prize in 1986 and the National Journalism Award in 1977. Considered a leading intellectual of his time, Monsiváis documented contemporary Mexican themes, values, class struggles, and social change in his essays and opinion pieces. He was a strong critic of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and espoused leftist views, often expressing his opinions through radio and television.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 329 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 10 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Carlos
man, free man
Read Full Carlos Name AnalysisMay 4, 1938 Facts
Generation Group
Carlos Monsiváis belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Mexico City
Place of Death: Mexico City
Cause of Death: respiratory failure
Educated At: Faculty of Philosophy and Literature, UNAM | Harvard University
Occupation: television actor | philosopher | literary critic | film critic | journalist | writer | screenwriter
Awards Received: honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos | FIL Award | Guggenheim Fellowship | Xavier Villaurrutia Award | Prince Claus Award | National Prize for Arts and Sciences
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 May 4, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13 Taurus 33 | 14 Taurus 15 | 7 Leo 48 |
| Moon | 14 Cancer 41 | 17 Sagittarius 1 | 9 Libra 27 |
| Mercury | 25 Aries 11 | 3 Taurus 6 | 5 Virgo 1 |
| Venus | 5 Gemini 46 | 12 Gemini 47 | 19 Virgo 58 |
| Mars | 7 Gemini 31 | 19 Aries 12 | 5 Leo 39 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aquarius 44 | 19 Cancer 27 | 29 Aquarius 44 |
| Saturn | 12 Aries 29 | 9 Aries 27 | 18 Aries 10 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 42 | 0 Gemini 30 | 17 Taurus 36 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 31 | 3 Aries 22 | 19 Virgo 20 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 58 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 29 Cancer 55 |
| Rahu | 27 Scorpio 39 | 5 Pisces 37 | 22 Scorpio 59 |
| Ketu | 27 Taurus 39 | 5 Virgo 37 | 22 Taurus 59 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
