Chris Riddell is a British illustrator and author known for his children's books and political cartoons for The Observer. Born on April 13, 1962, he has won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal three times (2001, 2004, 2016), making him the only author to achieve this feat. Riddell has also been a finalist for the British Book Award for Best Illustrated Children's Book on two occasions. In 2015, he was appointed Children's Laureate, recognizing his contributions to children's literature.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 267 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Chris
bearer of Christ
Read Full Chris Name AnalysisApril 13, 1962 Facts
Generation Group
Chris Riddell belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Cape Town
Educated At: University of Brighton
Occupation: novelist | children's writer | editorial cartoonist | cartoonist | illustrator | writer
Employers: The Observer
Awards Received: Kate Greenaway Medal | Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Nestlé Children's Book Prize
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 April 13, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 13, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 13, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Aries 0 | 23 Aries 44 | 23 Gemini 49 |
| Moon | 10 Leo 46 | 27 Libra 59 | 21 Scorpio 23 |
| Mercury | 20 Aries 3 | 28 Pisces 20 | 12 Gemini 23 |
| Venus | 11 Taurus 39 | 24 Pisces 38 | 27 Cancer 51 |
| Mars | 25 Pisces 7 | 28 Cancer 5 | 12 Taurus 55 |
| Jupiter | 3 Pisces 41 | 18 Gemini 2 | 12 Pisces 2 |
| Saturn | 10 Aquarius 29 | 25 Pisces 52 | 11 Aquarius 12 |
| Uranus | 26 Leo 38 | 25 Taurus 23 | 27 Leo 13 |
| Neptune | 12 Scorpio 37 | 0 Aries 30 | 11 Scorpio 3 |
| Pluto | 7 Virgo 49 | 3 Aquarius 42 | 7 Virgo 42 |
| Rahu | 14 Leo 35 | 26 Pisces 4 | 11 Leo 15 |
| Ketu | 14 Aquarius 35 | 26 Virgo 4 | 11 Aquarius 15 |
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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.Chris Riddell's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2025
