Chris Van Allsburg is an American illustrator and author, born on June 18, 1949, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is renowned for creating famous stories such as 'Jumanji' in 1981, 'The Polar Express' in 1985, and 'Zathura' in 2002. His work has received critical acclaim, earning him the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1986 for his book 'The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.' In April 2012, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Michigan.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 331 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Detroit (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Chris
bearer of Christ
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Generation Group
Chris Van Allsburg belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: East Grand Rapids
Educated At: East Grand Rapids High School | University of Michigan | Rhode Island School of Design
Occupation: science fiction writer | concept artist | novelist | children's writer | illustrator | writer | screenwriter
Employers: Rhode Island School of Design
Awards Received: Regina Medal | Caldecott Medal
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 June 18, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Gemini 6 | 27 Gemini 28 | 10 Virgo 51 |
| Moon | 29 Pisces 7 | 17 Leo 26 | 28 Capricorn 33 |
| Mercury | 8 Gemini 57 | 21 Cancer 45 | 7 Libra 24 |
| Venus | 13 Cancer 47 | 6 Leo 6 | 16 Libra 57 |
| Mars | 6 Gemini 10 | 22 Taurus 44 | 27 Cancer 48 |
| Jupiter | 0 Aquarius 45 | 27 Cancer 35 | 22 Capricorn 35 |
| Saturn | 1 Virgo 45 | 13 Aries 25 | 10 Virgo 11 |
| Uranus | 0 Cancer 32 | 3 Gemini 5 | 4 Cancer 27 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 23 | 4 Aries 19 | 13 Libra 40 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 45 | 5 Aquarius 6 | 16 Leo 56 |
| Rahu | 22 Aries 30 | 3 Pisces 14 | 18 Aries 25 |
| Ketu | 22 Libra 30 | 3 Virgo 14 | 18 Libra 25 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Chris Van Allsburg's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2026
