Dave Sim is a Canadian cartoonist known for his significant contributions to the comic book industry. Born on May 17, 1956, in Hamilton, Canada, he gained fame for his innovative storytelling and artistic style. Sim is best known for creating the comic series 'Cerebus,' which is notable for its unique approach and influence on the medium. His work has garnered both acclaim and controversy over the years, establishing him as a prominent figure in independent comics.
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Meaning of the name - Dave
beloved, friend
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Generation Group
Dave Sim belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Hamilton
Occupation: cartoonist | comics artist
Awards Received: Harvey Award for Best Letterer | Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist) | Shuster Award for Outstanding Cartoonist | Shuster Award for Outstanding Achievement | Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame | Ignatz Award for Outstanding Artist | Inkpot Award
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 17, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Taurus 44 | 27 Taurus 2 | 2 Leo 41 |
Moon | 3 Virgo 11 | 23 Capricorn 20 | 3 Pisces 38 |
Mercury | 8 Gemini 28 | 12 Taurus 58 | 9 Leo 15 |
Venus | 5 Cancer 32 | 12 Aries 2 | 24 Gemini 58 |
Mars | 20 Aquarius 23 | 13 Leo 39 | 21 Pisces 57 |
Jupiter | 22 Leo 39 | 24 Gemini 51 | 3 Virgo 17 |
Saturn | 0 Sagittarius 14 | 29 Pisces 18 | 26 Scorpio 40 |
Uranus | 29 Cancer 1 | 27 Taurus 18 | 2 Leo 39 |
Neptune | 28 Libra 18 | 1 Aries 33 | 27 Libra 43 |
Pluto | 26 Leo 6 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 27 Leo 26 |
Rahu | 8 Sagittarius 47 | 24 Pisces 15 | 5 Sagittarius 8 |
Ketu | 8 Gemini 47 | 24 Virgo 15 | 5 Gemini 8 |
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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.Dave Sim's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025