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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Your next birthday is 344 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Dave
beloved, friend
Read Full Dave Name AnalysisMay 17, 1956 Facts
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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Taurus 44 | 26 Taurus 48 | 3 Leo 39 |
| Moon | 3 Virgo 11 | 9 Gemini 15 | 15 Pisces 43 |
| Mercury | 8 Gemini 28 | 0 Gemini 36 | 11 Leo 16 |
| Venus | 5 Cancer 32 | 28 Gemini 24 | 25 Gemini 23 |
| Mars | 20 Aquarius 23 | 29 Aries 4 | 22 Pisces 9 |
| Jupiter | 22 Leo 39 | 21 Cancer 31 | 3 Virgo 29 |
| Saturn | 0 Sagittarius 14 | 10 Aries 49 | 26 Scorpio 39 |
| Uranus | 29 Cancer 1 | 1 Gemini 15 | 2 Leo 42 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 18 | 3 Aries 44 | 27 Libra 43 |
| Pluto | 26 Leo 6 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 27 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 8 Sagittarius 47 | 4 Pisces 55 | 5 Sagittarius 5 |
| Ketu | 8 Gemini 47 | 4 Virgo 55 | 5 Gemini 5 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Dave Sim's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2026
