Ian Knox, born on May 4, 1943, in Belfast, is a prominent political cartoonist known for his work in The Irish News and the BBC's Hearts and Minds program. Originally trained as an architect, he transitioned into cartooning and animation from the 1970s. He has signed his work as 'Blotski' and collaborated with other artists under 'Kormski'. Over his illustrious career, Knox has drawn inspiration from notable cartoonists including Ronald Searle and Pat Oliphant.
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
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Ian Knox belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Educated At: Edinburgh College of Art | Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Occupation: caricaturist | cartoonist
Employers: Irish News | BBC Northern Ireland | Halas & Batchelor | Potterton Productions | Kotopoulis Productions | Red Weekly | Socialist Challenge | IPC | Ireland on Sunday
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, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 4, 2026 |
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| Sun | 13 Taurus 21 | 14 Taurus 15 | 2 Leo 49 |
| Moon | 16 Taurus 54 | 17 Sagittarius 1 | 2 Gemini 35 |
| Mercury | 3 Gemini 19 | 3 Taurus 6 | 12 Leo 16 |
| Venus | 22 Gemini 10 | 12 Gemini 47 | 13 Virgo 58 |
| Mars | 13 Pisces 2 | 19 Aries 12 | 12 Taurus 39 |
| Jupiter | 19 Cancer 13 | 19 Cancer 27 | 5 Leo 29 |
| Saturn | 11 Gemini 59 | 9 Aries 27 | 22 Gemini 20 |
| Uranus | 3 Gemini 23 | 0 Gemini 30 | 7 Gemini 49 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 38 | 3 Aries 22 | 29 Virgo 50 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 59 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 6 Leo 43 |
| Rahu | 20 Leo 57 | 5 Pisces 37 | 16 Leo 34 |
| Ketu | 20 Aquarius 57 | 5 Virgo 37 | 16 Aquarius 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ian Knox's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026
