Jamaica Kincaid is an American author, playwright, university professor, and novelist born on May 25, 1949, in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. Known for her distinctive voice and incisive exploration of themes like identity, family, and colonialism, Kincaid's work often draws from her own experiences growing up in Antigua. She has published several novels, essays, and short stories, making significant contributions to contemporary literature. Her writing style is characterized by a unique blend of memoir and fiction, allowing her to address complex social issues through personal narratives.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 352 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Antigua (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jamaica
Island of springs
Read Full Jamaica Name AnalysisMay 25, 1949 Facts
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Jamaica Kincaid belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Saint John's
Educated At: Princess Margaret School | Franconia College
Occupation: essayist | novelist | university teacher | gardener | playwright | writer
Spouses: Allen Shawn
Children: Harold Shawn
Employers: Claremont McKenna College | Harvard University
Awards Received: Prix Carbet de la Caraïbe et du Tout-Monde | honorary doctor of Brandeis University | Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards | Prix Femina étranger | Guggenheim Fellowship | Dan David Prize | American Book Awards
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 25, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 25, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 25, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Gemini 8 | 4 Gemini 30 | 17 Leo 43 |
| Moon | 8 Taurus 43 | 1 Libra 17 | 9 Pisces 14 |
| Mercury | 16 Gemini 57 | 17 Gemini 28 | 2 Virgo 22 |
| Venus | 14 Gemini 23 | 7 Cancer 56 | 18 Virgo 12 |
| Mars | 18 Taurus 57 | 5 Taurus 4 | 12 Cancer 18 |
| Jupiter | 2 Aquarius 1 | 22 Cancer 55 | 24 Capricorn 31 |
| Saturn | 0 Virgo 19 | 11 Aries 34 | 7 Virgo 12 |
| Uranus | 29 Gemini 8 | 1 Gemini 43 | 3 Cancer 30 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 36 | 3 Aries 55 | 12 Libra 59 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 20 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 16 Leo 14 |
| Rahu | 23 Aries 46 | 4 Pisces 30 | 19 Aries 42 |
| Ketu | 23 Libra 46 | 4 Virgo 30 | 19 Libra 42 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Jamaica Kincaid's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026
