Jim Kay is a British illustrator and printmaker known for his work in children's literature. Born on April 4, 1974, in Northamptonshire, England, he gained widespread recognition after winning the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his illustrations in 'A Monster Calls' by Patrick Ness. Additionally, he was personally selected by J.K. Rowling to create color illustrations for the entire Harry Potter series, showcasing his exceptional talent in bringing stories to life through art.
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
Read Full Jim Name AnalysisApril 4, 1974 Facts
Generation Group
Jim Kay belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Northamptonshire, England
Occupation: graphic artist | illustrator | printer
Awards Received: Kate Greenaway 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 April 4, 1974
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 4, 2026 |
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| Sun | 14 Aries 32 | 14 Aries 56 | 5 Gemini 3 |
| Moon | 16 Virgo 16 | 14 Scorpio 34 | 10 Leo 46 |
| Mercury | 19 Pisces 33 | 17 Pisces 11 | 26 Gemini 21 |
| Venus | 28 Aquarius 7 | 6 Taurus 12 | 24 Aries 42 |
| Mars | 20 Gemini 45 | 26 Pisces 0 | 21 Cancer 53 |
| Jupiter | 6 Pisces 0 | 16 Cancer 3 | 15 Pisces 1 |
| Saturn | 29 Gemini 16 | 5 Aries 54 | 4 Cancer 13 |
| Uranus | 26 Libra 16 | 28 Taurus 56 | 24 Libra 14 |
| Neptune | 9 Sagittarius 26 | 2 Aries 20 | 8 Sagittarius 19 |
| Pluto | 5 Libra 12 | 5 Aquarius 16 | 4 Libra 9 |
| Rahu | 22 Sagittarius 57 | 7 Pisces 12 | 20 Sagittarius 12 |
| Ketu | 22 Gemini 57 | 7 Virgo 12 | 20 Gemini 12 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Jim Kay's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2026
