Joyce Sidman is an accomplished American children's writer, recognized for her literary contributions. She was a runner-up for the prestigious 2011 Newbery Medal, highlighting her impact on children's literature. Sidman graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in German. Currently, she resides in Wayzata, Minnesota, where she enjoys life with her husband and two sons.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 303 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Joyce
joyful, merry
Read Full Joyce Name AnalysisApril 4, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
Joyce Sidman belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Hartford
Educated At: Wesleyan University
Occupation: children's writer | writer
Children: 2
Awards Received: 2011 Newbery Medal (runner-up)
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, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Aries 53 | 14 Aries 56 | 22 Gemini 37 |
| Moon | 29 Capricorn 35 | 14 Scorpio 34 | 29 Leo 27 |
| Mercury | 13 Aries 21 | 17 Pisces 11 | 1 Gemini 44 |
| Venus | 0 Gemini 24 | 6 Taurus 12 | 5 Cancer 44 |
| Mars | 23 Capricorn 24 | 26 Pisces 0 | 5 Pisces 36 |
| Jupiter | 21 Leo 32 | 16 Cancer 3 | 25 Leo 52 |
| Saturn | 2 Sagittarius 50 | 5 Aries 54 | 28 Scorpio 19 |
| Uranus | 28 Cancer 14 | 28 Taurus 56 | 0 Leo 12 |
| Neptune | 29 Libra 26 | 2 Aries 20 | 27 Libra 48 |
| Pluto | 26 Leo 20 | 5 Aquarius 16 | 26 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 11 Sagittarius 4 | 7 Pisces 12 | 7 Sagittarius 22 |
| Ketu | 11 Gemini 4 | 7 Virgo 12 | 7 Gemini 22 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Joyce Sidman's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2026
