Julius Lester was an American writer, children's author, and novelist, born on January 27, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri. He made significant contributions to literature, notably in children's books, and was recognized for his storytelling ability. Lester's work often explored themes related to race and African American culture, making him an influential figure in American literature. He passed away on January 18, 2018, in Palmer, Massachusetts, leaving behind a rich legacy of diverse and impactful literary works.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Julius
youthful, downy-bearded
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Julius Lester belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: St. Louis
Place of Death: Palmer
Educated At: Fisk University | University of Massachusetts Amherst
Occupation: novelist | children's writer | writer
Employers: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Awards Received: Coretta Scott King Award
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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 January 27, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 27, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 27, 2026 |
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| Sun | 6 Aquarius 55 | 7 Aquarius 48 | 3 Taurus 39 |
| Moon | 26 Aries 34 | 28 Taurus 25 | 7 Cancer 13 |
| Mercury | 22 Capricorn 11 | 12 Aquarius 2 | 8 Aries 2 |
| Venus | 20 Sagittarius 7 | 12 Aquarius 51 | 28 Pisces 58 |
| Mars | 28 Scorpio 59 | 3 Aquarius 24 | 17 Capricorn 57 |
| Jupiter | 6 Pisces 3 | 17 Cancer 51 | 26 Pisces 29 |
| Saturn | 13 Aries 3 | 28 Pisces 8 | 22 Aries 46 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 51 | 27 Taurus 29 | 17 Taurus 0 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 2 | 0 Aries 1 | 20 Virgo 55 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 14 | 3 Aquarius 33 | 29 Cancer 15 |
| Rahu | 13 Scorpio 27 | 10 Pisces 45 | 8 Scorpio 51 |
| Ketu | 13 Taurus 27 | 10 Virgo 45 | 8 Taurus 51 |
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