Kadir Nelson is an American children's book author and graphic designer, known for his impactful illustrations and storytelling that resonate with both children and adults. Born on May 15, 1974, in Washington, D.C., his work often reflects themes of history, culture, and community, making significant contributions to children's literature and art.
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Your next birthday is 299 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Kadir
powerful, mighty, capable
Read Full Kadir Name AnalysisMay 15, 1974 Facts
Generation Group
Kadir Nelson belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Educated At: Will C. Crawford High School | Pratt Institute
Occupation: children's writer | postage stamp designer | painter | illustrator
Awards Received: Michigan Notable Books | Coretta Scott King Award | Caldecott 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 May 15, 1974
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Taurus 26 | 25 Taurus 4 | 13 Cancer 14 |
| Moon | 8 Pisces 19 | 27 Sagittarius 59 | 25 Capricorn 37 |
| Mercury | 7 Gemini 7 | 9 Taurus 7 | 5 Cancer 58 |
| Venus | 12 Aries 7 | 10 Aries 22 | 11 Gemini 27 |
| Mars | 15 Cancer 11 | 12 Leo 38 | 16 Leo 22 |
| Jupiter | 13 Pisces 31 | 24 Gemini 25 | 17 Pisces 41 |
| Saturn | 2 Cancer 57 | 29 Pisces 8 | 9 Cancer 18 |
| Uranus | 24 Libra 36 | 27 Taurus 11 | 23 Libra 42 |
| Neptune | 8 Sagittarius 36 | 1 Aries 30 | 7 Sagittarius 19 |
| Pluto | 4 Libra 17 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 4 Libra 10 |
| Rahu | 20 Sagittarius 47 | 24 Pisces 21 | 18 Sagittarius 5 |
| Ketu | 20 Gemini 47 | 24 Virgo 21 | 18 Gemini 5 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Kadir Nelson's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2025
