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 341 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 15, 2026 |
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| Sun | 24 Taurus 26 | 24 Taurus 50 | 14 Cancer 11 |
| Moon | 8 Pisces 19 | 8 Taurus 20 | 7 Aquarius 30 |
| Mercury | 7 Gemini 7 | 26 Taurus 9 | 5 Cancer 32 |
| Venus | 12 Aries 7 | 25 Gemini 58 | 12 Gemini 38 |
| Mars | 15 Cancer 11 | 27 Aries 32 | 16 Leo 59 |
| Jupiter | 13 Pisces 31 | 21 Cancer 10 | 17 Pisces 41 |
| Saturn | 2 Cancer 57 | 10 Aries 36 | 9 Cancer 26 |
| Uranus | 24 Libra 36 | 1 Gemini 7 | 23 Libra 42 |
| Neptune | 8 Sagittarius 36 | 3 Aries 41 | 7 Sagittarius 17 |
| Pluto | 4 Libra 17 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 4 Libra 11 |
| Rahu | 20 Sagittarius 47 | 5 Pisces 2 | 18 Sagittarius 2 |
| Ketu | 20 Gemini 47 | 5 Virgo 2 | 18 Gemini 2 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Kadir Nelson's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026
