Kalamu ya Salaam, born March 24, 1947, is an influential American poet, author, filmmaker, and educator from New Orleans' 9th Ward. Known for his activism and social criticism, he has addressed various racial and human rights issues throughout his career. He also hosted radio shows on WWOZ and co-founded the NOMMO Literary Society, which provides a supportive environment for Black writers through its weekly workshops.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 289 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Kalamu
pen, writing
Read Full Kalamu Name AnalysisMarch 24, 1947 Facts
Generation Group
Kalamu ya Salaam belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New Orleans
Educated At: Carleton College
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | poet
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 March 24, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 24, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3 Aries 15 | 4 Aries 6 | 19 Gemini 58 |
| Moon | 29 Aries 11 | 20 Gemini 14 | 17 Pisces 21 |
| Mercury | 9 Pisces 28 | 9 Pisces 13 | 13 Cancer 42 |
| Venus | 22 Aquarius 43 | 22 Aries 42 | 27 Taurus 24 |
| Mars | 15 Pisces 47 | 17 Pisces 26 | 16 Taurus 1 |
| Jupiter | 27 Scorpio 16 | 15 Cancer 24 | 19 Scorpio 15 |
| Saturn | 2 Leo 30 | 4 Aries 33 | 6 Leo 16 |
| Uranus | 18 Gemini 6 | 28 Taurus 28 | 21 Gemini 49 |
| Neptune | 9 Libra 36 | 1 Aries 55 | 8 Libra 2 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 10 | 5 Aquarius 5 | 11 Leo 29 |
| Rahu | 5 Gemini 46 | 7 Pisces 47 | 1 Gemini 35 |
| Ketu | 5 Sagittarius 46 | 7 Virgo 47 | 1 Sagittarius 35 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Kalamu ya Salaam's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2026
