Karl William Jenkins OBE D.Mus., born on February 17, 1944, is a Welsh musician and composer. He is recognized for his contributions to music and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year's Honours list of 2005.
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Your next birthday is 213 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Karl
free man, manly
Read Full Karl Name AnalysisFebruary 17, 1944 Facts
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Karl Jenkins belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Penclawdd
Educated At: Gowerton School | Royal Academy of Music | Cardiff University
Occupation: oboist | jazz musician | saxophonist | keyboardist | composer
Spouses: Carol Barratt
Employers: University of Glamorgan | University of Glasgow
Awards Received: honorary Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Knight Bachelor
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 February 17, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 55 | 29 Aquarius 2 | 18 Taurus 55 |
| Moon | 2 Sagittarius 31 | 1 Pisces 36 | 5 Sagittarius 51 |
| Mercury | 7 Aquarius 14 | 16 Pisces 55 | 8 Taurus 9 |
| Venus | 25 Capricorn 7 | 9 Pisces 7 | 5 Taurus 53 |
| Mars | 12 Gemini 36 | 19 Aquarius 50 | 22 Cancer 40 |
| Jupiter | 21 Leo 5 | 15 Cancer 50 | 17 Leo 55 |
| Saturn | 20 Gemini 2 | 0 Aries 19 | 25 Gemini 8 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 50 | 27 Taurus 33 | 7 Gemini 44 |
| Neptune | 3 Libra 47 | 0 Aries 39 | 1 Libra 46 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 8 | 4 Aquarius 12 | 6 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 5 Leo 39 | 9 Pisces 38 | 1 Leo 19 |
| Ketu | 5 Aquarius 39 | 9 Virgo 38 | 1 Aquarius 19 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Karl Jenkins's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2026
