Melesio 'Mel' Casas (1929-2014) was a prominent American artist, activist, writer, and educator known for his intricate painting series called Humanscapes, created from 1965 to 1989. These artworks are marked by a sharp cultural and political commentary, though only a few directly address Chicano themes. Casas played a significant role in the Chicano art movement and was a respected figure in art education, inspiring many artists in San Antonio. His influential work highlighted issues of cultural stereotypes while advocating for self-determination and equality within the Chicano community.
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Time Zone - America/Denver (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mel
Honey, pleasant, dear, beloved
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Mel Casas belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: El Paso
Place of Death: San Antonio
Educated At: El Paso High School
Occupation: painter
Employers: San Antonio College
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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 November 24, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Sagittarius 2 | 2 Sagittarius 45 | 9 Pisces 29 |
| Moon | 16 Virgo 14 | 22 Capricorn 16 | 12 Pisces 4 |
| Mercury | 0 Sagittarius 28 | 23 Scorpio 0 | 16 Aquarius 16 |
| Venus | 14 Scorpio 19 | 22 Scorpio 24 | 14 Pisces 51 |
| Mars | 4 Sagittarius 29 | 14 Sagittarius 42 | 17 Aquarius 8 |
| Jupiter | 12 Gemini 26 | 24 Cancer 52 | 7 Gemini 34 |
| Saturn | 29 Sagittarius 42 | 25 Pisces 4 | 10 Capricorn 2 |
| Uranus | 7 Aries 38 | 29 Taurus 19 | 9 Aries 33 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 33 | 29 Pisces 26 | 2 Virgo 0 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 23 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 17 Cancer 38 |
| Rahu | 10 Taurus 54 | 14 Pisces 8 | 5 Taurus 49 |
| Ketu | 10 Scorpio 54 | 14 Virgo 8 | 5 Scorpio 49 |
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