Minoo Shams is an Iranian-Swedish teacher and children's author, born on May 18, 1963, in Ahvaz, Iran. She moved to Sweden in 1986 with her infant son and studied to become a preschool teacher focusing on bilingual children. Shams teaches preschool and mother tongue in Stockholm. She debuted as an author in 2020 with 'Maryam and mormorsmålet', which explores the feelings of adapting to a new country with a language barrier. Her series includes two more books, all illustrated by Katarina Strömgård, with the latest being nominated for a literary award in 2023.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 325 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Tehran (3:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Minoo
The name Minoo is derived from the Persian word 'Minu,' meaning 'small' or 'little.' It is often used as a term of endearment for a beloved person.
Read Full Minoo Name AnalysisMay 18, 1963 Facts
Generation Group
Minoo Shams belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ahvaz
Educated At: Göteborg
Occupation: children's writer | preschool teacher
Children: 1
Employers: Stockholm
Awards Received: Nominated for Nils Holgersson-plaketten
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 18, 1963
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Taurus 41 | 27 Taurus 40 | 25 Cancer 58 |
Moon | 19 Pisces 37 | 1 Aquarius 32 | 6 Cancer 14 |
Mercury | 26 Taurus 20 | 14 Taurus 13 | 2 Leo 16 |
Venus | 29 Aries 9 | 12 Aries 35 | 14 Cancer 33 |
Mars | 22 Leo 25 | 13 Leo 59 | 25 Virgo 19 |
Jupiter | 9 Aries 43 | 25 Gemini 0 | 18 Aries 34 |
Saturn | 23 Aquarius 8 | 29 Pisces 22 | 21 Aquarius 47 |
Uranus | 1 Virgo 14 | 27 Taurus 20 | 3 Virgo 16 |
Neptune | 13 Scorpio 56 | 1 Aries 34 | 12 Scorpio 53 |
Pluto | 9 Virgo 32 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 10 Virgo 22 |
Rahu | 23 Cancer 24 | 24 Pisces 13 | 20 Cancer 7 |
Ketu | 23 Capricorn 24 | 24 Virgo 13 | 20 Capricorn 7 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Minoo Shams's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2025