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 347 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Taurus 41 | 27 Taurus 26 | 26 Cancer 55 |
| Moon | 19 Pisces 37 | 19 Gemini 4 | 20 Cancer 15 |
| Mercury | 26 Taurus 20 | 2 Gemini 1 | 4 Leo 18 |
| Venus | 29 Aries 9 | 29 Gemini 11 | 15 Cancer 46 |
| Mars | 22 Leo 25 | 29 Aries 33 | 25 Virgo 55 |
| Jupiter | 9 Aries 43 | 21 Cancer 38 | 18 Aries 38 |
| Saturn | 23 Aquarius 8 | 10 Aries 52 | 21 Aquarius 43 |
| Uranus | 1 Virgo 14 | 1 Gemini 17 | 3 Virgo 19 |
| Neptune | 13 Scorpio 56 | 3 Aries 45 | 12 Scorpio 53 |
| Pluto | 9 Virgo 32 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 10 Virgo 24 |
| Rahu | 23 Cancer 24 | 4 Pisces 53 | 20 Cancer 4 |
| Ketu | 23 Capricorn 24 | 4 Virgo 53 | 20 Capricorn 4 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Minoo Shams's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026
