Molefi Kete Asante (born Arthur Lee Smith, Jr. on August 14, 1942) is an influential African American professor known for his expertise in African American studies, African studies, and communication studies. Currently a professor at Temple University, he established a PhD program in African American Studies and serves as the president of the Molefi Kete Asante Institute for African Studies. He is renowned for his writings on Afrocentricity, having authored over 66 books and founding the Journal of Black Studies. Asante is also the father of filmmaker M. K. Asante.
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Your next birthday is 325 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Molefi
born of God, child of God
Read Full Molefi Name AnalysisAugust 14, 1942 Facts
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Molefi Kete Asante belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Valdosta
Educated At: Nashville Christian Institute | Southwestern Christian College | Oklahoma Christian University | University of California, Los Angeles | Pepperdine University
Occupation: Professor | Author
Spouses: Kariamu Welsh
Children: M. K. Asante
Employers: Temple University | University at Buffalo | University of California, Los Angeles
Awards Received: Black Literary Hall of Fame
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 August 14, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 14, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Leo 13 | 22 Leo 7 | 12 Scorpio 36 |
| Moon | 21 Virgo 13 | 1 Taurus 26 | 3 Libra 42 |
| Mercury | 2 Virgo 56 | 4 Leo 54 | 27 Libra 48 |
| Venus | 27 Cancer 0 | 16 Cancer 56 | 9 Scorpio 54 |
| Mars | 8 Virgo 24 | 4 Libra 49 | 2 Scorpio 31 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 18 | 14 Cancer 34 | 24 Cancer 58 |
| Saturn | 11 Gemini 16 | 0 Aries 57 | 11 Gemini 21 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 18 | 1 Gemini 16 | 3 Gemini 22 |
| Neptune | 28 Virgo 14 | 1 Aries 44 | 1 Libra 8 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 50 | 2 Aquarius 6 | 7 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 4 Virgo 53 | 19 Pisces 32 | 0 Virgo 29 |
| Ketu | 4 Pisces 53 | 19 Virgo 32 | 0 Pisces 29 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Molefi Kete Asante's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025
