Paul O. Zelinsky (born 1953) is a notable American illustrator and writer, acclaimed for his work in children's picture books. He won the 1998 Caldecott Medal for his illustration of 'Rapunzel.' His best-known creation is 'Wheels On the Bus,' a best-selling movable book. Zelinsky has been a runner-up for the Caldecott Medal multiple times in the 1980s and 1990s, and later received recognition alongside Anne Isaacs for 'Swamp Angel'. His works are appreciated for the synergy between illustrations and text.
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Your next birthday is 212 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Paul
small, humble
Read Full Paul Name AnalysisFebruary 14, 1953 Facts
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Paul O. Zelinsky belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Evanston
Educated At: Tyler School of Art
Occupation: children's writer | writer
Awards Received: 1998 Caldecott Medal | Runner-up for Caldecott Medal (1985 | 1987 | 1995) | Joint runner-up for Phoenix Picture Book Award
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 14, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 14, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 14, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Aquarius 46 | 26 Aquarius 3 | 8 Taurus 8 |
| Moon | 5 Pisces 42 | 23 Capricorn 32 | 3 Scorpio 13 |
| Mercury | 5 Pisces 2 | 12 Pisces 54 | 14 Aries 22 |
| Venus | 11 Aries 51 | 5 Pisces 25 | 15 Aries 39 |
| Mars | 5 Aries 4 | 17 Aquarius 31 | 28 Taurus 15 |
| Jupiter | 13 Taurus 27 | 16 Cancer 3 | 27 Taurus 19 |
| Saturn | 27 Libra 45 | 29 Pisces 59 | 23 Libra 27 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 1 | 27 Taurus 31 | 15 Cancer 3 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 46 | 0 Aries 33 | 22 Libra 5 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 57 | 4 Aquarius 7 | 20 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 11 Aquarius 42 | 9 Pisces 47 | 7 Aquarius 50 |
| Ketu | 11 Leo 42 | 9 Virgo 47 | 7 Leo 50 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Paul O. Zelinsky's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2026
