Shaun Tan is an Australian author, children's writer, illustrator, filmmaker, comic artist, and animator, born in Fremantle in 1974. He is known for his unique storytelling and artistic style, often blending elements of fantasy and reality. His works frequently explore themes such as immigration, identity, and belonging, making them resonate with audiences of all ages. Tan has received numerous awards for his contributions to literature and art, including the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 224 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Australia/Perth (8:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Shaun
God is gracious
Read Full Shaun Name AnalysisJanuary 15, 1974 Facts
Generation Group
Shaun Tan belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Fremantle
Educated At: Balcatta Senior High School | University of Western Australia
Occupation: drawer | children's writer | novelist | film director | filmmaker | comics artist | illustrator | animator | writer
Awards Received: Wojtek Siudmak Prize for Graphic Design | Peter Pan prize | World Fantasy Award—Artist | Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist | Dromkeen Medal | Kate Greenaway Medal | Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film | Ditmar Award | Astrid Lindgren Memorial 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 January 15, 1974
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 15, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 15, 2026 |
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| Sun | 24 Capricorn 37 | 25 Capricorn 0 | 17 Pisces 12 |
| Moon | 23 Libra 5 | 14 Sagittarius 1 | 13 Virgo 53 |
| Mercury | 28 Capricorn 19 | 20 Capricorn 54 | 27 Aquarius 18 |
| Venus | 8 Aquarius 28 | 27 Capricorn 2 | 4 Aquarius 30 |
| Mars | 8 Taurus 12 | 23 Capricorn 36 | 4 Gemini 52 |
| Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 27 | 19 Cancer 28 | 29 Aquarius 47 |
| Saturn | 29 Gemini 49 | 27 Pisces 3 | 28 Gemini 11 |
| Uranus | 27 Libra 41 | 27 Taurus 38 | 27 Libra 16 |
| Neptune | 8 Sagittarius 45 | 29 Pisces 44 | 9 Sagittarius 35 |
| Pluto | 6 Libra 48 | 3 Aquarius 9 | 5 Libra 57 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 10 | 11 Pisces 25 | 24 Sagittarius 24 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 10 | 11 Virgo 25 | 24 Gemini 24 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Shaun Tan's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026
