Sokoni Tacuma Karanja, born Lathan Johnson on January 7, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, is a prominent child development expert. He serves as the President and CEO of the Center for New Horizons. Karanja has an extensive academic background with degrees from multiple universities, including a Ph.D. in urban policy from Brandeis University. He was formerly an assistant dean of students and has served on the board of the Woods Fund of Chicago. Karanja is married to professor Ayana Karanja, and they have five children.
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Meaning of the name - Sokoni
hidden, secret
Read Full Sokoni Name AnalysisJanuary 7, 1940 Facts
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Sokoni Karanja belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Topeka, Kansas
Educated At: Clark Atlanta University | Washburn University | University of Denver | University of Cincinnati | Brandeis University
Occupation: psychologist
Spouses: Ayana Karanja
Children: 5
Employers: Brandeis University
Awards Received: MacArthur Fellows Program
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 7, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 16 Capricorn 15 | 17 Capricorn 24 | 12 Aries 48 |
| Moon | 24 Sagittarius 17 | 13 Virgo 17 | 16 Aquarius 57 |
| Mercury | 2 Capricorn 4 | 9 Capricorn 1 | 17 Pisces 46 |
| Venus | 16 Aquarius 36 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 27 Taurus 50 |
| Mars | 2 Aries 31 | 17 Capricorn 50 | 0 Gemini 37 |
| Jupiter | 1 Aries 57 | 20 Cancer 28 | 19 Aries 34 |
| Saturn | 24 Aries 40 | 26 Pisces 30 | 1 Taurus 44 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 9 | 27 Taurus 47 | 19 Taurus 48 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 29 | 29 Pisces 35 | 23 Virgo 38 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 6 | 2 Aquarius 55 | 0 Leo 38 |
| Rahu | 25 Libra 11 | 11 Pisces 48 | 20 Libra 38 |
| Ketu | 25 Aries 11 | 11 Virgo 48 | 20 Aries 38 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Sokoni Karanja's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2026
