Thomas Schallnau is a German author, illustrator, and graphic artist born on November 8, 1940, in Berlin. He is particularly known for creating beloved children's book characters, including Rüssel the elephant and a mouse. His works have captivated young audiences, combining whimsical illustrations with engaging stories that promote imagination and learning.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Scorpio
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
85 years, 4 days
Your next birthday is 360 days away.
Place of Birth
Berlin
Time Zone - Europe/Berlin (2:0 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Birth Number
08
Life Path Number
6
Name Number (Chaldean)
54 => 9
Name Number (Pythagorean)
5
Meaning of the name - Thomas
Twin
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Generation Group
Thomas Schallnau belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Berlin
Occupation: illustrator | writer
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 November 8, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15 Scorpio 51 | 16 Scorpio 15 | 12 Aquarius 10 |
| Moon | 3 Pisces 17 | 26 Gemini 37 | 8 Aries 55 |
| Mercury | 23 Scorpio 57 | 6 Sagittarius 43 | 26 Aquarius 32 |
| Venus | 8 Libra 0 | 1 Scorpio 51 | 23 Capricorn 8 |
| Mars | 21 Libra 56 | 2 Sagittarius 47 | 18 Sagittarius 41 |
| Jupiter | 9 Taurus 47 | 25 Cancer 9 | 7 Taurus 20 |
| Saturn | 11 Taurus 8 | 25 Pisces 24 | 8 Taurus 34 |
| Uranus | 24 Taurus 29 | 0 Gemini 0 | 22 Taurus 9 |
| Neptune | 26 Virgo 59 | 29 Pisces 38 | 27 Virgo 24 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 20 | 1 Aquarius 31 | 3 Leo 0 |
| Rahu | 9 Libra 0 | 15 Pisces 0 | 4 Libra 30 |
| Ketu | 9 Aries 0 | 15 Virgo 0 | 4 Aries 30 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Thomas Schallnau's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2025
