William 'Will' Kennedy is an American drummer born on May 2, 1957, in San Francisco, California. He is best known for his work with the fusion group Yellowjackets, joining in 1987, leaving in 1998, and returning in 2011. A significant influence on his drumming is Tony Williams. Kennedy remains active with Yellowjackets, participating in recording and touring. His talent has been recognized through multiple awards in the drumming community.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 312 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Read Full William Name AnalysisMay 2, 1957 Facts
Generation Group
William 'Will' Kennedy belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: San Francisco
Occupation: musician
Employers: Yellowjackets
Awards Received: Best Electric Jazz Drummer by Modern Drummer (three years in a row)
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 May 2, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
Sun | 12 Taurus 5 | 12 Taurus 37 | 17 Cancer 16 |
Moon | 16 Gemini 25 | 20 Cancer 51 | 22 Sagittarius 10 |
Mercury | 17 Taurus 8 | 18 Aries 1 | 23 Cancer 50 |
Venus | 16 Taurus 51 | 1 Aries 12 | 10 Leo 10 |
Mars | 28 Gemini 50 | 6 Leo 25 | 11 Leo 27 |
Jupiter | 22 Virgo 3 | 21 Gemini 44 | 25 Virgo 23 |
Saturn | 13 Sagittarius 32 | 27 Pisces 56 | 8 Sagittarius 59 |
Uranus | 3 Leo 6 | 26 Taurus 26 | 6 Leo 2 |
Neptune | 0 Scorpio 55 | 1 Aries 9 | 29 Libra 49 |
Pluto | 27 Leo 55 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 28 Leo 46 |
Rahu | 20 Scorpio 15 | 25 Pisces 2 | 16 Scorpio 39 |
Ketu | 20 Taurus 15 | 25 Virgo 2 | 16 Taurus 39 |
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.William 'Will' Kennedy's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025