Willi Ninja, born William Roscoe Leake on April 12, 1961, is an iconic American dancer and choreographer, best known for his appearance in the acclaimed documentary 'Paris Is Burning'. Renowned as the godfather of voguing, he was a notable figure in Harlem's drag ballroom culture, creating and popularizing a unique style of dance that incorporates elements of martial arts, precise poses, and high fashion. His captivating talent caught the attention of director Jennie Livingston, leading to a successful career in music videos, runway modeling, and choreography, inspiring generations of artists and pushing the boundaries of gender expression.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Willi
resolute protector, determined defender
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Willi Ninja belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Middletown
Place of Death: New York City
Cause of Death: death from AIDS-related complications
Occupation: dancer | choreographer
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 April 12, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 22 Aries 33 | 22 Aries 48 | 25 Gemini 17 |
| Moon | 19 Pisces 25 | 21 Aquarius 16 | 4 Leo 17 |
| Mercury | 3 Aries 52 | 26 Pisces 41 | 10 Cancer 18 |
| Venus | 19 Aries 47 | 16 Taurus 1 | 9 Taurus 37 |
| Mars | 18 Cancer 34 | 2 Aries 14 | 22 Leo 51 |
| Jupiter | 4 Aquarius 13 | 16 Cancer 45 | 6 Aquarius 13 |
| Saturn | 29 Capricorn 33 | 6 Aries 53 | 29 Capricorn 4 |
| Uranus | 21 Leo 48 | 29 Taurus 19 | 22 Leo 42 |
| Neptune | 10 Scorpio 24 | 2 Aries 38 | 8 Scorpio 49 |
| Pluto | 5 Virgo 48 | 5 Aquarius 22 | 5 Virgo 45 |
| Rahu | 3 Virgo 57 | 6 Pisces 46 | 0 Virgo 30 |
| Ketu | 3 Pisces 57 | 6 Virgo 46 | 0 Pisces 30 |
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