Cornel Ronald West (born June 2, 1953) is an American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and intellectual. A grandson of a Baptist minister, West examines the roles of race, gender, and class in American society and people's interactions with their 'radical conditioning.' As a radical Democrat and socialist, he draws on diverse intellectual traditions, including Christianity, Black church, Marxism, pragmatism, and transcendental philosophy. A notable voice in American leftist politics, he has criticized Democratic figures like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton and has had a significant academic and media presence.
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Your next birthday is 99 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Cornel
horn
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Generation Group
Cornel West belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Tulsa
Educated At: John F. Kennedy High School | Harvard College | Harvard University | Princeton University
Occupation: podcaster | political activist | critic | philosopher | university teacher | theologian | executive producer | writer | actor
Employers: Union Theological Seminary | University of Paris | Pepperdine University | Yale University | Princeton University | Harvard University
Awards Received: honorary degree from Spelman College | Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize | James Madison Medal | Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Worship | American Book Awards
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for June 2, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 2, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 2, 2024 |
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Sun | 11 Gemini 50 | 12 Gemini 38 | 19 Leo 40 |
Moon | 15 Aquarius 14 | 22 Aries 17 | 23 Virgo 2 |
Mercury | 22 Gemini 45 | 28 Taurus 49 | 0 Leo 54 |
Venus | 27 Aries 53 | 12 Gemini 7 | 9 Cancer 50 |
Mars | 22 Gemini 18 | 25 Aries 10 | 8 Leo 57 |
Jupiter | 5 Gemini 28 | 1 Gemini 48 | 20 Gemini 23 |
Saturn | 21 Libra 28 | 18 Pisces 45 | 23 Libra 2 |
Uranus | 16 Cancer 33 | 24 Taurus 18 | 20 Cancer 42 |
Neptune | 21 Libra 20 | 29 Pisces 41 | 21 Libra 33 |
Pluto | 21 Leo 1 | 1 Aquarius 52 | 22 Leo 49 |
Rahu | 5 Aquarius 59 | 12 Aries 44 | 2 Aquarius 13 |
Ketu | 5 Leo 59 | 12 Libra 44 | 2 Leo 13 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Cornel West's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025