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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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 321 days away.
Place of Birth
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
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 June 2, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Gemini 50 | 12 Gemini 24 | 20 Leo 37 |
| Moon | 15 Aquarius 14 | 7 Virgo 26 | 4 Libra 53 |
| Mercury | 22 Gemini 45 | 16 Gemini 47 | 1 Leo 50 |
| Venus | 27 Aries 53 | 26 Aries 35 | 10 Cancer 59 |
| Mars | 22 Gemini 18 | 21 Leo 58 | 9 Leo 36 |
| Jupiter | 5 Gemini 28 | 28 Gemini 23 | 20 Gemini 33 |
| Saturn | 21 Libra 28 | 0 Aries 29 | 23 Libra 6 |
| Uranus | 16 Cancer 33 | 28 Taurus 13 | 20 Cancer 46 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 20 | 1 Aries 53 | 21 Libra 34 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 1 | 3 Aquarius 37 | 22 Leo 51 |
| Rahu | 5 Aquarius 59 | 23 Pisces 24 | 2 Aquarius 10 |
| Ketu | 5 Leo 59 | 23 Virgo 24 | 2 Leo 10 |
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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
