James A. Estes is an American ecologist known for his contributions to marine ecology, particularly concerning sea otters and kelp forest dynamics. He serves as a Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Estes obtained his Ph.D. in biology and statistics in 1974 and has worked extensively with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Geological Survey. His research emphasizes the ecological roles of large predators and he has published several influential books and co-edited works on community ecology and ocean ecosystems. His work is featured in the documentary 'The Serengeti Rules'.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James A. Estes belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Sacramento
Educated At: Washington State University | University of Arizona | University of Minnesota
Occupation: marine ecologist | professor
Employers: University of California, Santa Cruz
Awards Received: Elected to the National Academy of Sciences (2014)
Astrology Analysis
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Ephemeris for October 2, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Libra 15 | 9 Libra 52 | 29 Sagittarius 37 |
| Moon | 1 Virgo 9 | 13 Aquarius 4 | 6 Leo 2 |
| Mercury | 9 Libra 34 | 24 Libra 4 | 8 Sagittarius 23 |
| Venus | 9 Virgo 56 | 16 Virgo 19 | 19 Sagittarius 38 |
| Mars | 13 Cancer 51 | 7 Scorpio 7 | 1 Leo 15 |
| Jupiter | 8 Libra 2 | 22 Cancer 42 | 23 Libra 22 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 11 | 27 Pisces 30 | 23 Cancer 34 |
| Uranus | 17 Gemini 25 | 1 Gemini 11 | 14 Gemini 50 |
| Neptune | 6 Libra 18 | 0 Aries 29 | 8 Libra 31 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 25 | 1 Aquarius 23 | 11 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 4 Cancer 15 | 16 Pisces 56 | 0 Cancer 0 |
| Ketu | 4 Capricorn 15 | 16 Virgo 56 | 0 Capricorn 0 |
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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.James A. Estes's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025
