James G. Basker is a prominent American scholar, writer, and educational leader, currently serving as the president of the Gilder Lehrman Institute. He is also the Richard Gilder Professor of Literary History at Barnard College, Columbia University. Basker's contributions to literary history and education reflect his commitment to advancing scholarship and engaging students in literature. His leadership at the Gilder Lehrman Institute showcases his influence in the field of education.
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Your next birthday is 349 days away.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisAugust 28, 1952 Facts
Generation Group
James Basker belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Christ Church | Harvard College | Harvard University
Occupation: writer
Employers: Barnard College
Awards Received: Rhodes Scholarship
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 August 28, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 28, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5 Virgo 18 | 5 Virgo 38 | 17 Scorpio 15 |
| Moon | 7 Sagittarius 48 | 7 Scorpio 46 | 17 Leo 52 |
| Mercury | 17 Leo 15 | 21 Leo 4 | 10 Sagittarius 4 |
| Venus | 23 Virgo 4 | 3 Leo 36 | 22 Sagittarius 34 |
| Mars | 0 Sagittarius 32 | 13 Libra 47 | 20 Capricorn 51 |
| Jupiter | 20 Taurus 33 | 17 Cancer 17 | 15 Taurus 29 |
| Saturn | 13 Libra 21 | 0 Aries 7 | 21 Libra 57 |
| Uranus | 17 Cancer 12 | 1 Gemini 27 | 18 Cancer 27 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 50 | 1 Aries 26 | 22 Libra 23 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 39 | 1 Aquarius 49 | 23 Leo 13 |
| Rahu | 20 Aquarius 42 | 18 Pisces 48 | 16 Aquarius 50 |
| Ketu | 20 Leo 42 | 18 Virgo 48 | 16 Leo 50 |
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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 Basker's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025
