James Booker was an American jazz musician, singer, and pianist known for his unique blend of jazz styles and powerful performances. Born on December 17, 1939, in New Orleans, he became a prominent figure in the music scene, showcasing his talents in various venues. Despite his success, he faced numerous challenges throughout his life. Booker passed away on November 8, 1983, in New Orleans due to kidney failure, leaving behind a legacy as a significant influence in the world of jazz.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Booker belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New Orleans
Place of Death: New Orleans
Cause of Death: kidney failure
Occupation: jazz musician | pianist | singer
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 December 17, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Sagittarius 54 | 26 Sagittarius 3 | 22 Pisces 1 |
| Moon | 12 Pisces 47 | 0 Sagittarius 38 | 1 Taurus 37 |
| Mercury | 3 Sagittarius 37 | 7 Sagittarius 40 | 27 Pisces 20 |
| Venus | 20 Capricorn 37 | 21 Sagittarius 16 | 4 Taurus 39 |
| Mars | 18 Pisces 21 | 1 Capricorn 50 | 16 Taurus 38 |
| Jupiter | 29 Pisces 42 | 23 Cancer 5 | 14 Aries 36 |
| Saturn | 24 Aries 40 | 25 Pisces 24 | 29 Aries 16 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 39 | 28 Taurus 24 | 18 Taurus 53 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 29 | 29 Pisces 22 | 24 Virgo 12 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 31 | 2 Aquarius 18 | 0 Leo 49 |
| Rahu | 26 Libra 18 | 12 Pisces 55 | 21 Libra 45 |
| Ketu | 26 Aries 18 | 12 Virgo 55 | 21 Aries 45 |
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