James Brown Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

James Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the greatest soul singers of all time and was known for his electrifying stage performances. His notable songs include 'Papas Got a Brand New Bag' (1965) and 'Sex Machine' (1970). He was famously known as The Godfather of Soul.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
93 years, 1 month, 2 days

Your next birthday is 331 days away.

Death Anniversary
Friday, December 25, 2026

Next death anniversary is 202 days away.

Death Date
December 25, 2006

Place of Birth
Barnwell

Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rooster (鸡)
Birth Number
03

Life Path Number
6
Name Number (Chaldean)
36 => 9

Name Number (Pythagorean)
3

Meaning of the name - James

supplanter, he who takes the place of another

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May 3, 1933 Facts

Generation Group

James Brown belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Barnwell

Place of Death: Atlanta

Cause of Death: heart failure

Occupation: dancer | sound designer | manufacturer | guitarist | musician | pianist | singer-songwriter | record producer | singer | politician | composer

Spouses: Deidre Jenkins | Velma Warren | Tomi Rae Hynie | Adrienne Rodriguez

Awards Received: Kennedy Center Honors | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | MOJO Awards | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame


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 May 3, 1933

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 3, 2026 Secondary Progressions for May 3, 2026
Sun 12 Taurus 45 13 Taurus 14 11 Leo 47
Moon 21 Leo 0 4 Sagittarius 36 26 Capricorn 3
Mercury 19 Aries 16 1 Taurus 4 3 Leo 27
Venus 15 Taurus 54 11 Gemini 31 9 Virgo 40
Mars 3 Virgo 26 18 Aries 24 16 Libra 29
Jupiter 13 Virgo 4 19 Cancer 18 22 Virgo 23
Saturn 16 Aquarius 6 9 Aries 20 13 Aquarius 19
Uranus 24 Aries 28 0 Gemini 26 27 Aries 24
Neptune 7 Virgo 27 3 Aries 20 8 Virgo 52
Pluto 21 Cancer 24 5 Aquarius 30 23 Cancer 31
Rahu 4 Pisces 24 5 Pisces 40 29 Aquarius 28
Ketu 4 Virgo 24 5 Virgo 40 29 Leo 28

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)