James Steven Chanos is an American investment manager known for founding Kynikos Associates, specializing in short selling. Born on December 24, 1957, he has gained prominence in the financial sector and is recognized as an art collector. Chanos has appeared in media, including the BBC Four documentary The Banker's Guide to Art, showcasing his insights into art investment. His expertise in financial analysis, particularly in identifying overvalued companies, has made him a notable figure in investment management.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 158 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisDecember 24, 1957 Facts
Generation Group
James Chanos belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Milwaukee
Educated At: Yale University
Occupation: director
Employers: Kynikos Associates
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 24, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 24, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2 Capricorn 40 | 3 Capricorn 11 | 11 Pisces 39 |
| Moon | 13 Aquarius 56 | 26 Aquarius 14 | 29 Cancer 46 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 17 | 17 Sagittarius 45 | 10 Pisces 42 |
| Venus | 12 Aquarius 28 | 0 Capricorn 5 | 3 Aquarius 32 |
| Mars | 1 Sagittarius 10 | 7 Capricorn 9 | 19 Capricorn 25 |
| Jupiter | 27 Libra 29 | 22 Cancer 17 | 1 Scorpio 9 |
| Saturn | 18 Sagittarius 59 | 25 Pisces 41 | 25 Sagittarius 11 |
| Uranus | 11 Leo 4 | 28 Taurus 10 | 8 Leo 21 |
| Neptune | 4 Scorpio 16 | 29 Pisces 25 | 4 Scorpio 35 |
| Pluto | 2 Virgo 12 | 2 Aquarius 30 | 0 Virgo 47 |
| Rahu | 7 Scorpio 45 | 12 Pisces 33 | 4 Scorpio 9 |
| Ketu | 7 Taurus 45 | 12 Virgo 33 | 4 Taurus 9 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Chanos's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2026
