James D. Thornton is an American euphonium player, music educator, and composer born on January 23, 1953, in New Rockford, North Dakota. He started music lessons in his father's band and later played cornet, tuba, and euphonium. From 1974 to 1981, he was a member of the United States Marine Band, performing for four U.S. presidents. He studied at the University of Mary, earning a bachelor's degree in 1986 and a master's degree in 1987. Thornton has taught at various schools and is involved with music education at the International Music Camp.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 215 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
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Generation Group
James D. Thornton belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New Rockford
Educated At: University of Mary
Occupation: music teacher | composer
Employers: United States Marine Band | Hazen Public Schools | Minot State University
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 January 23, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 23, 2025 |
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Sun | 3 Aquarius 27 | 3 Aquarius 59 | 15 Aries 39 |
Moon | 22 Taurus 12 | 24 Scorpio 32 | 27 Sagittarius 30 |
Mercury | 26 Capricorn 39 | 23 Capricorn 1 | 20 Pisces 43 |
Venus | 20 Pisces 10 | 20 Pisces 26 | 27 Aries 37 |
Mars | 18 Pisces 20 | 23 Cancer 14 | 11 Taurus 56 |
Jupiter | 11 Taurus 21 | 11 Gemini 30 | 22 Taurus 13 |
Saturn | 27 Libra 40 | 16 Pisces 29 | 25 Libra 11 |
Uranus | 15 Cancer 49 | 23 Taurus 18 | 14 Cancer 33 |
Neptune | 23 Libra 53 | 27 Pisces 44 | 22 Libra 42 |
Pluto | 22 Leo 29 | 1 Aquarius 47 | 20 Leo 57 |
Rahu | 12 Aquarius 52 | 0 Aries 17 | 9 Aquarius 3 |
Ketu | 12 Leo 52 | 0 Libra 17 | 9 Leo 3 |
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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 D. Thornton's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025