James Elkins is an American professor, historian, and journalist. He was born on October 13, 1955. His work often explores the intersections of art, history, and pedagogy, contributing valuable insights into the culture and practices surrounding visual education. Elkins is known for his engaging lectures and publications that challenge conventional approaches in art criticism and education.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 130 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisOctober 13, 1955 Facts
Generation Group
James Elkins belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ithaca
Educated At: University of Chicago | Cornell University
Occupation: art critic | art historian | journalist | researcher | historian | professor
Employers: School of the Art Institute of Chicago | University College Cork | Clark Art Institute | Northwestern University | Art Institute of Chicago | University of California, Berkeley | University of Chicago | Duke 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 October 13, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 13, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 13, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19 Libra 32 | 20 Libra 34 | 0 Capricorn 2 |
| Moon | 23 Virgo 43 | 19 Cancer 18 | 3 Aries 13 |
| Mercury | 19 Libra 57 | 10 Scorpio 11 | 10 Capricorn 10 |
| Venus | 0 Scorpio 48 | 29 Virgo 43 | 27 Capricorn 59 |
| Mars | 0 Libra 8 | 14 Scorpio 34 | 15 Scorpio 21 |
| Jupiter | 25 Leo 13 | 23 Cancer 49 | 1 Virgo 16 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 17 | 26 Pisces 44 | 28 Scorpio 21 |
| Uranus | 2 Leo 4 | 0 Gemini 54 | 1 Leo 31 |
| Neptune | 27 Libra 40 | 0 Aries 12 | 29 Libra 57 |
| Pluto | 28 Leo 2 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 28 Leo 29 |
| Rahu | 20 Sagittarius 17 | 16 Pisces 22 | 16 Sagittarius 35 |
| Ketu | 20 Gemini 17 | 16 Virgo 22 | 16 Gemini 35 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Elkins's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2026