James Finley, born on May 30, 1943, is an American author and clinical psychologist known for his work in spirituality and Christian mysticism. A former Trappist monk, he was influenced by Thomas Merton. Finley has written several influential books such as Merton's Palace of Nowhere and The Contemplative Heart. He is a core faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation and hosts the podcast Turning to the Mystics, which delves into the teachings of notable medieval Catholic mystics.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Finley belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: writer
Employers: Center for Action and Contemplation | Abbey of Gethsemane
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 30, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 30, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Gemini 24 | 9 Gemini 32 | 26 Leo 47 |
| Moon | 0 Taurus 12 | 28 Cancer 11 | 3 Taurus 6 |
| Mercury | 28 Taurus 1 | 10 Gemini 12 | 22 Virgo 39 |
| Venus | 21 Cancer 34 | 23 Aries 42 | 20 Virgo 3 |
| Mars | 2 Aries 27 | 20 Leo 22 | 28 Taurus 7 |
| Jupiter | 23 Cancer 34 | 27 Gemini 43 | 10 Leo 59 |
| Saturn | 15 Gemini 15 | 0 Aries 18 | 24 Gemini 45 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 53 | 28 Taurus 3 | 8 Gemini 35 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 19 | 1 Aries 50 | 0 Libra 32 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 19 | 3 Aquarius 39 | 7 Leo 26 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 35 | 23 Pisces 34 | 15 Leo 14 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 35 | 23 Virgo 34 | 15 Aquarius 14 |
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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 Finley's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025
