James Alexander Hoffmann is an English barista and entrepreneur known for his significant contributions to the coffee industry. Born in 1979/1980, he gained recognition after winning the World Barista Championship in 2007. Hoffmann is considered a pioneer of Britain's third-wave coffee movement and has published three influential books, including The World Atlas of Coffee. He has a prominent YouTube following and founded several businesses, including Square Mile Coffee Roasters, while also consulting for various coffee ventures.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 137 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisDecember 11, 1979 Facts
Generation Group
James Hoffmann belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Stafford
Occupation: YouTuber | barista | writer
Awards Received: World Barista Championship 2007
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 11, 1979
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 11, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 11, 2024 |
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Sun | 18 Sagittarius 51 | 19 Sagittarius 56 | 4 Aquarius 40 |
Moon | 17 Virgo 55 | 27 Aries 48 | 16 Taurus 23 |
Mercury | 28 Scorpio 41 | 8 Sagittarius 6 | 7 Aquarius 29 |
Venus | 16 Capricorn 2 | 4 Aquarius 53 | 11 Pisces 23 |
Mars | 8 Virgo 37 | 6 Leo 2 | 14 Virgo 47 |
Jupiter | 9 Virgo 45 | 15 Gemini 45 | 8 Virgo 42 |
Saturn | 26 Virgo 46 | 13 Pisces 13 | 27 Virgo 7 |
Uranus | 23 Scorpio 1 | 24 Taurus 17 | 25 Scorpio 5 |
Neptune | 20 Sagittarius 10 | 27 Pisces 7 | 21 Sagittarius 45 |
Pluto | 21 Libra 13 | 0 Aquarius 28 | 21 Libra 47 |
Rahu | 2 Virgo 58 | 2 Aries 34 | 0 Virgo 36 |
Ketu | 2 Pisces 58 | 2 Libra 34 | 0 Pisces 36 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.James Hoffmann's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025