James Kenji Lopez-Alt, commonly known as Kenji, is an American chef and food writer. He is recognized for his expertise in cooking techniques and science, often blending culinary tradition with modern techniques to enhance flavors and improve food preparation. His influential work includes books, articles, and contributions to culinary education, making complex cooking methods accessible to home cooks. Through his writing, Kenji aims to inform and inspire both novice and seasoned cooks to experiment in the kitchen with confidence.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 358 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisOctober 31, 1979 Facts
Generation Group
James Kenji Lopez-Alt belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Boston
Educated At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: food writer | restaurateur | chef | television producer | cook
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 31, 1979
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7 Scorpio 40 | 8 Scorpio 31 | 24 Sagittarius 8 |
| Moon | 19 Pisces 39 | 2 Pisces 57 | 21 Scorpio 28 |
| Mercury | 1 Sagittarius 18 | 2 Sagittarius 9 | 5 Sagittarius 30 |
| Venus | 25 Scorpio 18 | 22 Libra 12 | 22 Capricorn 30 |
| Mars | 20 Leo 40 | 27 Scorpio 16 | 10 Virgo 17 |
| Jupiter | 5 Virgo 34 | 24 Cancer 58 | 9 Virgo 58 |
| Saturn | 23 Virgo 37 | 25 Pisces 42 | 26 Virgo 59 |
| Uranus | 20 Scorpio 32 | 0 Gemini 18 | 23 Scorpio 19 |
| Neptune | 18 Sagittarius 44 | 29 Pisces 47 | 20 Sagittarius 22 |
| Pluto | 19 Libra 53 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 21 Libra 20 |
| Rahu | 5 Virgo 8 | 15 Pisces 24 | 2 Virgo 42 |
| Ketu | 5 Pisces 8 | 15 Virgo 24 | 2 Pisces 42 |
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 Kenji Lopez-Alt's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025
