James Koskiniemi, born on February 16, 1977, is a notable American chef recognized as the 2010 Chef of the Year by the San Francisco Chefs Association. He has held the position of Executive Chef at The Bellevue Club and co-founded The Pig and The Pickle. Koskiniemi has an extensive background in traditional French cooking, inspired by his parents. He graduated with full honors from the California Culinary Academy and has been involved in culinary education aboard the USS Boxer. Additionally, he is an active member of charities supporting children and community causes.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 237 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisFebruary 16, 1977 Facts
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James Koskiniemi belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Portland
Educated At: California Culinary Academy
Occupation: chef | restaurateur
Employers: The Bellevue Club | The Pig and The Pickle
Awards Received: San Francisco Chefs Association 2010 Chef of the Year | Culinary award from Alice Waters | 1st place at Crabby Chef competition 2010 | 1st place at Crabby Chef competition 2011
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 February 16, 1977
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28 Aquarius 3 | 28 Aquarius 9 | 16 Aries 54 |
| Moon | 11 Aquarius 35 | 20 Aquarius 7 | 23 Scorpio 40 |
| Mercury | 8 Aquarius 24 | 15 Pisces 48 | 5 Taurus 31 |
| Venus | 12 Aries 34 | 8 Pisces 1 | 16 Aries 0 |
| Mars | 5 Aquarius 40 | 19 Aquarius 9 | 13 Pisces 50 |
| Jupiter | 22 Taurus 48 | 15 Cancer 54 | 0 Gemini 33 |
| Saturn | 12 Leo 42 | 0 Aries 13 | 10 Leo 22 |
| Uranus | 11 Scorpio 50 | 27 Taurus 32 | 10 Scorpio 46 |
| Neptune | 15 Sagittarius 54 | 0 Aries 37 | 16 Sagittarius 2 |
| Pluto | 13 Libra 54 | 4 Aquarius 11 | 12 Libra 42 |
| Rahu | 27 Libra 24 | 9 Pisces 41 | 24 Libra 48 |
| Ketu | 27 Aries 24 | 9 Virgo 41 | 24 Aries 48 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Koskiniemi's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2026
