James L. McGaugh is an esteemed American neurobiologist and author, recognized for his extensive research in learning and memory. Born on December 17, 1931, he serves as a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Irvine, in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior. Additionally, he is a fellow and founding director of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. His contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying memory processes.
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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
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James L. McGaugh belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Long Beach
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: neuroscientist
Employers: University of California, Irvine
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Karl Spencer Lashley Award | Fellow of the Society of Experimental Psychologists | APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology | William James Fellow Award | Grawemeyer Award
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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 17, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Sagittarius 56 | 26 Sagittarius 8 | 0 Aries 0 |
| Moon | 4 Aries 33 | 1 Sagittarius 37 | 6 Virgo 32 |
| Mercury | 3 Capricorn 5 | 7 Sagittarius 47 | 18 Aries 12 |
| Venus | 20 Capricorn 4 | 21 Sagittarius 23 | 13 Taurus 23 |
| Mars | 5 Capricorn 52 | 1 Capricorn 54 | 19 Pisces 28 |
| Jupiter | 22 Leo 17 | 23 Cancer 5 | 12 Leo 54 |
| Saturn | 22 Capricorn 22 | 25 Pisces 24 | 2 Aquarius 37 |
| Uranus | 15 Aries 27 | 28 Taurus 24 | 18 Aries 13 |
| Neptune | 7 Virgo 58 | 29 Pisces 22 | 5 Virgo 59 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 35 | 2 Aquarius 18 | 19 Cancer 59 |
| Rahu | 1 Aries 2 | 12 Pisces 55 | 26 Pisces 3 |
| Ketu | 1 Libra 2 | 12 Virgo 55 | 26 Virgo 3 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.James L. McGaugh's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2026
