James Lee Burke Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

James Lee Burke is an American writer and novelist born on December 5, 1936, in Houston, Texas. He is known for his literary works that often reflect the culture and landscape of the American South, particularly Louisiana. His novels are renowned for their complex characters, vivid descriptions, and exploration of themes such as morality, justice, and the human condition. Burke's writing has earned him several prestigious awards, making him a prominent figure in contemporary American literature.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
89 years, 5 days

Your next birthday is 359 days away.

Place of Birth
Houston

Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Birth Number
05

Life Path Number
9
Name Number (Chaldean)
44 => 8

Name Number (Pythagorean)
1

Meaning of the name - James

supplanter, he who takes the place of another

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December 5, 1936 Facts

Generation Group

James Lee Burke belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Houston

Educated At: Lamar High School | University of Missouri | University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Occupation: novelist | journalist | writer

Children: Alafair Burke

Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship | Gold Dagger | German Crime Fiction Award | Edgar Awards | Gumshoe Awards | Grand Prix de Littérature Policière


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 5, 1936

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 5, 2025 Secondary Progressions for December 5, 2025
Sun 13 Sagittarius 27 13 Sagittarius 51 13 Pisces 45
Moon 13 Virgo 19 24 Gemini 55 6 Sagittarius 41
Mercury 22 Sagittarius 59 23 Scorpio 27 27 Aquarius 0
Venus 22 Capricorn 57 6 Sagittarius 10 26 Aries 56
Mars 12 Libra 27 22 Sagittarius 50 27 Scorpio 10
Jupiter 0 Capricorn 37 24 Cancer 13 20 Capricorn 1
Saturn 16 Pisces 9 25 Pisces 7 23 Pisces 55
Uranus 6 Taurus 15 28 Taurus 52 6 Taurus 40
Neptune 18 Virgo 53 29 Pisces 22 17 Virgo 41
Pluto 28 Cancer 28 2 Aquarius 0 26 Cancer 44
Rahu 24 Sagittarius 55 13 Pisces 33 20 Sagittarius 12
Ketu 24 Gemini 55 13 Virgo 33 20 Gemini 12

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

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James Lee Burke's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets