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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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 183 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisDecember 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 |
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| 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 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Lee Burke's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2026
