James Daniel May, born on June 16, 1963, is an English television presenter and journalist. He is best known for co-presenting the television show Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. Known as 'Captain Slow' for his cautious driving style, May has hosted other programs focusing on science, games, wine culture, and modern men's issues. Additionally, he has written a weekly column in the car section of The Daily Telegraph.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 225 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisJanuary 16, 1963 Facts
Generation Group
James May belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Bristol
Educated At: Thomas Rotherham College | Oakwood High School | Pendle College, Lancaster | University of Lancaster
Occupation: broadcaster | journalist | television presenter | musician | writer
Employers: Amazon Prime Video | W. Chump & Sons Ltd | BBC
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 January 16, 1963
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25 Capricorn 38 | 26 Capricorn 22 | 29 Pisces 10 |
| Moon | 10 Libra 50 | 0 Capricorn 4 | 22 Capricorn 31 |
| Mercury | 4 Aquarius 17 | 23 Capricorn 4 | 19 Pisces 20 |
| Venus | 8 Sagittarius 59 | 28 Capricorn 42 | 18 Aquarius 43 |
| Mars | 21 Leo 47 | 24 Capricorn 38 | 5 Leo 25 |
| Jupiter | 11 Pisces 48 | 19 Cancer 17 | 26 Pisces 20 |
| Saturn | 11 Aquarius 56 | 27 Pisces 9 | 19 Aquarius 10 |
| Uranus | 4 Virgo 46 | 27 Taurus 37 | 2 Virgo 13 |
| Neptune | 15 Scorpio 23 | 29 Pisces 45 | 15 Scorpio 22 |
| Pluto | 11 Virgo 53 | 3 Aquarius 12 | 10 Virgo 24 |
| Rahu | 29 Cancer 52 | 11 Pisces 20 | 26 Cancer 31 |
| Ketu | 29 Capricorn 52 | 11 Virgo 20 | 26 Capricorn 31 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James May's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026
