James McDonald is a prominent New Zealand thoroughbred racing jockey, celebrated for his significant achievements in the sport. Born on January 6, 1992, he gained international recognition following his victory in the 2021 Melbourne Cup, where he rode the horse Verry Elleegant to win. McDonald has been honored as the World Jockey of the Year in 2021 according to the TRC Global Rankings, showcasing his skill and excellence in horse racing.
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Your next birthday is 190 days away.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisJanuary 6, 1992 Facts
Generation Group
James McDonald belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Ōhaupō
Occupation: Thoroughbred racing jockey
Awards Received: World Jockey of the Year for 2021 | New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame
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 6, 1992
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 6, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15 Capricorn 37 | 16 Capricorn 23 | 20 Aquarius 12 |
| Moon | 4 Aquarius 24 | 29 Leo 56 | 26 Aries 29 |
| Mercury | 25 Sagittarius 21 | 7 Capricorn 28 | 18 Aquarius 12 |
| Venus | 7 Sagittarius 20 | 16 Capricorn 23 | 18 Capricorn 55 |
| Mars | 28 Sagittarius 0 | 17 Capricorn 4 | 23 Capricorn 32 |
| Jupiter | 14 Virgo 25 | 20 Cancer 36 | 11 Virgo 57 |
| Saturn | 6 Aquarius 30 | 26 Pisces 26 | 10 Aquarius 30 |
| Uranus | 14 Capricorn 3 | 27 Taurus 48 | 15 Capricorn 59 |
| Neptune | 16 Capricorn 26 | 29 Pisces 34 | 17 Capricorn 40 |
| Pluto | 22 Scorpio 15 | 2 Aquarius 53 | 22 Scorpio 52 |
| Rahu | 9 Capricorn 29 | 11 Pisces 51 | 7 Capricorn 41 |
| Ketu | 9 Cancer 29 | 11 Virgo 51 | 7 Cancer 41 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James McDonald's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2026
