James Naughtie is a prominent British radio and news presenter, best known for his work with the BBC. Born on August 9, 1951, he served as one of the main presenters for Radio 4's Today programme from 1994 to 2015. During his tenure of 21 years, he covered every UK election results program since 1997 and reported on US presidential elections from 1988 to 2012, establishing himself as a key figure in radio journalism.
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Your next birthday is 319 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Alexander
Defender of the people
Read Full Alexander Name AnalysisAugust 9, 1951 Facts
Generation Group
Alexander James Naughtie belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Moray
Educated At: Keith Grammar School | Syracuse University | University of Aberdeen
Occupation: radio pundit | journalist | television presenter
Spouses: Eleanor Updale
Employers: BBC
Awards Received: Laurence Stern fellowship
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 August 9, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 9, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16 Leo 17 | 17 Leo 21 | 28 Libra 29 |
| Moon | 5 Scorpio 56 | 22 Aquarius 9 | 25 Cancer 23 |
| Mercury | 12 Virgo 34 | 4 Leo 23 | 4 Scorpio 33 |
| Venus | 18 Virgo 4 | 11 Cancer 6 | 14 Virgo 9 |
| Mars | 24 Cancer 20 | 1 Libra 42 | 10 Virgo 48 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aries 57 | 13 Cancer 33 | 6 Aries 27 |
| Saturn | 0 Libra 5 | 1 Aries 11 | 8 Libra 47 |
| Uranus | 11 Cancer 56 | 1 Gemini 10 | 14 Cancer 2 |
| Neptune | 17 Libra 12 | 1 Aries 50 | 19 Libra 37 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 23 | 2 Aquarius 13 | 21 Leo 18 |
| Rahu | 11 Pisces 5 | 19 Pisces 48 | 7 Pisces 10 |
| Ketu | 11 Virgo 5 | 19 Virgo 48 | 7 Virgo 10 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Alexander James Naughtie's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2025
