James Oseland is an American writer, editor, and television personality known for his influential work in the food industry. He was the editor-in-chief of the acclaimed food magazine Saveur from 2006 to 2014 and has authored several notable cookbooks, including Cradle of Flavor, which received critical acclaim. Oseland has also produced bestselling anthologies and contributed writing to prominent publications, such as the Wall Street Journal and Vogue. Notably, he served as a judge on the Bravo series Top Chef Masters, showcasing his expertise in culinary arts.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 240 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisFebruary 9, 1963 Facts
Generation Group
James Oseland belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Mountain View
Educated At: San Carlos High School
Occupation: writer
Employers: Ten Speed Press | Saveur | Bravo
Awards Received: Best Books of 2006 by New York Times | Time Asia | Good Morning America
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 February 9, 1963
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 9, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20 Aquarius 21 | 21 Aquarius 5 | 23 Aries 10 |
| Moon | 4 Virgo 16 | 24 Scorpio 16 | 15 Sagittarius 31 |
| Mercury | 24 Capricorn 39 | 5 Pisces 0 | 7 Taurus 36 |
| Venus | 4 Capricorn 21 | 29 Aquarius 15 | 17 Pisces 38 |
| Mars | 12 Leo 50 | 13 Aquarius 39 | 9 Leo 32 |
| Jupiter | 17 Pisces 6 | 16 Cancer 28 | 2 Aries 9 |
| Saturn | 14 Aquarius 49 | 29 Pisces 27 | 21 Aquarius 20 |
| Uranus | 3 Virgo 51 | 27 Taurus 29 | 1 Virgo 29 |
| Neptune | 15 Scorpio 38 | 0 Aries 23 | 14 Scorpio 51 |
| Pluto | 11 Virgo 23 | 3 Aquarius 58 | 9 Virgo 53 |
| Rahu | 28 Cancer 34 | 10 Pisces 3 | 25 Cancer 14 |
| Ketu | 28 Capricorn 34 | 10 Virgo 3 | 25 Capricorn 14 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Oseland's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2026
