James Petras is an American sociologist, university professor, and author. He has contributed to various sociological discussions and has published works that address different aspects of social theory and political analysis. His background includes extensive research and academic work within the field of sociology, where he has emerged as a notable figure.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 226 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisJanuary 17, 1937 Facts
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James Petras belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Boston
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher | writer
Employers: Binghamton University
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 17, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Capricorn 11 | 27 Capricorn 35 | 26 Aries 16 |
| Moon | 29 Pisces 30 | 14 Capricorn 52 | 11 Cancer 43 |
| Mercury | 20 Capricorn 48 | 25 Capricorn 3 | 15 Taurus 39 |
| Venus | 13 Pisces 5 | 0 Aquarius 14 | 28 Aries 25 |
| Mars | 6 Scorpio 17 | 25 Capricorn 35 | 5 Sagittarius 29 |
| Jupiter | 10 Capricorn 28 | 19 Cancer 8 | 25 Capricorn 55 |
| Saturn | 18 Pisces 50 | 27 Pisces 15 | 29 Pisces 8 |
| Uranus | 5 Taurus 38 | 27 Taurus 36 | 8 Taurus 49 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 44 | 29 Pisces 47 | 16 Virgo 36 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 38 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 26 Cancer 30 |
| Rahu | 22 Sagittarius 39 | 11 Pisces 16 | 17 Sagittarius 56 |
| Ketu | 22 Gemini 39 | 11 Virgo 16 | 17 Gemini 56 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Petras's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2026
