James Alastair Stourton, born on July 3, 1956, in York, England, is a prominent British art historian known for his expertise in the field and his significant contributions to the art market. He served as the chairman of Sotheby's UK, where he played a key role in the auction house's operations and success. Stourton's career has been marked by his deep understanding of art history and his influence in shaping the art world.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 325 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisJuly 3, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
James Stourton belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: York
Educated At: Ampleforth College | Magdalene College
Occupation: art historian
Spouses: Sophie Stonor
Employers: Sotheby's UK
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 July 3, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 3, 2025 |
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Sun | 11 Cancer 28 | 11 Cancer 46 | 17 Virgo 42 |
Moon | 6 Taurus 55 | 18 Libra 55 | 0 Sagittarius 16 |
Mercury | 23 Gemini 59 | 7 Leo 42 | 11 Libra 41 |
Venus | 24 Gemini 38 | 28 Taurus 41 | 2 Leo 6 |
Mars | 14 Pisces 54 | 9 Virgo 12 | 18 Pisces 17 |
Jupiter | 29 Leo 4 | 5 Cancer 23 | 13 Virgo 12 |
Saturn | 27 Scorpio 15 | 1 Aries 44 | 27 Scorpio 59 |
Uranus | 1 Leo 18 | 29 Taurus 50 | 5 Leo 20 |
Neptune | 27 Libra 39 | 2 Aries 10 | 28 Libra 39 |
Pluto | 26 Leo 49 | 3 Aquarius 4 | 28 Leo 56 |
Rahu | 6 Sagittarius 19 | 21 Pisces 46 | 2 Sagittarius 40 |
Ketu | 6 Gemini 19 | 21 Virgo 46 | 2 Gemini 40 |
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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.James Stourton's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025