James V. Taranik was an American researcher and geologist. His work contributed to various fields within geology, emphasizing the importance of earth sciences. While specific details about his contributions and achievements are not provided, his role as a researcher indicates a focus on the study and exploration of geological phenomena.
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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
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James V. Taranik belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles
Educated At: Colorado School of Mines | Stanford University
Occupation: researcher | geologist
Employers: University of Nevada, Reno | National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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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 April 23, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 23, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Taurus 30 | 3 Taurus 40 | 26 Cancer 0 |
| Moon | 25 Scorpio 57 | 0 Leo 15 | 18 Capricorn 55 |
| Mercury | 8 Aries 42 | 13 Aries 21 | 1 Leo 31 |
| Venus | 18 Gemini 57 | 29 Taurus 36 | 26 Gemini 47 |
| Mars | 14 Gemini 31 | 10 Aries 51 | 9 Leo 47 |
| Jupiter | 24 Aries 39 | 17 Cancer 59 | 12 Taurus 5 |
| Saturn | 4 Taurus 24 | 8 Aries 13 | 13 Taurus 37 |
| Uranus | 20 Taurus 55 | 29 Taurus 54 | 25 Taurus 22 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 9 | 3 Aries 1 | 23 Virgo 16 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 38 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 2 Leo 18 |
| Rahu | 19 Libra 31 | 6 Pisces 11 | 14 Libra 58 |
| Ketu | 19 Aries 31 | 6 Virgo 11 | 14 Aries 58 |
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