James Van Der Beek, born on March 8, 1977, is an American actor and writer. He is best known for his roles in the films Varsity Blues (1999) and The Rules of Attraction (2002), as well as for his performances in television series such as Dawson's Creek (1998) and What Would Diplo Do? (2017). With a career that spans both film and television, Van Der Beek has garnered a notable following for his work in the entertainment industry.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 262 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 AnalysisMarch 8, 1977 Facts
Generation Group
James Van Der Beek belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Cheshire
Educated At: Cheshire Academy | Drew University
Occupation: film actor | television actor | stage actor | actor | screenwriter
Spouses: Kimberly Van Der Beek
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 March 8, 1977
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 8, 2025 |
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Sun | 18 Pisces 1 | 18 Pisces 22 | 5 Taurus 22 |
Moon | 27 Libra 43 | 13 Cancer 43 | 24 Cancer 50 |
Mercury | 11 Pisces 16 | 6 Aries 30 | 13 Taurus 6 |
Venus | 23 Aries 30 | 9 Aries 55 | 8 Aries 18 |
Mars | 21 Aquarius 6 | 17 Cancer 57 | 28 Pisces 29 |
Jupiter | 25 Taurus 22 | 12 Gemini 58 | 4 Gemini 30 |
Saturn | 11 Leo 20 | 21 Pisces 34 | 10 Leo 31 |
Uranus | 11 Scorpio 38 | 23 Taurus 52 | 10 Scorpio 1 |
Neptune | 16 Sagittarius 7 | 29 Pisces 10 | 15 Sagittarius 45 |
Pluto | 13 Libra 29 | 3 Aquarius 5 | 12 Libra 12 |
Rahu | 26 Libra 20 | 27 Pisces 57 | 23 Libra 48 |
Ketu | 26 Aries 20 | 27 Virgo 57 | 23 Aries 48 |
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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 Van Der Beek's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025