James Westman is a renowned Canadian baritone celebrated for his interpretations of operatic works by Verdi, Puccini, and bel canto composers. He is particularly noted for his portrayal of Germont in 'La traviata', a role he has performed over 150 times. Westman's career highlights include creating the lead role in Bramwell Tovey's 'The Inventor' and portraying Sir John A. MacDonald in 'Louis Riel'. He began his musical journey at 12, performing Mahler's 4th Symphony. Westman also performs at major venues including Carnegie Hall and is recognized for his vocal performance at NHL games.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 346 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Toronto (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisSeptember 16, 1972 Facts
Generation Group
James Westman belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Stratford
Educated At: University of Toronto
Occupation: opera singer
Employers: San Francisco Opera | Houston Grand Opera | Pittsburgh Opera | Florida Grand Opera | Graz Opera | Santa Fe Opera | Chicago Lyric Opera | Opéra de Montréal | Los Angeles Opera | Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux | Canadian Opera Company | Boston Lyric Opera | Cologne Opera | Vancouver Opera | English National Opera | San Diego Opera | Dallas Opera | Utah Opera | Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Awards Received: Juno Award Nominations | Grammy Award Nominations
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 September 16, 1972
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Virgo 52 | 24 Virgo 2 | 16 Scorpio 21 |
| Moon | 3 Capricorn 29 | 22 Cancer 26 | 14 Sagittarius 42 |
| Mercury | 21 Virgo 5 | 26 Virgo 50 | 9 Sagittarius 13 |
| Venus | 9 Leo 11 | 26 Leo 30 | 10 Libra 34 |
| Mars | 20 Virgo 48 | 26 Libra 13 | 25 Libra 12 |
| Jupiter | 29 Sagittarius 5 | 20 Cancer 30 | 6 Capricorn 11 |
| Saturn | 20 Gemini 38 | 28 Pisces 44 | 19 Gemini 42 |
| Uranus | 17 Libra 11 | 1 Gemini 26 | 20 Libra 27 |
| Neptune | 2 Sagittarius 46 | 0 Aries 56 | 4 Sagittarius 17 |
| Pluto | 1 Libra 35 | 1 Aquarius 31 | 3 Libra 28 |
| Rahu | 22 Capricorn 52 | 17 Pisces 47 | 20 Capricorn 4 |
| Ketu | 22 Cancer 52 | 17 Virgo 47 | 20 Cancer 4 |
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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 Westman's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 17 December, 2025
