James Wood Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

James Wood is a British literary critic and writer, born on November 1, 1965, in Durham, United Kingdom. He is known for his insightful critiques of modern literature and has contributed significantly to literary discussions through his writing. His work often explores themes of narrative and character, engaging with both contemporary and classic texts. Wood's influential role in the literary world has made him a prominent figure in the field of literary criticism, recognized for his articulate and thought-provoking analyses.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Scorpio

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Capricorn

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
60 years, 12 days

Your next birthday is 352 days away.

Place of Birth
Durham

Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Snake (蛇)
Birth Number
01

Life Path Number
6
Name Number (Chaldean)
38 => 2

Name Number (Pythagorean)
6

Meaning of the name - James

supplanter, he who takes the place of another

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November 1, 1965 Facts

Generation Group

James Wood belongs to the Generation X group.


Place of Birth: Durham

Educated At: Chorister School | Jesus College | Eton College

Occupation: literary critic | university teacher | writer

Spouses: Claire Messud

Employers: The New Republic | The New Yorker | Harvard University | The Guardian

Awards Received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | Berlin Prize | Guggenheim Fellowship


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 November 1, 1965

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on November 1, 2025 Secondary Progressions for November 1, 2025
Sun 8 Scorpio 52 9 Scorpio 19 9 Capricorn 37
Moon 10 Aquarius 32 13 Pisces 47 14 Aries 24
Mercury 28 Scorpio 59 2 Sagittarius 51 19 Sagittarius 46
Venus 25 Sagittarius 23 23 Libra 11 13 Aquarius 17
Mars 20 Sagittarius 25 27 Scorpio 50 6 Aquarius 29
Jupiter 0 Cancer 53 24 Cancer 59 24 Gemini 19
Saturn 10 Pisces 51 25 Pisces 40 12 Pisces 35
Uranus 18 Virgo 24 0 Gemini 16 19 Virgo 41
Neptune 19 Scorpio 20 29 Pisces 46 21 Scorpio 25
Pluto 17 Virgo 50 1 Aquarius 26 18 Virgo 27
Rahu 5 Gemini 51 15 Pisces 22 2 Gemini 40
Ketu 5 Sagittarius 51 15 Virgo 22 2 Sagittarius 40

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

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James Wood's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets