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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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 148 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisNovember 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 |
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| 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 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Wood's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2026
