James Wright Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

James Wright was an American poet born on December 13, 1927, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He is well-known for his impactful and lyrical poetry that often reflects themes of personal struggle and the human experience. Wright's work earned him wide recognition and respect in the literary community. He passed away on March 25, 1980, in New York City.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
98 years, 1 month

Your next birthday is 333 days away.

Death Anniversary
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Next death anniversary is 70 days away.

Death Date
March 25, 1980

Place of Birth
Martins Ferry

Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rabbit (兔)
Birth Number
4

Life Path Number
8
Name Number (Chaldean)
35 => 8

Name Number (Pythagorean)
7

Meaning of the name - James

supplanter, he who takes the place of another

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December 13, 1927 Facts

Generation Group

James Wright belongs to the GI Generation group.


Place of Birth: Martins Ferry

Place of Death: New York City

Educated At: Kenyon College | University of Washington | Yale University

Occupation: translator | poet | writer

Employers: Hunter College | University of Minnesota

Awards Received: Academy of American Poets Fellowship | Pulitzer Prize for Poetry | Guggenheim Fellowship | Fulbright Scholarship


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 December 13, 1927

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 13, 2025 Secondary Progressions for December 13, 2025
Sun 20 Sagittarius 42 21 Sagittarius 56 29 Pisces 51
Moon 24 Leo 29 12 Libra 36 14 Pisces 6
Mercury 6 Sagittarius 25 2 Sagittarius 14 2 Pisces 10
Venus 5 Scorpio 23 16 Sagittarius 11 3 Pisces 9
Mars 3 Sagittarius 43 28 Sagittarius 47 16 Aquarius 19
Jupiter 24 Pisces 32 23 Cancer 30 12 Aries 27
Saturn 11 Sagittarius 46 25 Pisces 17 19 Sagittarius 27
Uranus 29 Pisces 29 28 Taurus 33 3 Aries 9
Neptune 29 Leo 9 29 Pisces 22 26 Leo 58
Pluto 16 Cancer 35 2 Aquarius 12 15 Cancer 0
Rahu 18 Gemini 37 13 Pisces 8 13 Gemini 25
Ketu 18 Sagittarius 37 13 Virgo 8 13 Sagittarius 25

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)