James Carl Brau, born on February 6, 1969, is a prominent American economist specializing in initial public offerings, entrepreneurial finance, and real estate. He serves as the Joel C. Peterson Professor of Finance at the Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University. A 1991 graduate of the United States Military Academy, Brau earned his PhD in finance from Florida State University. He has been with BYU since 1999 and has risen to full professorship. Additionally, he holds editorial duties for The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance and is active in weightlifting and bodybuilding.
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
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Jim Brau belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Freeport
Educated At: Florida State University | United States Military Academy
Occupation: military officer | economist
Spouses: 1
Children: 4
Employers: Brigham Young University
Awards Received: Chartered Financial Analyst (2004) | Certified Financial Planner (2019)
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 February 6, 1969
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 6, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 6, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Aquarius 45 | 17 Aquarius 55 | 14 Aries 45 |
| Moon | 6 Libra 32 | 16 Libra 30 | 9 Scorpio 47 |
| Mercury | 1 Aquarius 7 | 29 Aquarius 35 | 10 Aries 16 |
| Venus | 4 Aries 15 | 25 Aquarius 20 | 21 Aries 3 |
| Mars | 21 Scorpio 3 | 11 Aquarius 12 | 13 Sagittarius 52 |
| Jupiter | 5 Libra 27 | 16 Cancer 46 | 29 Virgo 16 |
| Saturn | 20 Aries 52 | 29 Pisces 7 | 26 Aries 59 |
| Uranus | 3 Libra 40 | 27 Taurus 28 | 1 Libra 28 |
| Neptune | 28 Scorpio 34 | 0 Aries 18 | 28 Scorpio 23 |
| Pluto | 24 Virgo 40 | 3 Aquarius 52 | 23 Virgo 13 |
| Rahu | 2 Aries 40 | 10 Pisces 13 | 29 Pisces 39 |
| Ketu | 2 Libra 40 | 10 Virgo 13 | 29 Virgo 39 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Jim Brau's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2026