Jim Jansen, born on April 18, 1971, in Amsterdam, is a Dutch journalist and publicist. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Dutch edition of the popular science magazine New Scientist. Jansen is also known for hosting conferences and events at the intersection of science, education, arts, and culture. From 2007 to 2014, he was the editor of Folia, a weekly publication for the University of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. He has contributed to local radio through the program Folia maakt Kennis.
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Your next birthday is 291 days away.
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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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Generation Group
Jim Jansen belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Amsterdam
Occupation: journalist
Employers: New Scientist | Folia | AmsterdamFM
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 April 18, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 18, 2025 |
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Sun | 28 Aries 0 | 28 Aries 54 | 20 Gemini 7 |
Moon | 0 Aquarius 7 | 1 Capricorn 18 | 23 Capricorn 45 |
Mercury | 0 Taurus 7 | 1 Aries 50 | 8 Gemini 37 |
Venus | 24 Pisces 3 | 25 Pisces 15 | 29 Taurus 17 |
Mars | 21 Capricorn 49 | 0 Leo 13 | 16 Aquarius 53 |
Jupiter | 5 Sagittarius 14 | 19 Gemini 0 | 29 Scorpio 3 |
Saturn | 22 Taurus 30 | 26 Pisces 27 | 29 Taurus 22 |
Uranus | 10 Libra 51 | 25 Taurus 39 | 9 Libra 29 |
Neptune | 2 Sagittarius 34 | 0 Aries 41 | 1 Sagittarius 11 |
Pluto | 27 Virgo 34 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 26 Virgo 58 |
Rahu | 20 Aquarius 15 | 25 Pisces 47 | 17 Aquarius 23 |
Ketu | 20 Leo 15 | 25 Virgo 47 | 17 Leo 23 |
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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.Jim Jansen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025