Jim Ladd is an American writer and DJ, known for his influential work in radio. Born on January 17, 1948, in the United States, he has made significant contributions to the broadcasting industry and has a dedicated following. Ladd's distinctive style and approach have garnered him recognition, and he continues to be a prominent figure in his field.
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
Read Full Jim Name AnalysisJanuary 17, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
Jim Ladd belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: United States of America
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Occupation: disc jockey | writer
Awards Received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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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 January 17, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 30 | 27 Capricorn 35 | 14 Aries 50 |
| Moon | 6 Aries 14 | 14 Capricorn 52 | 20 Aquarius 29 |
| Mercury | 5 Aquarius 34 | 25 Capricorn 3 | 22 Pisces 53 |
| Venus | 29 Aquarius 32 | 0 Aquarius 14 | 0 Gemini 11 |
| Mars | 7 Virgo 3 | 25 Capricorn 35 | 18 Leo 19 |
| Jupiter | 18 Sagittarius 32 | 19 Cancer 8 | 28 Sagittarius 39 |
| Saturn | 21 Leo 29 | 27 Pisces 15 | 16 Leo 24 |
| Uranus | 22 Gemini 53 | 27 Taurus 36 | 22 Gemini 40 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 59 | 29 Pisces 47 | 11 Libra 32 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 9 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 12 Leo 37 |
| Rahu | 19 Taurus 56 | 11 Pisces 16 | 15 Taurus 48 |
| Ketu | 19 Scorpio 56 | 11 Virgo 16 | 15 Scorpio 48 |
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