Jim McGrath, born on May 22, 1955, is an English horse racing pundit and broadcaster known for his insightful commentary. He began his career at Timeform in 1974 and worked there until 2009. With the nickname 'The Sage of Halifax', he gained fame for his collaboration with John Francome on Channel 4 Racing. McGrath aspired to be a jockey but shifted to racing journalism after being advised against it. Over the years, he held various important roles, including Managing Director at Timeform and an independent director at the British Horseracing Board.
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Your next birthday is 276 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 McGrath belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: The Brunts Academy
Occupation: journalist
Employers: Timeform | Channel 4 Racing | ITV | British Horseracing Authority
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 May 22, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Gemini 49 | 1 Gemini 51 | 7 Leo 42 |
| Moon | 12 Gemini 40 | 0 Aries 20 | 2 Capricorn 53 |
| Mercury | 23 Gemini 7 | 22 Taurus 58 | 2 Leo 3 |
| Venus | 3 Taurus 47 | 16 Aries 20 | 29 Cancer 2 |
| Mars | 27 Gemini 49 | 16 Leo 12 | 12 Leo 59 |
| Jupiter | 25 Cancer 57 | 25 Gemini 57 | 10 Leo 8 |
| Saturn | 17 Scorpio 25 | 29 Pisces 43 | 15 Scorpio 7 |
| Uranus | 24 Cancer 44 | 27 Taurus 35 | 28 Cancer 37 |
| Neptune | 25 Libra 59 | 1 Aries 40 | 25 Libra 37 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 21 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 25 Leo 50 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 54 | 23 Pisces 59 | 24 Sagittarius 12 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 54 | 23 Virgo 59 | 24 Gemini 12 |
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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 McGrath's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2025
