Jim Rasenberger is an American writer known for his impactful contributions to major publications like the New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Smithsonian. He authored four books, with 'The Brilliant Disaster' receiving acclaim as one of the best nonfiction books of 2011. His notable article in February 2004 re-evaluated the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese, exposing inaccuracies in previous reporting. A Dartmouth College graduate, Rasenberger has a personal connection to historical events he writes about, while maintaining a critical perspective on governmental actions.
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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 AnalysisAugust 30, 1962 Facts
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Jim Rasenberger belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Educated At: Dartmouth College
Occupation: writer
Employers: New York Times | Vanity Fair | Smithsonian
Awards Received: Best nonfiction books of 2011 by Kirkus Reviews
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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 August 30, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 30, 2025 |
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| Sun | 6 Virgo 50 | 7 Virgo 34 | 8 Scorpio 48 |
| Moon | 13 Virgo 6 | 1 Sagittarius 28 | 25 Sagittarius 43 |
| Mercury | 1 Libra 25 | 24 Leo 39 | 24 Libra 34 |
| Venus | 22 Libra 56 | 6 Leo 0 | 25 Scorpio 49 |
| Mars | 5 Cancer 15 | 15 Libra 5 | 10 Leo 15 |
| Jupiter | 7 Pisces 36 | 17 Cancer 39 | 2 Pisces 38 |
| Saturn | 6 Aquarius 18 | 29 Pisces 59 | 5 Aquarius 28 |
| Uranus | 1 Virgo 20 | 1 Gemini 28 | 4 Virgo 38 |
| Neptune | 11 Scorpio 5 | 1 Aries 23 | 13 Scorpio 3 |
| Pluto | 9 Virgo 45 | 1 Aquarius 47 | 11 Virgo 41 |
| Rahu | 7 Leo 12 | 18 Pisces 41 | 3 Leo 52 |
| Ketu | 7 Aquarius 12 | 18 Virgo 41 | 3 Aquarius 52 |
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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 Rasenberger's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2025
