James Martin Self, born August 20, 1943, is a prominent American tubist and composer based in Los Angeles. He has had a remarkable career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral tubist, particularly renowned for his work as a studio musician in the Los Angeles movie industry, contributing to over 1500 soundtracks. Self is also associated with esteemed groups such as the Pasadena Symphony, the Pacific Symphony, the Los Angeles Opera, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
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Your next birthday is 331 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'
Read Full Jim Name AnalysisAugust 20, 1943 Facts
Generation Group
Jim Self belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles
Educated At: USC Thornton School of Music | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Occupation: composer
Employers: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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 August 20, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Leo 47 | 27 Leo 55 | 17 Scorpio 26 |
| Moon | 3 Taurus 6 | 26 Cancer 17 | 0 Taurus 16 |
| Mercury | 22 Virgo 39 | 9 Leo 26 | 17 Scorpio 34 |
| Venus | 20 Virgo 3 | 24 Cancer 4 | 0 Libra 54 |
| Mars | 28 Taurus 7 | 8 Libra 39 | 20 Gemini 53 |
| Jupiter | 10 Leo 59 | 15 Cancer 46 | 25 Leo 10 |
| Saturn | 24 Gemini 45 | 0 Aries 37 | 26 Gemini 4 |
| Uranus | 8 Gemini 35 | 1 Gemini 22 | 7 Gemini 37 |
| Neptune | 0 Libra 32 | 1 Aries 37 | 3 Libra 24 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 26 | 1 Aquarius 58 | 8 Leo 45 |
| Rahu | 15 Leo 14 | 19 Pisces 13 | 10 Leo 54 |
| Ketu | 15 Aquarius 14 | 19 Virgo 13 | 10 Aquarius 54 |
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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 Self's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025
