Jim Shepard is an American author, born on December 29, 1956, in Bridgeport, United States. He is known for his literary contributions and storytelling that often explore complex themes and characters.
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Your next birthday is 363 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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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 AnalysisDecember 29, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
Jim Shepard belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Bridgeport
Educated At: Trinity College | Brown University
Occupation: university teacher | writer
Employers: Williams College
Awards Received: Sophie Brody Award | Guggenheim Fellowship | O. Henry Award
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 December 29, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Capricorn 58 | 8 Capricorn 14 | 17 Pisces 52 |
| Moon | 11 Sagittarius 8 | 3 Taurus 11 | 8 Gemini 12 |
| Mercury | 26 Capricorn 42 | 25 Sagittarius 10 | 7 Pisces 16 |
| Venus | 12 Sagittarius 20 | 6 Capricorn 19 | 8 Pisces 32 |
| Mars | 12 Aries 22 | 10 Capricorn 56 | 24 Taurus 13 |
| Jupiter | 1 Libra 9 | 21 Cancer 40 | 27 Virgo 51 |
| Saturn | 9 Sagittarius 27 | 25 Pisces 57 | 14 Sagittarius 32 |
| Uranus | 6 Leo 3 | 28 Taurus 1 | 3 Leo 20 |
| Neptune | 2 Scorpio 15 | 29 Pisces 28 | 2 Scorpio 17 |
| Pluto | 0 Virgo 15 | 2 Aquarius 39 | 28 Leo 44 |
| Rahu | 26 Scorpio 49 | 12 Pisces 17 | 23 Scorpio 10 |
| Ketu | 26 Taurus 49 | 12 Virgo 17 | 23 Taurus 10 |
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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 Shepard's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2025
