Lara Jakes is an American journalist born on July 8, 1973, who currently serves as the diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times' Washington bureau. Her career is focused on international security, particularly in conflict reporting. She has reported from over 40 countries, covering significant conflicts and sectarian issues in places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, the West Bank, and Northern Ireland.
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Your next birthday is 176 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Lara
Read Full Lara Name AnalysisJuly 8, 1973 Facts
Generation Group
Lara Jakes belongs to the Generation X group.
Educated At: Missouri School of Journalism
Occupation: journalist | writer
Employers: The New York Times
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 July 8, 1973
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Cancer 22 | 16 Cancer 47 | 6 Virgo 12 |
| Moon | 2 Scorpio 9 | 21 Sagittarius 46 | 26 Virgo 39 |
| Mercury | 3 Leo 11 | 12 Leo 8 | 2 Virgo 7 |
| Venus | 10 Leo 8 | 4 Gemini 30 | 12 Libra 41 |
| Mars | 11 Aries 19 | 12 Virgo 16 | 6 Taurus 9 |
| Jupiter | 9 Aquarius 40 | 6 Cancer 34 | 3 Aquarius 29 |
| Saturn | 27 Gemini 24 | 1 Aries 48 | 2 Cancer 59 |
| Uranus | 19 Libra 2 | 0 Gemini 5 | 20 Libra 39 |
| Neptune | 5 Sagittarius 1 | 2 Aries 10 | 4 Sagittarius 41 |
| Pluto | 1 Libra 51 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 3 Libra 12 |
| Rahu | 7 Capricorn 15 | 21 Pisces 30 | 4 Capricorn 30 |
| Ketu | 7 Cancer 15 | 21 Virgo 30 | 4 Cancer 30 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Lara Jakes's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2026
