James G. Lochtefeld is an American religious scholar and Indologist born on April 22, 1957. He is the author of the two-volume work 'The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism' and a contributor to the 'Encyclopedia of World Religions.' Lochtefeld has also contributed to significant works such as 'Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism' and 'Springer's Encyclopedia of India Religions,' which cover various aspects of Hindu traditions, philosophy, and religious practices.
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Your next birthday is 261 days away.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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Generation Group
James G. Lochtefeld belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University of Washington
Occupation: orientalist
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 April 22, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 22, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2 Taurus 17 | 2 Taurus 49 | 7 Cancer 39 |
| Moon | 10 Aquarius 24 | 22 Aquarius 59 | 2 Leo 45 |
| Mercury | 19 Taurus 8 | 5 Aries 33 | 2 Cancer 9 |
| Venus | 4 Taurus 24 | 26 Pisces 22 | 27 Cancer 53 |
| Mars | 22 Gemini 30 | 1 Leo 54 | 5 Leo 8 |
| Jupiter | 22 Virgo 41 | 19 Gemini 45 | 24 Virgo 9 |
| Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 3 | 26 Pisces 53 | 9 Sagittarius 33 |
| Uranus | 2 Leo 57 | 25 Taurus 52 | 5 Leo 27 |
| Neptune | 1 Scorpio 12 | 0 Aries 49 | 29 Libra 51 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 58 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 28 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 20 Scorpio 47 | 25 Pisces 34 | 17 Scorpio 11 |
| Ketu | 20 Taurus 47 | 25 Virgo 34 | 17 Taurus 11 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.James G. Lochtefeld's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025
