James Oseland is an American writer, editor, and television personality known for his influential work in the food industry. He was the editor-in-chief of the acclaimed food magazine Saveur from 2006 to 2014 and has authored several notable cookbooks, including Cradle of Flavor, which received critical acclaim. Oseland has also produced bestselling anthologies and contributed writing to prominent publications, such as the Wall Street Journal and Vogue. Notably, he served as a judge on the Bravo series Top Chef Masters, showcasing his expertise in culinary arts.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 341 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisFebruary 9, 1963 Facts
Generation Group
James Oseland belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Mountain View
Educated At: San Carlos High School
Occupation: writer
Employers: Ten Speed Press | Saveur | Bravo
Awards Received: Best Books of 2006 by New York Times | Time Asia | Good Morning America
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for February 9, 1963
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 9, 2025 |
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Sun | 20 Aquarius 21 | 21 Aquarius 19 | 22 Aries 11 |
Moon | 4 Virgo 16 | 18 Cancer 26 | 3 Sagittarius 33 |
Mercury | 24 Capricorn 39 | 21 Aquarius 35 | 5 Taurus 43 |
Venus | 4 Capricorn 21 | 3 Aries 47 | 16 Pisces 26 |
Mars | 12 Leo 50 | 18 Cancer 20 | 9 Leo 15 |
Jupiter | 17 Pisces 6 | 11 Gemini 19 | 1 Aries 55 |
Saturn | 14 Aquarius 49 | 18 Pisces 20 | 21 Aquarius 16 |
Uranus | 3 Virgo 51 | 23 Taurus 19 | 1 Virgo 30 |
Neptune | 15 Scorpio 38 | 28 Pisces 14 | 14 Scorpio 52 |
Pluto | 11 Virgo 23 | 2 Aquarius 19 | 9 Virgo 54 |
Rahu | 28 Cancer 34 | 29 Pisces 23 | 25 Cancer 17 |
Ketu | 28 Capricorn 34 | 29 Virgo 23 | 25 Capricorn 17 |
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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.James Oseland's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2025