Jim Matheson is a renowned Canadian sports journalist, recognized for his long-standing coverage of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers. He began covering the team during its time in the WHA after their establishment in 1973 and continued through their NHL debut in 1979. His contributions to sports journalism were honored in 2000 when he received the Hockey Hall of Fame's Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award, celebrating his impactful work in hockey reporting.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 82 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Winnipeg (6:0 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 AnalysisApril 7, 1949 Facts
Generation Group
Jim Matheson belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Winnipeg
Occupation: journalist
Employers: Edmonton Journal
Awards Received: Elmer Ferguson Memorial 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 April 7, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 7, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17 Aries 35 | 18 Aries 10 | 0 Cancer 57 |
| Moon | 2 Leo 56 | 19 Leo 51 | 17 Taurus 21 |
| Mercury | 11 Aries 40 | 26 Pisces 50 | 10 Gemini 25 |
| Venus | 15 Aries 13 | 25 Pisces 12 | 18 Cancer 44 |
| Mars | 13 Aries 1 | 25 Cancer 56 | 9 Gemini 1 |
| Jupiter | 29 Capricorn 19 | 17 Gemini 4 | 0 Aquarius 23 |
| Saturn | 0 Virgo 20 | 25 Pisces 12 | 2 Virgo 4 |
| Uranus | 27 Gemini 2 | 25 Taurus 6 | 0 Cancer 47 |
| Neptune | 13 Libra 41 | 0 Aries 18 | 12 Libra 23 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 13 | 3 Aquarius 38 | 14 Leo 51 |
| Rahu | 26 Aries 19 | 26 Pisces 22 | 22 Aries 17 |
| Ketu | 26 Libra 19 | 26 Virgo 22 | 22 Libra 17 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Jim Matheson's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026
