Jim McGrath, born on May 22, 1955, is an English horse racing pundit and broadcaster known for his insightful commentary. He began his career at Timeform in 1974 and worked there until 2009. With the nickname 'The Sage of Halifax', he gained fame for his collaboration with John Francome on Channel 4 Racing. McGrath aspired to be a jockey but shifted to racing journalism after being advised against it. Over the years, he held various important roles, including Managing Director at Timeform and an independent director at the British Horseracing Board.
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
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Jim McGrath belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: The Brunts Academy
Occupation: journalist
Employers: Timeform | Channel 4 Racing | ITV | British Horseracing Authority
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for May 22, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 22, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 22, 2024 |
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| Sun | 0 Gemini 49 | 2 Gemini 5 | 6 Leo 45 |
| Moon | 12 Gemini 40 | 21 Scorpio 56 | 21 Sagittarius 1 |
| Mercury | 23 Gemini 7 | 9 Taurus 42 | 29 Cancer 58 |
| Venus | 3 Taurus 47 | 28 Taurus 36 | 27 Cancer 48 |
| Mars | 27 Gemini 49 | 16 Aries 53 | 12 Leo 21 |
| Jupiter | 25 Cancer 57 | 29 Taurus 13 | 9 Leo 55 |
| Saturn | 17 Scorpio 25 | 18 Pisces 11 | 15 Scorpio 6 |
| Uranus | 24 Cancer 44 | 23 Taurus 40 | 28 Cancer 34 |
| Neptune | 25 Libra 59 | 29 Pisces 29 | 25 Libra 36 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 21 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 25 Leo 49 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 54 | 13 Aries 19 | 24 Sagittarius 15 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 54 | 13 Libra 19 | 24 Gemini 15 |
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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 McGrath's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2025
