James Nyoraku Schlefer, born in 1956, is a renowned shakuhachi performer, teacher, and composer based in New York City. A recipient of two prestigious certificates from Mujuan Dojo, he has collaborated with various Japanese musicians and performed globally. With a master's in musicology, he teaches at Columbia University and CUNY. Schlefer has released four solo albums, with his latest, 'Spring Sounds, Spring Seas,' featuring original compositions. Noted for his expertise, he frequently lectures on Japanese music while being a prominent solo artist in orchestral and contemporary settings.
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Your next birthday is 317 days away.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisAugust 31, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
James Nyoraku Schlefer belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Educated At: Queens College, City University of New York
Occupation: composer
Employers: Columbia University | City University of New York
Awards Received: Dai-Shi-Han (Grand Master), Shi-Han certificate
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 August 31, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Virgo 14 | 8 Virgo 32 | 16 Scorpio 16 |
| Moon | 11 Cancer 26 | 13 Sagittarius 23 | 25 Capricorn 27 |
| Mercury | 5 Libra 21 | 26 Leo 30 | 13 Scorpio 45 |
| Venus | 22 Cancer 23 | 7 Leo 12 | 9 Libra 29 |
| Mars | 20 Pisces 52 | 15 Libra 44 | 18 Pisces 19 |
| Jupiter | 11 Virgo 5 | 17 Cancer 50 | 25 Virgo 5 |
| Saturn | 27 Scorpio 26 | 29 Pisces 55 | 3 Sagittarius 32 |
| Uranus | 4 Leo 50 | 1 Gemini 28 | 7 Leo 0 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 23 | 1 Aries 21 | 0 Scorpio 45 |
| Pluto | 28 Leo 37 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 0 Virgo 18 |
| Rahu | 3 Sagittarius 11 | 18 Pisces 38 | 29 Scorpio 31 |
| Ketu | 3 Gemini 11 | 18 Virgo 38 | 29 Taurus 31 |
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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 Nyoraku Schlefer's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025
