Jan Fredrik "Janken" Varden, born on April 6, 1938, in Oslo, is a prominent Norwegian stage director and theatre educator. A graduate of The University of Oslo's Law School, he has directed for various theatres including Riksteatret and Nationaltheatret. From 1989 to 1996, he led Oslo Nye Teater and chaired the Norwegian National Theatre School (1976-1981). His accolades include being knighted in the Danish Order of the Dannebrog and the Norwegian Order of Saint Olav. He was married to poet Kate Næss until her death in 1987 and later partnered with actress Birgitte Halling-Koch.
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Meaning of the name - Janken
The name Janken is derived from the Japanese word "jankenpon", which translates to "rock-paper-scissors" - a popular hand game played worldwide.
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Janken Varden belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Oslo
Educated At: The University of Oslo, Law School
Occupation: theatrical director
Spouses: Kate Næss
Employers: Riksteatret | Nationaltheatret | Fjernsynsteatret | Oslo Nye Teater | Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance
Awards Received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
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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 6, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 6, 2025 |
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Sun | 16 Aries 14 | 17 Aries 8 | 10 Cancer 8 |
Moon | 4 Cancer 8 | 6 Leo 44 | 16 Virgo 58 |
Mercury | 4 Taurus 16 | 26 Pisces 51 | 21 Cancer 30 |
Venus | 1 Taurus 24 | 25 Pisces 27 | 16 Leo 33 |
Mars | 18 Taurus 5 | 25 Cancer 34 | 16 Cancer 53 |
Jupiter | 24 Aquarius 8 | 16 Gemini 53 | 1 Pisces 58 |
Saturn | 9 Aries 7 | 25 Pisces 5 | 17 Aries 29 |
Uranus | 12 Taurus 7 | 25 Taurus 2 | 16 Taurus 45 |
Neptune | 19 Virgo 3 | 0 Aries 16 | 18 Virgo 39 |
Pluto | 27 Cancer 51 | 3 Aquarius 38 | 29 Cancer 7 |
Rahu | 29 Scorpio 8 | 26 Pisces 25 | 24 Scorpio 32 |
Ketu | 29 Taurus 8 | 26 Virgo 25 | 24 Taurus 32 |
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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.Janken Varden's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025