John Luther Adams is an American composer born on January 23, 1953, in Meridian, United States. His work often reflects his deep connection to the natural world, and he is known for composing music that emphasizes the sounds and landscapes of the environment. Adams has received numerous accolades for his contributions to contemporary music, blending elements of classical and environmental themes. His unique approach to composition has made him a significant figure in modern American music.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 230 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Generation Group
John Luther Adams belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Meridian
Occupation: composer
Employers: Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Awards Received: Heinz Award | Pulitzer Prize for Music
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 January 23, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 23, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Aquarius 27 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 16 Aries 38 |
| Moon | 22 Taurus 12 | 2 Aries 35 | 10 Capricorn 51 |
| Mercury | 26 Capricorn 39 | 5 Aquarius 9 | 21 Pisces 9 |
| Venus | 20 Pisces 10 | 7 Aquarius 49 | 27 Aries 5 |
| Mars | 18 Pisces 20 | 0 Aquarius 17 | 12 Taurus 39 |
| Jupiter | 11 Taurus 21 | 18 Cancer 21 | 22 Taurus 26 |
| Saturn | 27 Libra 40 | 27 Pisces 46 | 25 Libra 7 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 49 | 27 Taurus 31 | 14 Cancer 34 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 53 | 29 Pisces 55 | 22 Libra 41 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 29 | 3 Aquarius 26 | 20 Leo 57 |
| Rahu | 12 Aquarius 52 | 10 Pisces 57 | 9 Aquarius 0 |
| Ketu | 12 Leo 52 | 10 Virgo 57 | 9 Leo 0 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
John Luther Adams's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026
