Ira John Rapson, born on February 4, 1953, in Gary, Indiana, is an American jazz musician known for his proficiency as a trombonist and composer. He currently leads the jazz studies program at the University of Iowa, contributing to the education of emerging musicians and the advancement of jazz as a genre.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 232 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisFebruary 4, 1953 Facts
Generation Group
John Rapson belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Gary
Educated At: Westmont College | Wesleyan University
Occupation: jazz musician | university teacher
Employers: University of Iowa
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 February 4, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15 Aquarius 38 | 15 Aquarius 56 | 28 Aries 24 |
| Moon | 18 Libra 3 | 21 Virgo 31 | 2 Cancer 16 |
| Mercury | 16 Aquarius 58 | 26 Aquarius 7 | 1 Aries 10 |
| Venus | 2 Aries 29 | 22 Aquarius 53 | 19 Aries 49 |
| Mars | 27 Pisces 30 | 9 Aquarius 40 | 21 Taurus 12 |
| Jupiter | 12 Taurus 20 | 16 Cancer 58 | 25 Taurus 3 |
| Saturn | 27 Libra 49 | 28 Pisces 55 | 24 Libra 12 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 21 | 27 Taurus 28 | 14 Cancer 47 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 51 | 0 Aries 14 | 22 Libra 21 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 12 | 3 Aquarius 49 | 20 Leo 50 |
| Rahu | 12 Aquarius 14 | 10 Pisces 19 | 8 Aquarius 22 |
| Ketu | 12 Leo 14 | 10 Virgo 19 | 8 Leo 22 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
John Rapson's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026
