R. Makana Risser Chai, born Rita M. Risser, is a speaker, researcher, and author known for her work on stress management, employment law, and Hawaiian traditions like lomilomi. Her notable publications include 'Na Mo'olelo Lomilomi,' the first major book on Hawaiian massage, and 'Hawaiian Massage Lomilomi,' awarded for cultural authenticity. She co-authored a chapter on lomilomi in 'Massage Modalities' and wrote critically about Huna beliefs. Chai is a certified stress and wellness consultant and has significantly contributed to the understanding of Hawaiian healing practices.
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Meaning of the name - Makana
gift, treasure
Read Full Makana Name AnalysisApril 15, 1953 Facts
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Makana Risser Chai belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: motivational speaker
Employers: Employment Rights Attorneys | Fair Measures
Awards Received: 2008 Keep It Hawai'i award
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 April 15, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Aries 25 | 25 Aries 58 | 4 Cancer 46 |
| Moon | 20 Taurus 56 | 25 Scorpio 10 | 29 Sagittarius 10 |
| Mercury | 27 Pisces 55 | 29 Pisces 38 | 0 Leo 15 |
| Venus | 21 Aries 38 | 24 Pisces 47 | 19 Taurus 8 |
| Mars | 19 Taurus 3 | 29 Cancer 0 | 8 Cancer 21 |
| Jupiter | 24 Taurus 23 | 18 Gemini 27 | 10 Gemini 59 |
| Saturn | 24 Libra 26 | 26 Pisces 7 | 21 Libra 6 |
| Uranus | 14 Cancer 43 | 25 Taurus 30 | 17 Cancer 55 |
| Neptune | 22 Libra 26 | 0 Aries 35 | 21 Libra 7 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 51 | 3 Aquarius 43 | 21 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 8 Aquarius 31 | 25 Pisces 57 | 4 Aquarius 43 |
| Ketu | 8 Leo 31 | 25 Virgo 57 | 4 Leo 43 |
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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.Makana Risser Chai's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025
