Masayoshi 'Masa' Takayama is a renowned Japanese chef born on May 1, 1954, in Kuroiso, Tochigi Prefecture. He is the owner of the highly acclaimed restaurant Masa in Manhattan, New York City, which has received three Michelin stars. In addition to Masa, Takayama operates Kappo Masa in New York and Bar Masa locations, one near Masa in New York City and another in Las Vegas, Nevada. His culinary expertise has made him a prominent figure in the fine dining scene.
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Your next birthday is 313 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Tokyo (9:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Masa
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Generation Group
Masa Takayama belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Kuroiso
Occupation: chef
Awards Received: 3 Michelin Stars
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 May 1, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 10 Taurus 12 | 11 Taurus 0 | 18 Cancer 17 |
Moon | 15 Aries 39 | 27 Gemini 25 | 21 Scorpio 50 |
Mercury | 1 Taurus 19 | 15 Aries 41 | 10 Cancer 49 |
Venus | 2 Gemini 42 | 0 Aries 14 | 27 Leo 25 |
Mars | 5 Capricorn 40 | 5 Leo 39 | 27 Sagittarius 50 |
Jupiter | 25 Gemini 6 | 21 Gemini 24 | 10 Cancer 34 |
Saturn | 6 Scorpio 16 | 27 Pisces 46 | 3 Scorpio 11 |
Uranus | 19 Cancer 33 | 26 Taurus 20 | 23 Cancer 4 |
Neptune | 24 Libra 16 | 1 Aries 6 | 23 Libra 17 |
Pluto | 22 Leo 31 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 23 Leo 31 |
Rahu | 18 Capricorn 23 | 25 Pisces 8 | 14 Capricorn 37 |
Ketu | 18 Cancer 23 | 25 Virgo 8 | 14 Cancer 37 |
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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.Masa Takayama's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025