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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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 329 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 12 | 10 Taurus 46 | 19 Cancer 14 |
| Moon | 15 Aries 39 | 3 Scorpio 54 | 3 Sagittarius 54 |
| Mercury | 1 Taurus 19 | 26 Aries 13 | 10 Cancer 23 |
| Venus | 2 Gemini 42 | 8 Gemini 27 | 28 Leo 34 |
| Mars | 5 Capricorn 40 | 16 Aries 28 | 27 Sagittarius 36 |
| Jupiter | 25 Gemini 6 | 18 Cancer 57 | 10 Cancer 47 |
| Saturn | 6 Scorpio 16 | 9 Aries 3 | 3 Scorpio 12 |
| Uranus | 19 Cancer 33 | 0 Gemini 18 | 23 Cancer 7 |
| Neptune | 24 Libra 16 | 3 Aries 15 | 23 Libra 18 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 31 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 23 Leo 33 |
| Rahu | 18 Capricorn 23 | 5 Pisces 48 | 14 Capricorn 34 |
| Ketu | 18 Cancer 23 | 5 Virgo 48 | 14 Cancer 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Masa Takayama's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026
