Masaru Shirakata (born August 19, 1932) is a distinguished national literature scholar from Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. He graduated from Ehime University in 1955 and subsequently taught at various institutions including Matsuyama East High School and Niihama College of Technology. In 1974, he became an associate professor at Ehime University, later promoted to professor in 1978, retiring in 1997 as Professor Emeritus. He also served as a professor at Matsuyama Shinon Women's University until 2003. He has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to literature.
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Meaning of the name - Masaru
to win, to conquer, to succeed
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Masaru Shirakata belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Matsuyama
Educated At: Ehime University
Occupation: National literature scholar, Professor Emeritus
Employers: Ehime University | Matsuyama Shinonome College
Awards Received: Kawabata Prize | Ehime Publishing Culture Award | Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays
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 August 19, 1932
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 19, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Leo 28 | 26 Leo 58 | 28 Scorpio 11 |
Moon | 5 Aries 57 | 12 Cancer 33 | 20 Leo 41 |
Mercury | 22 Leo 42 | 8 Leo 24 | 19 Sagittarius 26 |
Venus | 12 Cancer 16 | 22 Cancer 53 | 22 Libra 19 |
Mars | 9 Cancer 47 | 8 Libra 1 | 3 Virgo 14 |
Jupiter | 1 Virgo 37 | 15 Cancer 34 | 19 Virgo 33 |
Saturn | 29 Capricorn 50 | 0 Aries 41 | 0 Aquarius 15 |
Uranus | 23 Aries 11 | 1 Gemini 21 | 20 Aries 1 |
Neptune | 7 Virgo 18 | 1 Aries 38 | 10 Virgo 3 |
Pluto | 22 Cancer 37 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 23 Cancer 18 |
Rahu | 18 Pisces 0 | 19 Pisces 16 | 13 Pisces 5 |
Ketu | 18 Virgo 0 | 19 Virgo 16 | 13 Virgo 5 |
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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.Masaru Shirakata's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025