Minoru Kitani was a prominent professional Go player and teacher in Japan during the 20th century. Born on January 25, 1909, in Kōbe, Kitani gained recognition for his contributions to the game of Go, where he played a significant role in its development and popularization. He is regarded as one of the most notable figures in the Go community, influencing many players through his teachings and matches. Kitani's legacy continues to impact the world of Go, making him an essential part of its history.
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Time Zone - Asia/Tokyo (9:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Minoru
bright, shining
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Minoru Kitani belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kobe
Place of Death: Japan
Occupation: Go professional
Children: Akira Kitani | Reiko Kobayashi | Tomoko Yoshida
Awards Received: Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class
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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 January 25, 1909
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 25, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 25, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Aquarius 32 | 5 Aquarius 8 | 0 Gemini 22 |
| Moon | 17 Pisces 48 | 21 Aries 20 | 3 Cancer 11 |
| Mercury | 22 Aquarius 46 | 7 Aquarius 30 | 22 Gemini 35 |
| Venus | 11 Capricorn 25 | 9 Aquarius 33 | 6 Gemini 36 |
| Mars | 9 Sagittarius 58 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 27 Aquarius 37 |
| Jupiter | 13 Virgo 14 | 18 Cancer 11 | 4 Virgo 57 |
| Saturn | 5 Aries 57 | 27 Pisces 54 | 19 Aries 19 |
| Uranus | 17 Capricorn 59 | 27 Taurus 30 | 20 Capricorn 46 |
| Neptune | 15 Cancer 12 | 29 Pisces 57 | 15 Cancer 10 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 7 | 3 Aquarius 28 | 24 Gemini 44 |
| Rahu | 23 Gemini 49 | 10 Pisces 53 | 17 Gemini 37 |
| Ketu | 23 Sagittarius 49 | 10 Virgo 53 | 17 Sagittarius 37 |
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