Motoyuki Shibata, born on July 11, 1954, is a prominent Japanese scholar of American literature and a translator. He holds the title of Emeritus Professor at the University of Tokyo. Shibata has translated numerous works from contemporary American literature, particularly focusing on postmodern authors like Paul Auster, Charles Bukowski, Steve Erickson, Steven Millhauser, and Richard Powers. His translations are highly regarded and have garnered attention in Japan, with some works becoming more popular there than in the United States, such as those by Rebecca Brown.
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Meaning of the name - Motoyuki
origin/root/foundation + snow
Read Full Motoyuki Name AnalysisJuly 11, 1954 Facts
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Motoyuki Shibata belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ota
Educated At: University of Tokyo
Occupation: translator
Employers: Tokyo Gakugei University | University of Tokyo
Awards Received: Kodansha Essay Award
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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 July 11, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 11, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 11, 2025 |
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| Sun | 18 Cancer 50 | 19 Cancer 38 | 27 Virgo 11 |
| Moon | 28 Scorpio 51 | 29 Capricorn 53 | 12 Cancer 45 |
| Mercury | 10 Cancer 33 | 13 Leo 55 | 18 Libra 50 |
| Venus | 28 Leo 5 | 7 Gemini 51 | 12 Scorpio 24 |
| Mars | 27 Sagittarius 42 | 14 Virgo 3 | 11 Capricorn 43 |
| Jupiter | 10 Cancer 41 | 7 Cancer 15 | 24 Cancer 53 |
| Saturn | 3 Scorpio 11 | 1 Aries 49 | 7 Scorpio 24 |
| Uranus | 23 Cancer 6 | 0 Gemini 12 | 26 Cancer 54 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 18 | 2 Aries 9 | 24 Libra 45 |
| Pluto | 23 Leo 32 | 2 Aquarius 53 | 25 Leo 43 |
| Rahu | 14 Capricorn 35 | 21 Pisces 20 | 10 Capricorn 50 |
| Ketu | 14 Cancer 35 | 21 Virgo 20 | 10 Cancer 50 |
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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.Motoyuki Shibata's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025
