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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 11, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Cancer 50 | 19 Cancer 25 | 28 Virgo 10 |
| Moon | 28 Scorpio 51 | 11 Gemini 16 | 26 Cancer 2 |
| Mercury | 10 Cancer 33 | 21 Cancer 34 | 20 Libra 14 |
| Venus | 28 Leo 5 | 2 Virgo 12 | 13 Scorpio 14 |
| Mars | 27 Sagittarius 42 | 9 Gemini 6 | 12 Capricorn 15 |
| Jupiter | 10 Cancer 41 | 2 Leo 30 | 25 Cancer 2 |
| Saturn | 3 Scorpio 11 | 14 Aries 25 | 7 Scorpio 30 |
| Uranus | 23 Cancer 6 | 4 Gemini 14 | 26 Cancer 56 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 18 | 4 Aries 24 | 24 Libra 47 |
| Pluto | 23 Leo 32 | 4 Aquarius 38 | 25 Leo 44 |
| Rahu | 14 Capricorn 35 | 2 Pisces 0 | 10 Capricorn 46 |
| Ketu | 14 Cancer 35 | 2 Virgo 0 | 10 Cancer 46 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Motoyuki Shibata's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026
