Ōtani Chōken, born on March 27, 1930, is a Japanese Buddhist monk known for his role in the Jōdo Shinshū sect. He holds the name Gengyo and serves as the 25th head priest of the Higashi Hongan-ji, a significant sect within Jōdo Shinshū. Chōken has also held positions of leadership, including president of the All Japan Buddhist Federation. Notably, he is a cousin of Emperor emeritus Akihito, adding to his prominence. He comes from a family of Buddhist clerics, with his siblings also involved in the religious community.
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Meaning of the name - Ōtani
The name Ōtani doesn't have a singular, universal meaning. Its significance is often tied to the specific family or region it originates from. It can be associated with a particular location, historical event, or family crest (kamon).
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Generation Group
Ōtani Chōken belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: Bhikkhu
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 March 27, 1930
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 27, 2025 |
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Sun | 6 Aries 18 | 7 Aries 16 | 8 Cancer 9 |
Moon | 7 Pisces 19 | 12 Pisces 58 | 5 Virgo 48 |
Mercury | 1 Aries 25 | 1 Aries 54 | 21 Gemini 57 |
Venus | 18 Aries 22 | 29 Pisces 49 | 13 Leo 38 |
Mars | 8 Pisces 11 | 22 Cancer 15 | 20 Taurus 12 |
Jupiter | 10 Gemini 56 | 15 Gemini 20 | 0 Cancer 45 |
Saturn | 11 Capricorn 39 | 23 Pisces 53 | 8 Capricorn 55 |
Uranus | 11 Aries 2 | 24 Taurus 35 | 15 Aries 11 |
Neptune | 1 Virgo 20 | 29 Pisces 53 | 1 Virgo 26 |
Pluto | 17 Cancer 27 | 3 Aquarius 28 | 18 Cancer 52 |
Rahu | 4 Taurus 24 | 26 Pisces 57 | 29 Aries 22 |
Ketu | 4 Scorpio 24 | 26 Virgo 57 | 29 Libra 22 |
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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.Ōtani Chōken's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2025