Shawn Short, born on April 1, 1978, is a multifaceted American artist known for his work as a choreographer, dancer, photographer, and film director. He is the founder of the Ngoma Center for Dance and created its flagship program, Dissonance Dance Theatre, which focuses on contemporary dance and artistic expression. Short's contributions to the performing arts extend beyond choreography, showcasing his diverse skill set and dedication to fostering creativity in dance.
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Meaning of the name - Shawn
God is gracious
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Generation Group
Shawn Short belongs to the Generation X group.
Occupation: dancer | choreographer | film director | photographer
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 April 1, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 11 Aries 37 | 12 Aries 13 | 27 Taurus 23 |
Moon | 25 Capricorn 51 | 27 Taurus 52 | 6 Libra 50 |
Mercury | 26 Aries 8 | 28 Pisces 21 | 3 Taurus 8 |
Venus | 28 Aries 33 | 27 Pisces 13 | 25 Gemini 56 |
Mars | 27 Cancer 6 | 23 Cancer 50 | 16 Leo 15 |
Jupiter | 28 Gemini 34 | 16 Gemini 5 | 6 Cancer 19 |
Saturn | 24 Leo 34 | 24 Pisces 29 | 24 Leo 30 |
Uranus | 15 Scorpio 45 | 24 Taurus 48 | 13 Scorpio 53 |
Neptune | 18 Sagittarius 17 | 0 Aries 5 | 17 Sagittarius 29 |
Pluto | 15 Libra 26 | 3 Aquarius 33 | 14 Libra 15 |
Rahu | 5 Libra 45 | 26 Pisces 41 | 3 Libra 15 |
Ketu | 5 Aries 45 | 26 Virgo 41 | 3 Aries 15 |
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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.Shawn Short's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025