Shō Hara, born on January 3, 1931, in Nagoya, Japan, is a distinguished researcher of children's literature and a translator. He is a former professor at Chūkyō University and was awarded the title of emeritus professor in 2002. He has held leadership positions in various literary associations and has received multiple accolades for his contributions to children's literature, including the Nimi Nankichi Literary Award. Hara has authored and co-authored numerous books and edited works on the subject, enriching the field with his insights and studies.
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Time Zone - Asia/Tokyo (9:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Sho
The meaning of Sho depends on its origin and usage. It can be a shortened form of various names, each carrying different meanings. For example, 'Shota' means 'bright,' 'Shō' is associated with the Japanese concept of 'sho,' meaning 'life,' and 'Joshua' means 'God is salvation.'
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Shō Hara belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Nagoya
Educated At: Nanzan University
Occupation: Children's literature researcher | Translator | Professor
Employers: Chukyo University
Awards Received: 1974 Nimi Nankichi Literary Award | 2004 Children's Culture Distinguished Service Award
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 January 3, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 3, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 3, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Capricorn 46 | 12 Capricorn 44 | 17 Aries 19 |
| Moon | 22 Gemini 38 | 8 Cancer 43 | 27 Sagittarius 7 |
| Mercury | 18 Capricorn 39 | 1 Capricorn 54 | 6 Taurus 21 |
| Venus | 29 Scorpio 32 | 11 Capricorn 53 | 8 Pisces 39 |
| Mars | 15 Leo 10 | 14 Capricorn 19 | 2 Leo 19 |
| Jupiter | 15 Cancer 45 | 21 Cancer 5 | 11 Cancer 52 |
| Saturn | 14 Capricorn 12 | 26 Pisces 12 | 22 Capricorn 59 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 29 | 27 Taurus 54 | 15 Aries 26 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 36 | 29 Pisces 31 | 3 Virgo 21 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 58 | 2 Aquarius 47 | 18 Cancer 42 |
| Rahu | 19 Aries 29 | 12 Pisces 3 | 14 Aries 28 |
| Ketu | 19 Libra 29 | 12 Virgo 3 | 14 Libra 28 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Shō Hara's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2026
