Shō Kitagawa is a Japanese balalaika player, conductor, and music director of the North Kitagawa Memorial Russian Folk Instruments Orchestra. Born on January 16, 1984, he comes from a family with strong ties to music; his grandfather was a researcher of Russian folk songs and a choir conductor, while his father was the first professional balalaika player from Japan. His notable achievement includes being the first Japanese (and foreigner) to win the International Russian Folk Instruments Competition in 2008.
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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.'
Read Full Sho Name AnalysisJanuary 16, 1984 Facts
Generation Group
Shō Kitagawa belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Tokyo
Occupation: musician
Employers: North Kitagawa Memorial Russian Folk Instruments Orchestra
Awards Received: First Japanese to win the International Russian Folk Instruments Competition in 2008
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 16, 1984
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Capricorn 45 | 26 Capricorn 34 | 8 Pisces 17 |
| Moon | 0 Cancer 10 | 2 Capricorn 36 | 23 Capricorn 51 |
| Mercury | 2 Capricorn 24 | 23 Capricorn 25 | 29 Aquarius 55 |
| Venus | 18 Sagittarius 55 | 28 Capricorn 58 | 10 Aquarius 29 |
| Mars | 2 Scorpio 50 | 24 Capricorn 48 | 21 Scorpio 5 |
| Jupiter | 29 Sagittarius 17 | 19 Cancer 16 | 7 Capricorn 22 |
| Saturn | 15 Scorpio 25 | 27 Pisces 10 | 16 Scorpio 42 |
| Uranus | 12 Sagittarius 0 | 27 Taurus 37 | 13 Sagittarius 26 |
| Neptune | 29 Sagittarius 55 | 29 Pisces 45 | 1 Capricorn 5 |
| Pluto | 2 Scorpio 1 | 3 Aquarius 12 | 1 Scorpio 57 |
| Rahu | 13 Gemini 42 | 11 Pisces 20 | 11 Gemini 28 |
| Ketu | 13 Sagittarius 42 | 11 Virgo 20 | 11 Sagittarius 28 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Shō Kitagawa's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2026
