Shō Watanabe is a Japanese physician, pathologist, epidemiologist, and nutritionist, born on January 18, 1941. He specialized in pathology and contributed significantly to cancer and cardiovascular disease prevention research. After developing diabetes, he began promoting the importance of diet and exercise for health management. A prolific author, his notable works include books on diet and diabetes management. He has held prominent positions, such as Director of the National Institute of Health and Nutrition and President of the Medical Rice Association. His research focuses on the health benefits of brown rice and tailored nutrition.
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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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Generation Group
Shō Watanabe belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: 平城
Educated At: Keio University
Occupation: physician
Employers: Doshisha University | Tokyo University of Agriculture | Waseda University
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 18, 1941
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 28 Capricorn 14 | 28 Capricorn 36 | 23 Aries 22 |
| Moon | 5 Libra 46 | 27 Capricorn 17 | 19 Scorpio 15 |
| Mercury | 3 Aquarius 0 | 26 Capricorn 42 | 2 Aries 14 |
| Venus | 6 Capricorn 1 | 1 Aquarius 29 | 21 Aries 55 |
| Mars | 9 Sagittarius 22 | 26 Capricorn 21 | 7 Aquarius 45 |
| Jupiter | 6 Taurus 11 | 19 Cancer 0 | 19 Taurus 57 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 9 | 27 Pisces 20 | 15 Taurus 0 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 13 | 27 Taurus 35 | 24 Taurus 18 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 36 | 29 Pisces 48 | 25 Virgo 36 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 18 | 3 Aquarius 16 | 2 Leo 2 |
| Rahu | 5 Libra 14 | 11 Pisces 13 | 0 Libra 43 |
| Ketu | 5 Aries 14 | 11 Virgo 13 | 0 Aries 43 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Shō Watanabe's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026