William "Grit" Laskin, born on August 23, 1953, is a renowned Canadian luthier and musician celebrated for his exceptional acoustic guitars and unique innovations including the "Laskin Armrest" and "Ribrest." A master of inlay art, he is recognized as one of North America's most astonishing inlay artists, according to author Larry Robinson. Laskin's instruments are not only known for their craftsmanship but have also been displayed as artistic pieces in various museums.
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Your next birthday is 335 days away.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Generation Group
William Laskin belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ontario
Occupation: musical instrument maker | luthier
Awards Received: Member of the Order of Canada
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 August 23, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 23, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Virgo 15 | 0 Virgo 49 | 10 Scorpio 59 |
| Moon | 14 Aquarius 18 | 6 Virgo 7 | 7 Libra 28 |
| Mercury | 16 Leo 11 | 13 Leo 10 | 0 Sagittarius 41 |
| Venus | 22 Cancer 33 | 27 Cancer 38 | 19 Libra 57 |
| Mars | 16 Leo 0 | 10 Libra 34 | 1 Libra 19 |
| Jupiter | 22 Gemini 7 | 16 Cancer 21 | 25 Gemini 36 |
| Saturn | 23 Libra 55 | 0 Aries 27 | 1 Scorpio 55 |
| Uranus | 21 Cancer 17 | 1 Gemini 24 | 23 Cancer 7 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 48 | 1 Aries 33 | 24 Libra 16 |
| Pluto | 23 Leo 10 | 1 Aquarius 55 | 24 Leo 53 |
| Rahu | 1 Aquarius 38 | 19 Pisces 4 | 27 Capricorn 50 |
| Ketu | 1 Leo 38 | 19 Virgo 4 | 27 Cancer 50 |
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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.William Laskin's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025
