Yoko Kitayama (北山 葉子), born on May 15, 1949, in Tokyo, is a renowned Japanese picture book author and translator celebrated for her many books featuring dogs. She graduated from the Bunka Gakuin College of Art in 1975. Her popular series 'Yutako-kun's Proud Dog' won various awards, showcasing her ability to depict human-animal relationships. Kitayama is known for her deep affection for dogs, and even took a break from writing to raise her Siberian Husky. She writes for both children and adults, with her works continuing to appeal across generations.
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Meaning of the name - Yoko
ocean child, child of the ocean
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Yoko Kitayama belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Tokyo
Educated At: Bunka Gakuin College of Art
Occupation: writer
Awards Received: Kodansha Publishing Culture Award (1989) | Roadside Stone Youth Literature Award (1993) | Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award (2009)
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Ephemeris for May 15, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Taurus 31 | 25 Taurus 7 | 7 Leo 10 |
| Moon | 6 Capricorn 18 | 28 Sagittarius 30 | 12 Libra 57 |
| Mercury | 15 Gemini 2 | 9 Taurus 12 | 11 Leo 27 |
| Venus | 2 Gemini 5 | 10 Aries 24 | 4 Virgo 55 |
| Mars | 11 Taurus 37 | 12 Leo 39 | 5 Cancer 1 |
| Jupiter | 2 Aquarius 1 | 24 Gemini 26 | 25 Capricorn 48 |
| Saturn | 0 Virgo 0 | 29 Pisces 8 | 5 Virgo 53 |
| Uranus | 28 Gemini 36 | 27 Taurus 11 | 2 Cancer 57 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 46 | 1 Aries 30 | 12 Libra 45 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 13 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 15 Leo 53 |
| Rahu | 24 Aries 18 | 24 Pisces 21 | 20 Aries 16 |
| Ketu | 24 Libra 18 | 24 Virgo 21 | 20 Libra 16 |
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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.Yoko Kitayama's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025
