James Nyoraku Schlefer, born in 1956, is a renowned shakuhachi performer, teacher, and composer based in New York City. A recipient of two prestigious certificates from Mujuan Dojo, he has collaborated with various Japanese musicians and performed globally. With a master's in musicology, he teaches at Columbia University and CUNY. Schlefer has released four solo albums, with his latest, 'Spring Sounds, Spring Seas,' featuring original compositions. Noted for his expertise, he frequently lectures on Japanese music while being a prominent solo artist in orchestral and contemporary settings.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisAugust 31, 1956 Facts
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James Nyoraku Schlefer belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Educated At: Queens College, City University of New York
Occupation: composer
Employers: Columbia University | City University of New York
Awards Received: Dai-Shi-Han (Grand Master), Shi-Han certificate
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 31, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8 Virgo 14 | 8 Virgo 46 | 15 Scorpio 16 |
| Moon | 11 Cancer 26 | 12 Leo 12 | 13 Capricorn 29 |
| Mercury | 5 Libra 21 | 21 Leo 57 | 12 Scorpio 8 |
| Venus | 22 Cancer 23 | 2 Libra 38 | 8 Libra 16 |
| Mars | 20 Pisces 52 | 27 Gemini 30 | 17 Pisces 59 |
| Jupiter | 11 Virgo 5 | 18 Gemini 59 | 24 Virgo 54 |
| Saturn | 27 Scorpio 26 | 16 Pisces 30 | 3 Sagittarius 25 |
| Uranus | 4 Leo 50 | 27 Taurus 17 | 7 Leo 0 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 23 | 29 Pisces 3 | 0 Scorpio 43 |
| Pluto | 28 Leo 37 | 0 Aquarius 0 | 0 Virgo 17 |
| Rahu | 3 Sagittarius 11 | 7 Aries 58 | 29 Scorpio 35 |
| Ketu | 3 Gemini 11 | 7 Libra 58 | 29 Taurus 35 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.James Nyoraku Schlefer's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 30 May, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 October, 2024 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 17 October, 2024 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 16 November, 2024
