Ira John Rapson, born on February 4, 1953, in Gary, Indiana, is an American jazz musician known for his proficiency as a trombonist and composer. He currently leads the jazz studies program at the University of Iowa, contributing to the education of emerging musicians and the advancement of jazz as a genre.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 342 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Generation Group
John Rapson belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Gary
Educated At: Westmont College | Wesleyan University
Occupation: jazz musician | university teacher
Employers: University of Iowa
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for February 4, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 4, 2025 |
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Sun | 15 Aquarius 38 | 16 Aquarius 10 | 27 Aries 25 |
Moon | 18 Libra 3 | 8 Taurus 31 | 19 Gemini 9 |
Mercury | 16 Aquarius 58 | 12 Aquarius 43 | 0 Aries 3 |
Venus | 2 Aries 29 | 0 Aries 18 | 20 Aries 23 |
Mars | 27 Pisces 30 | 19 Cancer 26 | 20 Taurus 30 |
Jupiter | 12 Taurus 20 | 11 Gemini 16 | 24 Taurus 50 |
Saturn | 27 Libra 49 | 17 Pisces 46 | 24 Libra 16 |
Uranus | 15 Cancer 21 | 23 Taurus 17 | 14 Cancer 46 |
Neptune | 23 Libra 51 | 28 Pisces 4 | 22 Libra 23 |
Pluto | 22 Leo 12 | 2 Aquarius 10 | 20 Leo 50 |
Rahu | 12 Aquarius 14 | 29 Pisces 39 | 8 Aquarius 25 |
Ketu | 12 Leo 14 | 29 Virgo 39 | 8 Leo 25 |
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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.John Rapson's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025