Mariko Tsuruta is a Japanese artist born on January 5, 1962, in Kumamoto Prefecture and currently resides in Tokyo. Known for her unique creations of teddy bears, kappa, and plush toys, Tsuruta began her teddy bear journey in 1995 after the joy a bear brought to a young girl inspired her. With collaborations including Disney and a debut at a French craft fair in 2012, she has authored books about her art and experiences. Her works are sold in Japan and Paris, and she actively conducts research on animals in Paris.
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Meaning of the name - Mariko
child of truth, truthful child
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Mariko Tsuruta belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Kumamoto Prefecture
Occupation: Animal and Teddy Bear Artist | Creator of Kappa and Dogu | Plush Toy Maker
Awards Received: Special Jury Prize at the 4th Shimanto River Kappa Sculpture Award
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Ephemeris for January 5, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Capricorn 53 | 15 Capricorn 37 | 18 Pisces 39 |
| Moon | 3 Capricorn 51 | 28 Pisces 47 | 4 Taurus 25 |
| Mercury | 26 Capricorn 53 | 26 Sagittarius 10 | 22 Aquarius 22 |
| Venus | 9 Capricorn 42 | 2 Pisces 42 | 28 Pisces 41 |
| Mars | 9 Capricorn 3 | 0 Leo 17 | 27 Aquarius 57 |
| Jupiter | 11 Aquarius 23 | 12 Gemini 44 | 26 Aquarius 13 |
| Saturn | 0 Aquarius 29 | 14 Pisces 50 | 7 Aquarius 39 |
| Uranus | 0 Virgo 10 | 23 Taurus 32 | 27 Leo 41 |
| Neptune | 13 Scorpio 3 | 27 Pisces 22 | 13 Scorpio 19 |
| Pluto | 9 Virgo 58 | 1 Aquarius 12 | 8 Virgo 35 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 45 | 1 Aries 14 | 16 Leo 25 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 45 | 1 Libra 14 | 16 Aquarius 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.Mariko Tsuruta's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025
