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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Your next birthday is 56 days away.
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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
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for January 5, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Capricorn 53 | 14 Capricorn 50 | 17 Pisces 39 |
| Moon | 3 Capricorn 51 | 2 Scorpio 9 | 19 Aries 44 |
| Mercury | 26 Capricorn 53 | 23 Sagittarius 4 | 21 Aquarius 8 |
| Venus | 9 Capricorn 42 | 8 Sagittarius 21 | 27 Pisces 26 |
| Mars | 9 Capricorn 3 | 0 Capricorn 48 | 27 Aquarius 9 |
| Jupiter | 11 Aquarius 23 | 5 Taurus 36 | 25 Aquarius 59 |
| Saturn | 0 Aquarius 29 | 3 Pisces 38 | 7 Aquarius 33 |
| Uranus | 0 Virgo 10 | 19 Taurus 18 | 27 Leo 43 |
| Neptune | 13 Scorpio 3 | 25 Pisces 9 | 13 Scorpio 20 |
| Pluto | 9 Virgo 58 | 29 Capricorn 30 | 8 Virgo 37 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 45 | 20 Aries 37 | 16 Leo 28 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 45 | 20 Libra 37 | 16 Aquarius 28 |
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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.Mariko Tsuruta's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 17 September, 2024 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 27 October, 2024 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 06 November, 2024 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 06 November, 2024
