Shais Rishon, also known by the pen name MaNishtana, is an African-American Orthodox rabbi, activist, and writer. He has contributed articles to notable publications including Tablet, Kveller, The Forward, Jewcy, and Hevria. He has also authored a semi-autobiographical novel under his pen name. In 2014, Rishon was recognized in The Jewish Week's annual '36 Under 36' list, which highlights influential Jews under the age of 36.
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Age (Today)
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Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Shais
The meaning of Shais is not widely documented, but it is often associated with strength, grace, and individuality.
Read Full Shais Name AnalysisFebruary 14, 1982 Facts
Generation Group
Shais Rishon belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Educated At: James Madison High School
Occupation: novelist | writer
Awards Received: The Jewish Week's 36 Under 36 (2014)
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for February 14, 1982
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 14, 2025 |
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Sun | 25 Aquarius 41 | 26 Aquarius 15 | 8 Aries 41 |
Moon | 13 Scorpio 8 | 20 Virgo 25 | 5 Gemini 33 |
Mercury | 3 Aquarius 2 | 0 Pisces 23 | 26 Pisces 2 |
Venus | 23 Capricorn 40 | 6 Aries 35 | 22 Aquarius 17 |
Mars | 18 Libra 56 | 17 Cancer 34 | 11 Libra 1 |
Jupiter | 10 Scorpio 1 | 11 Gemini 27 | 8 Scorpio 27 |
Saturn | 22 Libra 28 | 18 Pisces 54 | 20 Libra 8 |
Uranus | 4 Sagittarius 26 | 23 Taurus 22 | 4 Sagittarius 30 |
Neptune | 26 Sagittarius 33 | 28 Pisces 23 | 27 Sagittarius 3 |
Pluto | 26 Libra 51 | 2 Aquarius 28 | 26 Libra 1 |
Rahu | 20 Cancer 49 | 29 Pisces 7 | 18 Cancer 32 |
Ketu | 20 Capricorn 49 | 29 Virgo 7 | 18 Capricorn 32 |
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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.Shais Rishon's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025