Shinobu Saitō is a Japanese picture book author born on September 2, 1966, in Sakai, Osaka. After graduating from Saga Art College with a focus on Western painting, she worked as a textile designer before studying at the International Academy of Picture Book Classroom under Jun Takahata. She debuted in 1998 with 'Yoi Yoi Yoi', drawing on local landscapes. Alongside her books, she promotes handmade picture book activities, notably 'Acchan Agatsuku', created with children based on songs they sang. She received the Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award in 2008.
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Meaning of the name - Shinobu
enduring, patient, persevering, to bear, to endure
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Shinobu Saitō belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Sakai
Educated At: 嵯峨美術短期大学洋画科
Occupation: picture book writer
Awards Received: 産経児童出版文化賞ニッポン放送賞
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for May 1, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 52 | 11 Taurus 34 | 7 Cancer 29 |
| Moon | 28 Virgo 35 | 5 Cancer 46 | 0 Sagittarius 10 |
| Mercury | 17 Aries 11 | 16 Aries 29 | 3 Leo 10 |
| Venus | 26 Pisces 11 | 0 Aries 34 | 3 Gemini 48 |
| Mars | 10 Taurus 17 | 5 Leo 55 | 22 Gemini 13 |
| Jupiter | 29 Gemini 9 | 21 Gemini 31 | 11 Cancer 40 |
| Saturn | 26 Pisces 1 | 27 Pisces 50 | 29 Pisces 45 |
| Uranus | 15 Virgo 46 | 26 Taurus 22 | 16 Virgo 9 |
| Neptune | 21 Scorpio 5 | 1 Aries 7 | 19 Scorpio 40 |
| Pluto | 15 Virgo 59 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 16 Virgo 6 |
| Rahu | 26 Taurus 15 | 25 Pisces 6 | 23 Taurus 8 |
| Ketu | 26 Scorpio 15 | 25 Virgo 6 | 23 Scorpio 8 |
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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.Shinobu Saitō's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025
