Tan Dun is a Chinese composer, conductor, and music producer, born in Changsha in 1957. Renowned for his innovative use of traditional Chinese elements along with contemporary influences, he is well-known for his film scores and concert music. Tan Dun creatively incorporates unique instruments such as the Viola d'amore into his compositions, garnering international accolades and recognition in the world of classical and film music.
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Meaning of the name - Tan
The name Tan is believed to be a shortened form of various names, with its meaning often linked to concepts like 'natural beauty' or 'strength'.
Read Full Tan Name AnalysisAugust 18, 1957 Facts
Generation Group
Tan Dun belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Changsha
Educated At: Columbia University School of the Arts | Columbia University
Occupation: viola d'amore player | film score composer | musician | conductor | composer
Awards Received: Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT | Musikpreis der Stadt Duisburg | Grawemeyer Award | Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition | Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg | Academy Award for Best Original Score
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Ephemeris for August 18, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Leo 27 | 26 Leo 14 | 1 Scorpio 1 |
| Moon | 25 Taurus 39 | 11 Aquarius 31 | 21 Scorpio 23 |
| Mercury | 22 Virgo 7 | 26 Leo 54 | 1 Scorpio 24 |
| Venus | 28 Virgo 25 | 16 Virgo 42 | 16 Sagittarius 33 |
| Mars | 6 Virgo 38 | 19 Gemini 19 | 19 Libra 56 |
| Jupiter | 2 Libra 2 | 17 Gemini 17 | 16 Libra 8 |
| Saturn | 8 Sagittarius 9 | 17 Pisces 27 | 12 Sagittarius 5 |
| Uranus | 8 Leo 28 | 27 Taurus 12 | 11 Leo 26 |
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 12 | 29 Pisces 22 | 2 Scorpio 17 |
| Pluto | 29 Leo 58 | 0 Aquarius 15 | 1 Virgo 54 |
| Rahu | 14 Scorpio 32 | 8 Aries 39 | 10 Scorpio 59 |
| Ketu | 14 Taurus 32 | 8 Libra 39 | 10 Taurus 59 |
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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.Tan Dun's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025
