Ari Väntänen is a Finnish journalist, author, translator, and musician born on February 23, 1974, in Kemijärvi. Before becoming a freelance writer, he served as the editor-in-chief of Suen, Finland's largest music magazine, from 2006 to 2014. He has contributed to various publications, including Turun Sanomat and Rytmi, and has authored several books while also translating literature. A musician as well, Väntänen has played guitar in bands like Telenovelas and Hundred Million Martians. He holds a master's degree in political science.
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Your next birthday is 218 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Ari
Read Full Ari Name AnalysisFebruary 23, 1974 Facts
Generation Group
Ari Väntänen belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Kemijärvi
Educated At: University degree in political science
Occupation: non-fiction writer | journalist | guitarist | translator
Employers: Suen (2006–2014)
Awards Received: Otavan kirjasäätiön tietokirjapalkinnon (2023)
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 February 23, 1974
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 23, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Pisces 42 | 5 Pisces 5 | 26 Aries 19 |
| Moon | 21 Pisces 34 | 24 Taurus 27 | 18 Aquarius 50 |
| Mercury | 7 Pisces 4 | 22 Pisces 1 | 8 Aries 27 |
| Venus | 27 Capricorn 50 | 16 Pisces 37 | 10 Pisces 22 |
| Mars | 27 Taurus 57 | 24 Aquarius 34 | 27 Gemini 50 |
| Jupiter | 26 Aquarius 50 | 15 Cancer 29 | 8 Pisces 28 |
| Saturn | 28 Gemini 8 | 1 Aries 0 | 0 Cancer 8 |
| Uranus | 27 Libra 35 | 27 Taurus 38 | 25 Libra 46 |
| Neptune | 9 Sagittarius 31 | 0 Aries 51 | 9 Sagittarius 15 |
| Pluto | 6 Libra 15 | 4 Aquarius 23 | 4 Libra 53 |
| Rahu | 25 Sagittarius 4 | 9 Pisces 19 | 22 Sagittarius 19 |
| Ketu | 25 Gemini 4 | 9 Virgo 19 | 22 Gemini 19 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ari Väntänen's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2026
