Astrid Sofia Gartz was a Finnish journalist who worked at Yleisradio, initially in the Swedish-language news department. Throughout her career, she held various roles including news reporter, producer, and from 1994, program director for TV1. She studied political science at the University of Helsinki from 1962 to 1964, worked for STT from 1964 to 1966, and was influential in investigative journalism with her initiative for the program MOT. Gartz served as a city councilor in Helsinki and received numerous awards for her contributions to journalism and media.
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Time Zone - Europe/Helsinki (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Astrid
divine strength, godly power
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Astrid Gartz belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Liljendal
Place of Death: Helsinki
Educated At: University of Helsinki
Occupation: journalist | politician | reporter
Employers: Yleisradio | STT
Awards Received: Golden Venla | State Award for Public Information
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Ephemeris for January 8, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 30 | 18 Capricorn 7 | 12 Aries 2 |
| Moon | 24 Virgo 32 | 22 Virgo 29 | 24 Libra 0 |
| Mercury | 27 Capricorn 59 | 10 Capricorn 8 | 24 Pisces 58 |
| Venus | 20 Aquarius 46 | 18 Capricorn 32 | 26 Aquarius 16 |
| Mars | 28 Aries 18 | 18 Capricorn 23 | 15 Gemini 33 |
| Jupiter | 12 Gemini 31 | 20 Cancer 23 | 16 Gemini 1 |
| Saturn | 22 Taurus 5 | 26 Pisces 33 | 25 Taurus 55 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 39 | 27 Taurus 46 | 27 Taurus 44 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 53 | 29 Pisces 36 | 28 Virgo 9 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 1 | 2 Aquarius 56 | 3 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 16 Virgo 27 | 11 Pisces 46 | 12 Virgo 0 |
| Ketu | 16 Pisces 27 | 11 Virgo 46 | 12 Pisces 0 |
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