Erkki August Valdemar Vala, known by the pseudonym A. R. Torni, was a Finnish journalist, publisher, critic, and author. Born on December 17, 1902, in Porvoo and passing away on February 14, 1991, in Helsinki, Vala contributed significantly to Finnish literature and media. His work in journalism and publishing positioned him as an influential figure in his field. His original name was Erik Wadenström until he adopted his more recognized name later in life.
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Meaning of the name - Erkki
ruler, powerful
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Erkki Vala belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Porvoo
Place of Death: Helsinki
Occupation: journalist | writer
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Ephemeris for December 17, 1902
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Sagittarius 50 | 26 Sagittarius 0 | 28 Aries 27 |
| Moon | 0 Leo 54 | 0 Sagittarius 8 | 26 Capricorn 16 |
| Mercury | 27 Sagittarius 45 | 7 Sagittarius 37 | 5 Taurus 55 |
| Venus | 29 Sagittarius 21 | 21 Sagittarius 13 | 1 Gemini 43 |
| Mars | 28 Virgo 53 | 1 Capricorn 48 | 0 Libra 1 |
| Jupiter | 15 Aquarius 11 | 23 Cancer 6 | 13 Pisces 3 |
| Saturn | 26 Capricorn 38 | 25 Pisces 24 | 9 Aquarius 1 |
| Uranus | 21 Sagittarius 38 | 28 Taurus 24 | 25 Sagittarius 26 |
| Neptune | 2 Cancer 31 | 29 Pisces 22 | 1 Cancer 18 |
| Pluto | 18 Gemini 34 | 2 Aquarius 18 | 18 Gemini 5 |
| Rahu | 21 Libra 55 | 12 Pisces 55 | 15 Libra 24 |
| Ketu | 21 Aries 55 | 12 Virgo 55 | 15 Aries 24 |
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