Ilkka Pöyhönen is a Finnish academic born on August 31, 1948, in Helsinki. He served as the rector of Lappeenranta University of Technology from 2008 to 2014. Pöyhönen studied engineering at the Teknillinen korkeakoulu, earning his diploma in 1972 and a doctorate in the mechanical technology of wood in 1991. He held various roles including CEO of Suomen Sahat ry and assistant director at Suomen Metsäteollisuuden Keskusliitto. He has also worked as a professor and lecturer within the university's mechanical engineering and wood technology departments.
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Age (Today)
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Meaning of the name - Ilkka
The name Ilkka is of Finnish origin, and its meaning is uncertain. Some theories suggest it might be related to the Finnish word 'ilkka' meaning 'unique' or 'special', while others connect it to the word 'ilkku' meaning 'small wolf'.
Read Full Ilkka Name AnalysisAugust 31, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
Ilkka Pöyhönen belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Helsinki
Educated At: Teknillinen korkeakoulu
Occupation: professor
Employers: Lappeenrannan teknillinen yliopisto | Suomen Sahat ry | Suomen Metsäteollisuuden Keskusliitto | Metsäteollisuus ry
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 August 31, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025 |
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Sun | 8 Virgo 10 | 8 Virgo 32 | 24 Scorpio 16 |
Moon | 28 Cancer 54 | 13 Sagittarius 23 | 23 Taurus 34 |
Mercury | 25 Virgo 21 | 26 Leo 30 | 9 Scorpio 45 |
Venus | 22 Cancer 20 | 7 Leo 12 | 18 Libra 36 |
Mars | 28 Libra 7 | 15 Libra 44 | 22 Sagittarius 19 |
Jupiter | 19 Sagittarius 22 | 17 Cancer 50 | 0 Capricorn 11 |
Saturn | 28 Leo 10 | 29 Pisces 55 | 5 Virgo 50 |
Uranus | 0 Cancer 3 | 1 Gemini 28 | 29 Gemini 53 |
Neptune | 11 Libra 28 | 1 Aries 21 | 14 Libra 11 |
Pluto | 15 Leo 17 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 16 Leo 33 |
Rahu | 7 Taurus 54 | 18 Pisces 38 | 3 Taurus 50 |
Ketu | 7 Scorpio 54 | 18 Virgo 38 | 3 Scorpio 50 |
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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.Ilkka Pöyhönen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025