Ilkka Tapio Virtanen, born on January 4, 1944, in Paimio, is a Finnish mathematician and professor, known for his role as a former rector of the University of Vaasa. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Turku in 1977 and served in various academic positions, including acting associate professor in operational research and professor in applied mathematics since 1983. He was rector from 1987 to 1994 and dean from 1998 to 2007. His research areas include operational research, economic applications of mathematics, futures studies, reliability theory, and distribution theory.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 354 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
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 AnalysisJanuary 4, 1944 Facts
Generation Group
Ilkka Virtanen belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Paimio
Educated At: University of Turku
Occupation: mathematician
Employers: University of Vaasa
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 January 4, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13 Capricorn 14 | 14 Capricorn 21 | 5 Aries 55 |
| Moon | 6 Taurus 43 | 1 Leo 55 | 6 Taurus 40 |
| Mercury | 22 Capricorn 28 | 4 Capricorn 21 | 14 Aries 53 |
| Venus | 1 Sagittarius 48 | 13 Capricorn 52 | 11 Pisces 48 |
| Mars | 5 Gemini 3 | 15 Capricorn 32 | 29 Gemini 9 |
| Jupiter | 26 Leo 5 | 20 Cancer 52 | 17 Leo 18 |
| Saturn | 21 Gemini 56 | 26 Pisces 18 | 21 Gemini 8 |
| Uranus | 5 Gemini 27 | 27 Taurus 51 | 5 Gemini 38 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 15 | 29 Pisces 33 | 2 Libra 48 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 7 | 2 Aquarius 50 | 6 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 7 Leo 59 | 11 Pisces 58 | 3 Leo 38 |
| Ketu | 7 Aquarius 59 | 11 Virgo 58 | 3 Aquarius 38 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Ilkka Virtanen's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2026
