Kari Juhani Takanen is a Finnish rear admiral, born on May 12, 1957, in Tampere. He served as the Chief of Defence Command in Finland from 2016 to 2017. Takanen graduated from the Cadet School in 1981, where he was the top cadet of his class. His career included roles such as aide-de-camp to the Commander of the Defence Forces and commander of the Archipelago Sea defence area. After his military career, he worked as a consultant for Saab JAS-39 NG in Finland's fighter acquisition.
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Meaning of the name - Kari
free, beloved
Read Full Kari Name AnalysisMay 12, 1957 Facts
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Kari Juhani Takanen belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Tampere
Educated At: Kadettikoulu
Occupation: military officer
Employers: Puolustusvoimain komentaja | Saaristomeren meripuolustusalueen komentaja | Puolustusvoimien valmiuspäällikkö | Merivoimien komentaja | Saab JAS-39 NG
Awards Received: Cross of Merit of the War Invalides | Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star | Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland | Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland | Medal for Military Merits | Knight Commander of the Order of Merit
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 May 12, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 12, 2025 |
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Sun | 21 Taurus 41 | 22 Taurus 13 | 26 Cancer 44 |
Moon | 5 Scorpio 53 | 22 Scorpio 14 | 22 Aries 14 |
Mercury | 11 Taurus 26 | 3 Taurus 47 | 13 Leo 4 |
Venus | 29 Taurus 4 | 8 Aries 2 | 22 Leo 13 |
Mars | 5 Cancer 3 | 11 Leo 10 | 17 Leo 41 |
Jupiter | 21 Virgo 43 | 23 Gemini 47 | 26 Virgo 49 |
Saturn | 12 Sagittarius 55 | 28 Pisces 52 | 8 Sagittarius 34 |
Uranus | 3 Leo 20 | 27 Taurus 0 | 6 Leo 38 |
Neptune | 0 Scorpio 40 | 1 Aries 26 | 29 Libra 50 |
Pluto | 27 Leo 54 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 29 Leo 2 |
Rahu | 19 Scorpio 44 | 24 Pisces 31 | 16 Scorpio 8 |
Ketu | 19 Taurus 44 | 24 Virgo 31 | 16 Taurus 8 |
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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.Kari Juhani Takanen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025