Laura Elina Saarikoski (née Pekonen) is a Finnish journalist born on September 24, 1974. She previously served as the editor-in-chief of in-depth content at Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's leading newspaper. Saarikoski is especially known for her reporting on the United States. In recognition of her work, she was awarded the Bonnier Journalism Prize in 2017 in the category of Journalist of the Year.
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Your next birthday is 305 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Laura
laurel, bay tree
Read Full Laura Name AnalysisSeptember 24, 1974 Facts
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Laura Saarikoski belongs to the Generation X group.
Educated At: Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism | University of Tampere | George Washington University | University of Helsinki
Occupation: journalist
Spouses: Saska Saarikoski
Employers: Helsingin Sanomat
Awards Received: Grand Prize for Journalism
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 September 24, 1974
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 1 Libra 15 | 1 Libra 54 | 21 Scorpio 56 |
| Moon | 16 Capricorn 56 | 3 Scorpio 59 | 0 Sagittarius 6 |
| Mercury | 26 Libra 9 | 10 Libra 54 | 3 Scorpio 41 |
| Venus | 20 Virgo 10 | 6 Virgo 20 | 23 Scorpio 59 |
| Mars | 7 Libra 44 | 1 Scorpio 36 | 11 Scorpio 49 |
| Jupiter | 10 Pisces 17 | 21 Cancer 40 | 8 Pisces 2 |
| Saturn | 18 Cancer 0 | 28 Pisces 7 | 19 Cancer 5 |
| Uranus | 26 Libra 31 | 1 Gemini 20 | 29 Libra 39 |
| Neptune | 7 Sagittarius 11 | 0 Aries 42 | 8 Sagittarius 41 |
| Pluto | 6 Libra 29 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 8 Libra 19 |
| Rahu | 13 Sagittarius 47 | 17 Pisces 22 | 11 Sagittarius 5 |
| Ketu | 13 Gemini 47 | 17 Virgo 22 | 11 Gemini 5 |
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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.Laura Saarikoski's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2025
