Markku Karpio, born on April 4, 1961, in Muurla, is a Finnish author of children's and youth literature. In addition to his writing career, he also teaches creative writing. Karpio graduated as a student in 1980 and as a kindergarten teacher in 1984. His works often explore themes such as bullying, alienation, and racism from a young boy's perspective. Some of his notable books include '3 siltaa mantereelta' (1997) and 'Tie auki taivasta myöten' (2001). He has received several nominations and awards for his contributions to literature.
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Age (Today)
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Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Helsinki (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Markku
The exact meaning of Markku is uncertain, but it's often associated with strength and resilience.
Read Full Markku Name AnalysisApril 4, 1961 Facts
Generation Group
Markku Karpio belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Muurla
Educated At: 1980-01-01 | 1984-01-01
Occupation: writer
Employers: Creative writing teacher
Awards Received: 2005 Lasten LukuVarkaus nominee | Pertsa ja Kilu -nuortenkirjallisuuspalkinto winner (2005) | 2008 Topelius-palkinto nominee | 2009 LukuVarkaus nominee | 2009 Kirjava Kettu nominee | 2014 Kirjava Kettu nominee | 2014 Topelius-palkinto nominee
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 April 4, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 4, 2025 |
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Sun | 14 Aries 24 | 14 Aries 53 | 16 Gemini 24 |
Moon | 22 Scorpio 57 | 6 Cancer 28 | 6 Aries 1 |
Mercury | 20 Pisces 41 | 27 Pisces 15 | 8 Cancer 27 |
Venus | 24 Aries 50 | 26 Pisces 8 | 1 Taurus 21 |
Mars | 14 Cancer 53 | 24 Cancer 45 | 17 Leo 33 |
Jupiter | 3 Aquarius 7 | 16 Gemini 31 | 6 Aquarius 43 |
Saturn | 29 Capricorn 9 | 24 Pisces 49 | 29 Capricorn 31 |
Uranus | 21 Leo 57 | 24 Taurus 56 | 22 Leo 22 |
Neptune | 10 Scorpio 36 | 0 Aries 11 | 8 Scorpio 59 |
Pluto | 5 Virgo 57 | 3 Aquarius 36 | 5 Virgo 38 |
Rahu | 4 Virgo 23 | 26 Pisces 32 | 1 Virgo 0 |
Ketu | 4 Pisces 23 | 26 Virgo 32 | 1 Pisces 0 |
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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.Markku Karpio's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2025