Markku Juhani Salo, born on January 20, 1954, in Nokia, is a Finnish designer and glass artist known for both his glass works and mass-produced glass items such as Nappi candle holders, Oliivi glasses, and Aava vases. He graduated as an artist and industrial designer and has worked in various capacities, including teaching and collaborating with notable Finnish brands. His work is exhibited in prestigious locations, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and he has received numerous awards, including the Kaj Franck Award in 2015 and a state artist pension in 2018.
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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 AnalysisJanuary 20, 1954 Facts
Generation Group
Markku Salo belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Nokia
Educated At: Kankaanpään taidekoulusta | Taideteollinen korkeakoulu
Occupation: designer | visual artist | glass artist
Employers: Salora | Iittala-Nuutajärvi Oy | Muotohuone Oy
Awards Received: Kaj Franck Design Prize
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 20, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 20, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 20, 2026 |
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| Sun | 0 Aquarius 7 | 0 Aquarius 39 | 12 Aries 25 |
| Moon | 18 Leo 52 | 22 Aquarius 37 | 0 Aries 54 |
| Mercury | 4 Aquarius 3 | 0 Aquarius 1 | 15 Pisces 12 |
| Venus | 27 Capricorn 53 | 4 Aquarius 0 | 27 Aries 48 |
| Mars | 18 Scorpio 32 | 27 Capricorn 55 | 26 Sagittarius 2 |
| Jupiter | 16 Gemini 53 | 18 Cancer 44 | 20 Gemini 15 |
| Saturn | 9 Scorpio 11 | 27 Pisces 30 | 8 Scorpio 19 |
| Uranus | 20 Cancer 42 | 27 Taurus 33 | 19 Cancer 2 |
| Neptune | 26 Libra 3 | 29 Pisces 51 | 25 Libra 2 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 20 | 3 Aquarius 20 | 22 Leo 45 |
| Rahu | 23 Capricorn 42 | 11 Pisces 7 | 19 Capricorn 53 |
| Ketu | 23 Cancer 42 | 11 Virgo 7 | 19 Cancer 53 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Markku Salo's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026
