Markku Juhani Sotarauta, born April 24, 1963, in Turku, is a Finnish professor of regional studies at Tampere University. He holds a doctorate in administrative sciences and leads the regional development research unit (Sente). An expert in urban and regional development, Sotarauta has focused on leadership research since the 2000s and has directed several international research projects. He has served in various administrative roles within the university and received multiple honors for his contributions to development work and academic conferences.
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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 24, 1963 Facts
Generation Group
Markku Sotarauta belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Turku
Occupation: professor
Employers: Tampere University | Newcastle University
Awards Received: Artturi Leinosen palkinto | tulevaisuuspalkinto | vuoden paras konferenssi
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 24, 1963
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 3 Taurus 48 | 4 Taurus 46 | 3 Cancer 25 |
| Moon | 16 Taurus 3 | 21 Pisces 16 | 27 Leo 25 |
| Mercury | 23 Taurus 56 | 7 Aries 42 | 14 Gemini 29 |
| Venus | 0 Aries 40 | 27 Pisces 7 | 15 Gemini 40 |
| Mars | 12 Leo 54 | 2 Leo 47 | 11 Virgo 48 |
| Jupiter | 4 Aries 39 | 20 Gemini 8 | 16 Aries 12 |
| Saturn | 22 Aquarius 5 | 27 Pisces 6 | 22 Aquarius 58 |
| Uranus | 1 Virgo 18 | 25 Taurus 59 | 2 Virgo 10 |
| Neptune | 14 Scorpio 34 | 0 Aries 53 | 13 Scorpio 6 |
| Pluto | 9 Virgo 43 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 9 Virgo 51 |
| Rahu | 24 Cancer 39 | 25 Pisces 28 | 21 Cancer 22 |
| Ketu | 24 Capricorn 39 | 25 Virgo 28 | 21 Capricorn 22 |
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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 Sotarauta's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025
