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
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 24, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Taurus 48 | 4 Taurus 32 | 4 Cancer 22 |
| Moon | 16 Taurus 3 | 12 Leo 14 | 10 Virgo 12 |
| Mercury | 23 Taurus 56 | 14 Aries 48 | 16 Gemini 9 |
| Venus | 0 Aries 40 | 0 Gemini 39 | 16 Gemini 53 |
| Mars | 12 Leo 54 | 11 Aries 32 | 12 Virgo 21 |
| Jupiter | 4 Aries 39 | 18 Cancer 5 | 16 Aries 20 |
| Saturn | 22 Aquarius 5 | 8 Aries 19 | 22 Aquarius 56 |
| Uranus | 1 Virgo 18 | 29 Taurus 56 | 2 Virgo 12 |
| Neptune | 14 Scorpio 34 | 3 Aries 3 | 13 Scorpio 5 |
| Pluto | 9 Virgo 43 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 9 Virgo 52 |
| Rahu | 24 Cancer 39 | 6 Pisces 8 | 21 Cancer 19 |
| Ketu | 24 Capricorn 39 | 6 Virgo 8 | 21 Capricorn 19 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Markku Sotarauta's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2026
