Matthias Iken is a German journalist and author, born on April 16, 1970. He studied politics and journalism from 1991 to 1997. Iken started his career with regional newspapers, then worked as an editorial assistant and later as an editor for various magazines and newspapers, including 'Die Welt' and 'Hamburger Abendblatt'. He became a deputy editor-in-chief at the Hamburger Abendblatt in 2008. His work also includes a publication on stock exchange and investment alongside Holger Zschapitz. Iken resides in Hamburg-Othmarschen.
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Meaning of the name - Matthias
Gift of Yahweh, gift of God
Read Full Matthias Name AnalysisApril 16, 1970 Facts
Generation Group
Matthias Iken belongs to the Generation X group.
Educated At: Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster | Högskolan i Växjö
Occupation: non-fiction writer | journalist
Employers: Wildeshauser Zeitung | Nordwest-Zeitung | Gala | Geldidee | Die Welt | Hamburger Abendblatt
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 16, 1970
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Aries 17 | 26 Aries 57 | 19 Gemini 23 |
Moon | 29 Leo 23 | 7 Sagittarius 6 | 3 Virgo 21 |
Mercury | 15 Taurus 54 | 0 Aries 19 | 26 Taurus 15 |
Venus | 16 Taurus 22 | 24 Pisces 54 | 22 Cancer 51 |
Mars | 28 Taurus 34 | 29 Cancer 24 | 5 Cancer 33 |
Jupiter | 1 Scorpio 34 | 18 Gemini 38 | 26 Libra 10 |
Saturn | 10 Taurus 15 | 26 Pisces 14 | 17 Taurus 8 |
Uranus | 5 Libra 58 | 25 Taurus 33 | 4 Libra 42 |
Neptune | 0 Sagittarius 22 | 0 Aries 37 | 28 Scorpio 58 |
Pluto | 25 Virgo 16 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 24 Virgo 40 |
Rahu | 9 Pisces 41 | 25 Pisces 53 | 6 Pisces 46 |
Ketu | 9 Virgo 41 | 25 Virgo 53 | 6 Virgo 46 |
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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.Matthias Iken's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025