Matti Rantanen (born February 20, 1952, in Helsinki) is a prominent Finnish accordionist. He studied under Lasse Pihlajamaa and has been a professor at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, leading a solo class for accordion that has produced many notable accordionists. His repertoire includes Finnish folk music as well as works by classical and contemporary composers. Rantanen is featured on the CD 'Finnish Works for Accordion' (2003), showcasing compositions by Jukka Tiensuu, Einojuhani Rautavaara, and Tapio Tuomela.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 244 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Helsinki (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Matti
earth, soil, ground
Read Full Matti Name AnalysisFebruary 20, 1952 Facts
Generation Group
Matti Rantanen belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Helsinki
Educated At: Sibelius Academy
Occupation: accordionist | university teacher | musician
Employers: Sibelius Academy
Awards Received: Teacher of the Year by Sibelius Academy in 1996
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 February 20, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 20, 2025 |
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Sun | 0 Pisces 43 | 2 Pisces 1 | 12 Taurus 54 |
Moon | 22 Sagittarius 25 | 28 Scorpio 20 | 26 Leo 25 |
Mercury | 29 Aquarius 20 | 10 Pisces 57 | 16 Aries 18 |
Venus | 29 Capricorn 3 | 9 Aries 5 | 28 Aries 50 |
Mars | 12 Scorpio 28 | 17 Cancer 6 | 9 Scorpio 43 |
Jupiter | 13 Aries 59 | 11 Gemini 42 | 0 Taurus 56 |
Saturn | 14 Libra 54 | 19 Pisces 35 | 9 Libra 56 |
Uranus | 10 Cancer 15 | 23 Taurus 28 | 10 Cancer 51 |
Neptune | 21 Libra 29 | 28 Pisces 35 | 19 Libra 43 |
Pluto | 20 Leo 5 | 2 Aquarius 38 | 19 Leo 5 |
Rahu | 0 Pisces 47 | 28 Pisces 49 | 26 Aquarius 55 |
Ketu | 0 Virgo 47 | 28 Virgo 49 | 26 Leo 55 |
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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.Matti Rantanen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025