Matti Yrjänä Joensuu, born on October 31, 1948, in Helsinki, is a Finnish crime fiction writer known for his engaging narratives centered around police officer Timo Harjunpaa. He received several literary awards, including the State Literature Prize in 1982 and the Martin Beck Award in 1987. Joensuu's work has been translated into multiple languages, and his character Timo Harjunpaa is renowned for his humane approach to dealing with criminals. Joensuu's contributions to literature have made him a significant figure in Finnish crime writing.
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Time Zone - Europe/Helsinki (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Matti
earth, soil, ground
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Matti Yrjänä Joensuu belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Helsinki
Place of Death: Valkeakoski
Occupation: journalist | police officer | writer
Children: Anu Pensola
Awards Received: Finnish State Prize for Literature | Martin Beck Award
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Ephemeris for October 31, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Scorpio 54 | 8 Scorpio 14 | 25 Capricorn 58 |
| Moon | 26 Libra 39 | 29 Aquarius 2 | 16 Leo 18 |
| Mercury | 20 Libra 18 | 1 Sagittarius 53 | 14 Aquarius 33 |
| Venus | 28 Virgo 58 | 21 Libra 50 | 3 Capricorn 48 |
| Mars | 10 Sagittarius 15 | 27 Scorpio 3 | 9 Aquarius 11 |
| Jupiter | 26 Sagittarius 58 | 24 Cancer 57 | 13 Capricorn 51 |
| Saturn | 4 Virgo 44 | 25 Pisces 43 | 5 Virgo 54 |
| Uranus | 0 Cancer 20 | 0 Gemini 18 | 27 Gemini 28 |
| Neptune | 13 Libra 39 | 29 Pisces 47 | 15 Libra 10 |
| Pluto | 16 Leo 29 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 15 Leo 48 |
| Rahu | 4 Taurus 42 | 15 Pisces 25 | 0 Taurus 37 |
| Ketu | 4 Scorpio 42 | 15 Virgo 25 | 0 Scorpio 37 |
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