Tapio Mattlar is a Finnish musician, music journalist, and rural activist born on March 17, 1953, in Helsinki. He specializes in ancient instruments such as the kantele and shaman drum. Mattlar is a founder of the Finnish Village Activity Association and runs a traditional farm in Hartola. He studied journalism and ethnomusicology at the University of Helsinki. In addition to producing and hosting a Radio show, he founded the folk rock band Tarujen Saari and currently leads the Ancient Bear Cult. He has authored a book about his singer wife, Marja Mattlar.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 241 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Helsinki (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Tapio
The name Tapio is derived from the Finnish word "Tapio", which refers to the god of the forest in Finnish mythology. He is a protector of the forest and its inhabitants, embodying strength and resilience.
Read Full Tapio Name AnalysisMarch 17, 1953 Facts
Generation Group
Tapio Mattlar belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Helsinki
Educated At: Lauttasaaren yhteiskoulu | University of Helsinki
Occupation: music journalist | journalist | musician
Spouses: Marja Mattlar
Children: Mikko Mattlar
Employers: Yleisradio
Awards Received: Honorary Award at the 1992 Right Livelihood event
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 March 17, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Pisces 31 | 26 Pisces 49 | 7 Gemini 43 |
| Moon | 24 Aries 2 | 5 Pisces 57 | 16 Sagittarius 28 |
| Mercury | 28 Pisces 42 | 9 Pisces 5 | 13 Gemini 41 |
| Venus | 0 Taurus 42 | 13 Aries 38 | 24 Aries 46 |
| Mars | 27 Aries 54 | 11 Pisces 40 | 19 Gemini 24 |
| Jupiter | 18 Taurus 20 | 15 Cancer 10 | 4 Gemini 28 |
| Saturn | 26 Libra 31 | 3 Aries 38 | 21 Libra 38 |
| Uranus | 14 Cancer 29 | 28 Taurus 12 | 16 Cancer 20 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 12 | 1 Aries 39 | 21 Libra 24 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 16 | 4 Aquarius 56 | 20 Leo 57 |
| Rahu | 10 Aquarius 4 | 8 Pisces 10 | 6 Aquarius 12 |
| Ketu | 10 Leo 4 | 8 Virgo 10 | 6 Leo 12 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Tapio Mattlar's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2026
