Urpo 'Upi' Martikainen, born on April 16, 1947, in Helsinki, is a former news anchor for the Finnish television channel MTV3. He joined Kymmenen uutiset from Swedish television SVT Uutisten in 1982. Martikainen lived in Koskela during his childhood and has resided in Pirkkola since 1986. He developed the closing segment for Kymmenen uutiset and aired his final broadcast on May 27, 2010. Additionally, he enjoys watercolor painting and playing the violin and harmonica, while also being a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, which influenced his refusal of military service.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 294 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Helsinki (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Urpo
The exact meaning of Urpo is uncertain. Some sources suggest it might be related to the Finnish word "urpo", meaning "brave" or "bold".
Read Full Urpo Name AnalysisApril 16, 1947 Facts
Generation Group
Urpo Martikainen belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Helsinki
Educated At: Käpylän kansakoulu
Occupation: journalist | news presenter
Employers: MTV3
Awards Received: hyvien tapojen lähettiläs
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, 1947
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 | 25 Aries 35 | 26 Aries 40 | 10 Cancer 38 |
Moon | 26 Aquarius 46 | 3 Sagittarius 36 | 10 Capricorn 17 |
Mercury | 0 Aries 19 | 0 Aries 6 | 26 Cancer 58 |
Venus | 19 Pisces 35 | 24 Pisces 52 | 23 Gemini 44 |
Mars | 3 Aries 29 | 29 Cancer 17 | 1 Gemini 37 |
Jupiter | 25 Scorpio 47 | 18 Gemini 35 | 17 Scorpio 47 |
Saturn | 2 Leo 33 | 26 Pisces 12 | 8 Leo 40 |
Uranus | 18 Gemini 50 | 25 Taurus 32 | 23 Gemini 5 |
Neptune | 8 Libra 59 | 0 Aries 37 | 8 Libra 4 |
Pluto | 10 Leo 59 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 12 Leo 0 |
Rahu | 4 Gemini 34 | 25 Pisces 54 | 0 Gemini 26 |
Ketu | 4 Sagittarius 34 | 25 Virgo 54 | 0 Sagittarius 26 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Urpo Martikainen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2025