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Darius Danesh (1980 – 2022)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“He couldn’t have been a nicer, warmer guest [to The Kumars at No. 42] with a great sense of self-deprecation.”<\/em><\/p>\n

~ Sanjeev Bhaskar<\/p>\n

Do you remember Darius Danesh?\u00a0 Who could forget his falsetto rendering of “Baby One More Time” in Popstars in 2001?\u00a0 <\/strong>Sadly, we heard this week that he died at the tender age of 41 – in fact, he would have been 42 on Friday.\u00a0 On that day, his single “Colourblind” went to number two on the UK Official Singles Download and Sales Charts.<\/p>\n

Birth Chart<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With the Sun in Leo conjunct his North Node, he loved the limelight, and its square to the Scorpio Ascendant\/ Uranus ensured a strong individuality and karmic mission.\u00a0 He was born for stardom. His Mercury was square Uranus, so he was not afraid to be controversial, and with Neptune exactly trine his Mercury and Pluto exactly sextile Mercury, he was capable of great inspiration, the ability to channel, and had an instinct for psychology.\u00a0 Mercury exactly conjunct his North Node meant that he had the Teacher Archetype, too.\u00a0 Some of his charisma came from Mars sextile his Neptune, and his drive to succeed came from Mars conjunct Pluto.\u00a0 Jupiter exactly conjunct the Midheaven ensured success in his career from an early age.<\/p>\n

Life and Career<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Darius was born in Glasgow to a Scottish mother and an Iranian father (who was a gastroenterologist).\u00a0 His parents would have liked him to be a doctor or a lawyer.\u00a0 He began singing in his teens, and studied English Literature and Philosophy at Edinburgh University.\u00a0 In 2001 he took part in the new programme Popstars, which aimed to create new bands.\u00a0 He did not qualify for the bands Hear’Say or Liberty X, but made his mark, and captured the attention of the public.\u00a0 He was clearly meant to be a soloist, and would not have melded easily into a band.\u00a0 It was at that time that he performed the memorable version of the Britney Spears hit, but some thought him arrogant.<\/p>\n

He later commented:<\/p>\n

“I made mistakes and I was too cocky and I didn’t have humility”.\u00a0 The lion was untamed or immature, but he was a fast learner, and in the new contest Pop Idol in 2002 he returned without the pony tail, hair sleeked back and minus the arrogance.\u00a0 In that contest, he came third, after Will Young and Gareth Gates.\u00a0 This was enough to launch his career, and Simon Cowell offered him a recording contract.\u00a0 However, he could not see himself singing cover songs as Simon was offering.\u00a0 The Leo was his own man, and would perform his own material!\u00a0 He found producer Steve Lillywhite who enabled him to do just that.\u00a0 He released his debut single “Colourblind”, which reached No. 1 in the U.K. Singles Chart.\u00a0 In 2010 he won the contest Popstar to Operastar.<\/p>\n

On Stage<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Darius spent many years treading the boards, in musical theatre.\u00a0 He had the old fashioned good looks of a Hollywood leading man, and many of his roles had been played by the old Hollywood greats.<\/p>\n

2005\/6 <\/strong>He played Billy Flynn in Chicago, a role previously played in the film by Richard Gere (admittedly not an old Hollywood great, but certainly a next generation heart throb!)<\/p>\n

2007 <\/strong>He played Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, a role previously played in the film by Marlon Brando.<\/p>\n

2008 <\/strong>He played Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind, a role previously played in the film by Clark Gable.<\/p>\n

2013 <\/strong>He played Warden in From Here to Eternity, a role previously played by Burt Lancaster.<\/p>\n

2016 <\/strong>He played Nick Arnstein in Funny Girl, a role previously played by Omar Sharif.<\/p>\n

He slotted right into those, often romantic, lead roles.\u00a0 Of his performance in Gone With the Wind, Paul Taylor of the Independent wrote:<\/p>\n

“The diabolically dashing Darius Danesh…brings a seductively insolent charm, a dark velvet voice and a genuine, fugitive pathos to the cynical blockade runner”<\/p>\n

Health<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In 2010, he suffered a broken neck in a car crash in Spain.\u00a0 That was the year of his Saturn Return, but also his progressed Sun reached his natal Saturn.\u00a0 He was lucky to escape permanent damage.<\/p>\n

In 2017, he accidentally drank Thames sewage water, contracted meningitis, and went into a coma. [Sewage water has been in the news this week, of course].\u00a0 In that year, Neptune (water, polluted or not) was transiting his natal I.C. (one’s sense of security), and Pluto was square his Pluto.<\/p>\n

The cause of his death on 11th August is unknown.\u00a0 He was looking forward to an upcoming reunion tour with Will Young and Gareth Gates.<\/p>\n

Character<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What comes across in descriptions by those who knew him was the quality of sweetness.\u00a0 Gareth Gates said that he was a gentle soul who lit up every room.<\/p>\n

And they showed a video this week on breakfast TV of him serenading an 82 year old bedridden fan, with great kindness and tenderness.\u00a0 He had a healing trine between Jupiter and Chiron in his natal chart.<\/p>\n

One thing always stayed in my mind from his time on Popstars, him saying “Can you feel the love in the room?”\u00a0 I just felt that was a measure of his Leonine warm-heartedness.\u00a0 And with the Sun trine Neptune, \u00a0there was a spiritual quality about him.<\/p>\n

Marriage<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In his real life romantic lead, he met his Canadian wife in 2004, and they married in 2011.\u00a0 Their synastry indicated great closeness (including conjoined Mercuries), but his chart has an unaspected Venus and almost unaspected Moon (his female planets) which may have impacted his close relationships. Though they filed for divorce in 2013, they did not finally divorce until 2018, and he is said to have felt this loss terribly.\u00a0 She has written in tribute:<\/p>\n

“I have found the paradox that is you love until it hurts. there can be no more hurt- Only more love -Mother Theresa. There are no words Darius\u2026 only Love Love Love. Forever Janam<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

~ Ex-wife Natasha Henstridge<\/p>\n

Aspects<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This morning began with an opposition between Mercury and Neptune.\u00a0 This opposition can bring mental confusion.\u00a0 There may be for instance a mental dilemma, or you may be trying to get clarification on something.\u00a0 It may be difficult to focus, if you are engaged in documentation work.\u00a0 Journeys may be long and complicated, and for some a connection with water could be incident-prone.<\/p>\n

Mental clarity is possible tomorrow (Monday, 22nd), especially by the evening when Mercury trines Pluto.\u00a0 You may get more in-depth reality than you bargained for, because Pluto is not superficial!\u00a0 Mercury trine Pluto is mentally harmonious if not challenging us to dig deeper.\u00a0 If you were treading water on Sunday, you’ll meet your rescue vessel, so to speak, on Monday.\u00a0 That aspect is conducive to psychological reflection, and earnest conversations.\u00a0 It is good for in-depth consultations and negotiations, and researching past lives.<\/p>\n

In the early hours of Tuesday (23rd), the Sun enters Virgo.\u00a0 The need for knuckling down conscientiously to work and study schedules is reinforced with this ingress\u00a0 The Sun in Virgo will underline the need for a sense of focus and purpose, and bring people together in common objectives.\u00a0 Efficiency and Economy will be watchwords for how we organize the second half of our year.\u00a0 There may be a new resolve to institute health and fitness regimes, and work rotas and practices, for those who still have their jobs secure.\u00a0 The mind will have to focus differently for those who are looking at re-employment, new opportunities for self-employment, and perhaps the training in new skills, thinking about September courses.\u00a0 It may also be helpful for decluttering attempts.<\/p>\n

There may be an unexpected turn of events on Wednesday (24th), with Uranus Stationary prior to turning Retrograde.\u00a0 It will complete Retrograde season, as we currently have Pluto, Neptune, Chiron, Saturn and Jupiter Retrograde.\u00a0 Time for a real re-think, re-evaluation, reflection and revision.\u00a0 Uranus of course is also the planet of rebellion and revolution.\u00a0 We may hear of more strikes planned.\u00a0 Industrial action is due to take place on 26th and 31st August by Royal Mail staff, so we are being urged to post early.\u00a0 You need to review the way you do things, and the way you think about things, and find new types of solutions suited to future working<\/p>\n

In the early hours of Friday (26th) Mercury enters Libra.\u00a0 This can bring a new mental focus on cultural themes, which could bring more pure enjoyment: art and music being fundamental areas for Libra, and decision-making. Mercury in Libra is slightly more relaxed than Mercury in Virgo, but having laid plans and attended to essential detail under the previous placement Mercury in Virgo, we can embellish, beautify and smooth things over.\u00a0 However, don’t rely on the post that day!<\/p>\n

Brace yourself for a couple of squares on Saturday.\u00a0 Early on Saturday (27th) Venus is squared by Uranus, so you may feel you are missing out, e.g. on your post.\u00a0 There may be twists and turn in relationships, with this square.\u00a0 There may be a quirky end to your relationship or money saga, slightly out of your comfort zone.\u00a0 Your plans may have to be modified at the last minute.\u00a0 The way through is to use your intuition, and stay one step ahead.<\/p>\n

Still early on Saturday, Mars squares the Sun, which is hot headed (whatever the weather or climatic condition).\u00a0 This introduces an element of conflict or aggression, which may not be helpful personally, and may inflame things internationally, e.g. between Russia and Ukraine.\u00a0 The energy, fire and enthusiasm which the Sun with Mars generates can be positively harnessed if you are especially mindful.<\/p>\n

By breakfast time, we have the helpfulness of the New Moon in Virgo (at 4 degrees) maybe assisting us in cooling the vibe.\u00a0 The New Moon is always a good opportunity to start afresh.\u00a0 If 4 degrees Virgo is a meaningful point in your chart that will intensify your experience.\u00a0 Ecology and the environment are some of the provinces of Virgo, so benefits could accrue for the planet if enough minds are concentrated on this aspect of life.<\/p>\n

So, there are some tricky aspects this week, and it is to be hoped that with my guide to them, you’ll stay one step ahead!<\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n