Darren Michael Jessee (born April 8, 1971) is an American musician recognized primarily as the drummer for the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. He has also collaborated as an instrumentalist with artists like Sharon Van Etten and Hiss Golden Messenger. Jessee released his debut solo album, The Jane, Room 217, in 2018, which received critical acclaim. He founded the indie band Hotel Lights in 2004, contributing significantly to their music with four studio albums. His songwriting and drumming have been featured in works by various artists across different genres.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 304 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Darren
great, powerful
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Generation Group
Darren Jessee belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Houston
Occupation: drummer
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 8, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 8, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18 Aries 15 | 18 Aries 55 | 11 Gemini 32 |
| Moon | 25 Virgo 22 | 2 Capricorn 47 | 0 Libra 12 |
| Mercury | 3 Taurus 42 | 21 Pisces 41 | 21 Taurus 58 |
| Venus | 12 Pisces 7 | 11 Taurus 10 | 18 Taurus 25 |
| Mars | 16 Capricorn 11 | 29 Pisces 10 | 13 Aquarius 43 |
| Jupiter | 5 Sagittarius 52 | 16 Cancer 23 | 0 Sagittarius 6 |
| Saturn | 21 Taurus 19 | 6 Aries 24 | 28 Taurus 15 |
| Uranus | 11 Libra 16 | 29 Taurus 7 | 9 Libra 34 |
| Neptune | 2 Sagittarius 45 | 2 Aries 29 | 1 Sagittarius 25 |
| Pluto | 27 Virgo 49 | 5 Aquarius 19 | 26 Virgo 58 |
| Rahu | 20 Aquarius 46 | 6 Pisces 59 | 17 Aquarius 52 |
| Ketu | 20 Leo 46 | 6 Virgo 59 | 17 Leo 52 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Darren Jessee's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2026
