Darude, whose real name is Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen, is a Finnish DJ born on July 17, 1975, in Jyvaskyla, Finland. He gained worldwide fame for his hit track 'Sandstorm' released in 1999, which topped the Finnish charts and reached number six on the Billboard charts. Darude is recognized as a prominent figure in the electronic dance music scene and continues to be associated with his signature sound.
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Your next birthday is 362 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Darude
Unknown, possibly derived from the Finnish word "daru" meaning "timber" or "wood".
Read Full Darude Name AnalysisJuly 17, 1975 Facts
Generation Group
Darude belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Eura
Occupation: record producer | disc jockey | composer
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 July 17, 1975
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24 Cancer 29 | 25 Cancer 22 | 12 Virgo 30 |
| Moon | 18 Scorpio 33 | 21 Aries 6 | 11 Virgo 1 |
| Mercury | 8 Cancer 44 | 15 Leo 34 | 7 Libra 58 |
| Venus | 5 Virgo 26 | 14 Gemini 36 | 28 Leo 25 |
| Mars | 11 Taurus 34 | 17 Virgo 37 | 12 Gemini 42 |
| Jupiter | 23 Aries 18 | 8 Cancer 36 | 23 Aries 45 |
| Saturn | 23 Cancer 6 | 1 Aries 48 | 29 Cancer 11 |
| Uranus | 28 Libra 27 | 0 Gemini 27 | 29 Libra 55 |
| Neptune | 9 Sagittarius 19 | 2 Aries 7 | 9 Sagittarius 4 |
| Pluto | 6 Libra 44 | 2 Aquarius 45 | 8 Libra 6 |
| Rahu | 28 Scorpio 7 | 21 Pisces 1 | 25 Scorpio 28 |
| Ketu | 28 Taurus 7 | 21 Virgo 1 | 25 Taurus 28 |
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.Darude's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025
