Dave Townsend is a British songwriter, lyricist, and singer, originally from Somerset, England. He was a vocalist for The Alan Parsons Project and is known for his song 'Miss You Nights,' which Cliff Richard later recorded. His debut album, 'Making Up the Numbers,' was released in 1978. Townsend's work has influenced various artists, and he also has a background in music publishing. As of 2003, he pursued a Ph.D. in history at Essex University, showcasing his diverse interests beyond music.
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Your next birthday is 327 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Dave
beloved, friend
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Dave Townsend belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Somerset, South West England
Educated At: Essex University
Occupation: composer
Employers: The Alan Parsons Project | Island Records
Awards Received: Ivor Novello Award nomination for 'Best Middle of the Road Song' in 1977
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 May 17, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Taurus 14 | 26 Taurus 48 | 5 Leo 4 |
| Moon | 24 Scorpio 4 | 9 Gemini 15 | 19 Cancer 34 |
| Mercury | 6 Gemini 37 | 0 Gemini 36 | 15 Cancer 25 |
| Venus | 22 Gemini 51 | 28 Gemini 24 | 17 Virgo 27 |
| Mars | 8 Capricorn 17 | 29 Aries 4 | 25 Sagittarius 33 |
| Jupiter | 28 Gemini 27 | 21 Cancer 31 | 14 Cancer 29 |
| Saturn | 5 Scorpio 4 | 10 Aries 49 | 3 Scorpio 33 |
| Uranus | 20 Cancer 8 | 1 Gemini 15 | 24 Cancer 8 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 52 | 3 Aries 44 | 23 Libra 26 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 34 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 24 Leo 2 |
| Rahu | 17 Capricorn 30 | 4 Pisces 55 | 13 Capricorn 41 |
| Ketu | 17 Cancer 30 | 4 Virgo 55 | 13 Cancer 41 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Dave Townsend's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026
