Michael 'Mike' Darnell is a prominent American entertainment executive widely recognized for his influence in television. He has held senior roles at FOX and Warner Bros., overseeing major reality TV franchises like American Idol, The Bachelor, and The Voice. Described as one of the most successful executives in reality TV, Darnell's contributions have significantly shaped the landscape of television entertainment. His innovative approach has earned him accolades, leading Vanity Fair to label him as the 'mad genius who invented reality TV as we know it.'
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 303 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mike
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Read Full Mike Name AnalysisMay 18, 1962 Facts
Generation Group
Mike Darnell belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Educated At: California State University, Northridge
Occupation: entertainment executive
Employers: Warner Bros. Television Studios
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 18, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Taurus 13 | 27 Taurus 58 | 27 Cancer 27 |
| Moon | 16 Scorpio 15 | 5 Aquarius 32 | 10 Pisces 14 |
| Mercury | 18 Gemini 2 | 14 Taurus 49 | 17 Cancer 12 |
| Venus | 24 Gemini 38 | 12 Aries 51 | 8 Virgo 49 |
| Mars | 22 Aries 13 | 14 Leo 8 | 8 Gemini 3 |
| Jupiter | 9 Pisces 29 | 25 Gemini 4 | 11 Pisces 56 |
| Saturn | 11 Aquarius 40 | 29 Pisces 23 | 9 Aquarius 11 |
| Uranus | 26 Leo 32 | 27 Taurus 21 | 28 Leo 51 |
| Neptune | 11 Scorpio 41 | 1 Aries 35 | 10 Scorpio 42 |
| Pluto | 7 Virgo 31 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 8 Virgo 26 |
| Rahu | 12 Leo 43 | 24 Pisces 12 | 9 Leo 23 |
| Ketu | 12 Aquarius 43 | 24 Virgo 12 | 9 Aquarius 23 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Mike Darnell's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025
