ODay Anita Vedic birth chart profile
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ODay Anita

• Remembering (Nov 23, 2006)

★ October 18, 1919 · Chicago, Illinois
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Moon Sign
Leo
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Sun Sign
Libra
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Ascendant
Libra
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Nakshatra
Magha
Birth Star
EntertainmentSex BusinessEntertain/MusicWritersSingerCareer - software engineerDivorceeDestiny Number 4
Biography

Who is ODay Anita?

American singer, a dazzling jazz performer for 56 years as of 1990. With a chaotic personal life, she survived a 14-year addiction to heroin, two prison terms for possession, a nervous breakdown, alcoholism, a rape, several abortions and two failed marriages. In 1981 she published her autobiography "High Times Hard Times." ODay had an unpleasant childhood with family fights and a father who left them. She began as a dancer and burlesque singer, a pro by the time she was 19. She loved her early fame, singing with big bands, the money and acclaim, the high-life with ample drugs and available men. She appeared in three feature films including "The Gene Krupa Story," 1959. When she survived an overdose on 3/04/1966, ODay quit drugs cold turkey. She married in 1937, and a second time in 1943 for 12 years. By 1990 she was living in the desert community of San Jacinto, CA, still enjoying her drink but drug-free. On 12/18/1996, she had surgery on her right arm to repair multiple fractures caused by a fall at home. The jazz vocalist died on November 23, 2006 in Los Angeles, age 87. She had been battling pneumonia though the immediate cause of death was not given. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Anita O'Day (born October 18, 1919, Chicago, Illinois, United States)

Birth: October 18, 1919 • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Anita O'Day was an American jazz singer celebrated for her inventive phrasing, rhythmic inventiveness, and bold delivery. Her career spanned from the 1940s through the later 20th century, and she became one of the most influential female vocalists in jazz, helping bridge swing and bebop vocal styles. She passed away in 2006.

Notable career highlights

  • Gained prominence with Gene Krupa's orchestra in the mid-1940s, delivering a novel, high-velocity vocal style for the era.
  • Developed a distinctive approach to timing, swing feel, and improvisational vocalese that influenced countless singers.
  • Recorded for major jazz labels including Clef, Verve, and Pablo, contributing to a substantial catalog of influential recordings.
  • Known for fearless stage presence and a frank, modern approach to jazz singing that emphasized rhythm and interpretation.

News and public status

As a deceased artist (2006), there are no contemporary personal news items. Jazz historians and archives frequently publish retrospectives, and major labels periodically reissue her historic recordings in remastered form.

  • Posthumous releases and archival collections appear in major catalogs, especially within Verve and other legacy jazz imprints.
  • Tributes, documentaries, and scholarly articles periodically revisit her influence on vocal jazz and rhythm.

Public presence and social media

There is no verified official social media profile for Anita O'Day. Any current profiles are typically fan-led or estate-supported pages. For reliable information, consult established music databases and reputable archives.

Recent projects and legacy notes

In recent years, archivists and music historians have curated and reissued her studio recordings, and educators feature her performances in studies of rhythm, phrasing, and jazz vocal technique. Her work remains a touchstone for discussions of modern jazz singing and improvisation.

Further reading and references

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Which Raj Yogas are in ODay Anita's birth chart?

3 FOUND

ODay Anita's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas, including Sreenatha Yoga, Hamsa Yoga, Chandra-Mangala Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did ODay Anita live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for ODay Anita, in order.

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Mercury / Venus / Sun
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What do ODay Anita's numerology numbers say?

ODay Anita's core numbers are Destiny 4, Soul Urge 8, Personality 3, Karmic Debt 22.

◎Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

⚖Karmic Debt
22

Master Number 22 in Chaldean numerology amplifies practical vision and large-scale building. It supports legacy creation through structure and responsibility.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1966
Mental Health
End Addiction 4 March 1966 (Survived O.D., quit drugs)
1981
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1981 (High Times Hard Times)
1996
Health
Accident (Non-fatal) 18 December 1996 (Broke arm, fall at home)
2006
Health
Medical diagnosis 2006 (Pneumonia)
2006
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 23 November 2006 (In Los Angeles, age 87)
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