Cilento Diane Vedic birth chart profile
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Cilento Diane

Remembering (Oct 6, 2011)

April 2, 1932 · Brisbane, Queensland
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Moon Sign
Aquarius
Sun Sign
Pisces
Ascendant
Capricorn
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Birth Star
EntertainmentEntertain/BusinessWritersActorDirectorSpiritual Leader/ GuruMultiple MarriagesDivorcee
Biography

Who is Cilento Diane?

Australian actress, director and writer, married at one-time to actor Sean Connery and the mother of their son, actor Jason Connery. A follower of Sufism, Cilento ran the open-air Karnak Playhouse which she built with her third husband, the late Tony Shaffer, in a rainforest sanctuary in Far North Queensland. A gorgeous blonde, Cilento was memorable as Molly in Tom Jones (1963), which won her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination and the tart with a heart of gold in Rattle of a Simple Man (1964). Her first husband was Andrea Volpe, married on 12 February 1955 in London and her second husband Sean Connery, married on 30 November 1962 in Gibraltar; they separated in 1970 and divorced the following year. She and Anthony Shaffer married in 1985 until his death on 6 November 2001. Her daughter, Giovanna Margaret Volpe, was born in 1957 and her son, Jason Joseph Connery, was born in 1963. One of six kids born to Lady Phyllis and Sir Raphael Cilento, both eminent doctors, Diana studied violin and ballet as a youngster. Aiming for a career in dramatic arts, she left home for the U.S. on 2 April 1948 and arrived in Boston on 29 May that year. In New York, she studied with a number of teachers. Young Diane was impetuous, passionate, dramatic. Her early life was marked by intense peaks of emotion: her elopement with a romantic Italian at the age of 23, a nervous breakdown and suicide attempt, and twice fleeing marriages without warning. After a period back in Australia, she located in England for a lead role in Dead on Course (1951). Her successful stage career included Broadway in the U.S., but she had only a few substantial films. In the year 1965, her celebrity reached its height with her husband Sean Connery as James Bond attracting feverish attention the world over. She starred with Charlton Heston in the 1965 film The Agony and the Ecstasy, and with Paul Newman in the 1967 western film Hombre. Seeking inner answers to her life, Diane began going to philosophical and meditation classes with a group of people whom she described as `bizarre. For a year she studied under John Godolphin (J.G.) Bennett, an English mystic and teacher (1897-1974). Bennett utilized ideas from Sufism in his teachings, mysticism that is described as the search for direct personal experience of the divine. Cilento turned to writing in the late 1960s, publishing her first novel, The Manipulator, in 1967. After working in England as a stage director in the 70s, she moved back to her native Australia in the ‘80s, where she appeared in an occasional film role, but has devoted most of her attention to the Karnak Theatre Company, an open-air venue in Far North Queensland. In 2006, Cilento released her autobiography, My Nine Lives. She died on the night of 6 October 2011 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Diane Cilento (public profile)

Notes: Public records and reputable sources commonly list her birth date as 5 April 1933 and birthplace in Queensland, Australia (often reported as Brisbane or nearby). A birth date of 2 April 1932 is not supported by major public records. Cilento is best known as an Australian actress with a long film and stage career and as the mother of actor Jason Connery.

Overview

Diane Cilento was an Australian actress whose work spanned film, television, and theatre. She achieved wide recognition for her role in the 1963 film Tom Jones, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her career included stage work in London and Australia, and she was active in the acting field during the 1950s–1970s.

News and legacy

There is limited public news activity related to Diane Cilento after her passing in 2011. Obituaries and retrospective pieces appeared in major outlets at the time, highlighting her Oscar-winning performance and her contributions to stage and screen. Since 2011, coverage generally centers on legacy and historical context rather than new work.

Social media details

There are no official Diane Cilento social media accounts. Any existing profiles or pages are not publicly verified as official representations of her or her estate. Fans may find tribute pages or historical retrospectives, but they are not endorsed by her family or management.

Recent projects (historical)

After 2011, there are no new projects attributed to Diane Cilento. Public interest has focused on her earlier work and on retrospective events or broadcasts that revisit her film and stage performances.

Notable works and achievements

  • Tom Jones (1963) — Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • Stage and screen performances in London and Australia across the 1950s–1970s

Personal life

Australian-born actress known for her screen and stage work. She was married to actor Sean Connery (1962–1973) and is the mother of Jason Connery (b. 1963).

Additional information

Public profiles emphasize her Oscar-winning contribution to Tom Jones and her influence on mid-20th-century film acting. For precise birth details, year of birth may vary slightly in sources; modern references commonly cite 5 April 1933 in Queensland, Australia.

Which Raj Yogas are in Cilento Diane's birth chart?

8 FOUND

Cilento Diane's chart shows 5 Raj Yogas and 3 challenging combinations, including Sasa Yoga, Hamsa Yoga, Sreenatha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha periods did Cilento Diane live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Cilento Diane, in order.

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What do Cilento Diane's numerology numbers say?

Cilento Diane's core numbers are Life Path 3, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 2, Personality 6, Kabbalah Number 3, Birth 2.

Life Path
3

Chaldean Life Path 3 is expressive and creative. It indicates talent in communication, learning, and uplifting others through ideas, art, or speech.

Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

Soul Urge
2

Chaldean Soul 2 desires emotional safety, love, and peace. It seeks supportive bonds, trust, and harmony in relationships.

Personality
6

Chaldean Personality 6 appears caring, responsible, and protective. Others often see harmony-making and relationship commitment.

Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

Birth
2

Discover Birth Number 2 in Vedic astrology: personality traits, compatibility, career insights, and destiny patterns in a comprehensive numerology guide.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1948
Family
Change residence 2 April 1948 (Left home)
1955
Relationship
Marriage 12 February 1955 (First marriage, Andrea Volpe)
1957
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1957 (Daughter Giovanna Margaret)
1962
Relationship
Marriage 30 November 1962 (Second marriage Sean Connery)
1963
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1963 (Son Jason Joseph born)
1963
Career
Gain social status 1963 (Appearance in "Tom Jones")
1964
Career
Gain social status 1964 (Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination)
1967
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1967 (Published her first book)
1985
Relationship
Marriage 1985 (Third marriage Anthony Shaffer, 16 years)
2001
Death
Death of Mate 16 November 2001 (Anthony died)
2006
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 2006 (Autobiography, "My Nine Lives")
2011
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 6 October 2011 (Age 79)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

What does Diane Cilento's Vedic moon sign in Aquarius reveal about her inner world?

Diane Cilento's Vedic moon sign falls in Aquarius, known as Kumbha Rashi, which points to an emotionally independent, intellectually driven, and unconventional inner life. Aquarius moon natives often feel like outsiders even in the spotlight, seeking deeper humanitarian or spiritual meaning. This placement aligns perfectly with Cilento's well-documented spiritual pursuits, her eventual role as a spiritual guide, and her restless need to forge her own emotional path far from Hollywood convention.

Which core personality traits defined Diane Cilento according to her Vedic birth chart?

Diane Cilento's chart reveals a striking blend of Piscean Sun sensitivity, Aquarian Moon independence, and Capricorn Ascendant discipline. This combination produced an emotionally complex, creatively gifted, and fiercely self-directed woman. Her personality traits — including deep emotionality, spiritual curiosity, and a magnetic, gorgeous appearance — are all reflected in these placements. Her Life Path number 3 further amplifies her expressive, communicative nature, explaining her success as both an actress and a published author.

What does Diane Cilento's Capricorn Ascendant tell us about how the world perceived her?

Diane Cilento's Capricorn Ascendant, or Makara Lagna, gave her a composed, authoritative, and structurally ambitious outer presence. Capricorn rising individuals project quiet determination and professionalism, which helped Cilento command respect in the fiercely competitive world of theatre and film. This Lagna also explains her drive to build lasting legacies beyond acting, including her theatre in Queensland and her written works, all hallmarks of Capricorn's desire for enduring achievement.

Where was Diane Cilento born, and how does her birthplace connect to her astrological profile?

Diane Cilento was born on 2 April 1932 in Brisbane, Australia. Her Aries Western sun combined with a Vedic Pisces Sun reflects someone born at the cusp of assertive fire and empathetic water, giving her both boldness and emotional depth. Being born in the Southern Hemisphere added a pioneering spirit to her nature — she left home at just sixteen, a classic early expression of her independent Aquarius Moon and ambitious Capricorn Ascendant driving her toward the global stage.

How do the planets in Diane Cilento's chart explain her remarkable career as an actress and writer?

Diane Cilento's career brilliance is rooted in her Pisces Vedic Sun, which governs imagination, performance, and artistic empathy — essential qualities for a celebrated actress. Her Life Path number 3 rules self-expression, communication, and creative output, explaining both her Oscar-nominated acting in Tom Jones and her authorship of multiple books. The Capricorn Ascendant supplied the discipline and professional tenacity needed to sustain a long, multifaceted career across continents and art forms.

What yogas or planetary placements in Diane Cilento's chart point to the fame and recognition she achieved?

Diane Cilento's rise to fame is supported by a powerful convergence of placements: her Pisces Sun in a creative sign, an Aquarius Moon fostering originality, and a Capricorn Ascendant that commands public respect. These combine to form a chart strongly oriented toward public visibility and lasting recognition. Her Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress and her marriages to high-profile figures reflect the chart's indication of prominent social connections, while her Life Path 3 ensured her creative voice would always find a wide audience.

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