Born on 5 January, 1908 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 114 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
5th day of the year 1908.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
CXVII years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on January 5, 1908
Born on January 5, 1908 : You keep a quiet steadiness that mends things — people, plans, and small, broken routines.
- Life path 6: natural caregiver who values duty, harmony, and family responsibility.
- Private thinker: Sun, Mercury and Uranus in the 12th house from the Moon — you process inwardly and recharge alone.
- Warm heart, artistic taste: Venus conjunct Moon gives emotional generosity and a love for beauty over material show.
- Partnership power vs. slow money: Jupiter in the 7th boosts relationships; Saturn in the 2nd delays or tests financial security.
You probably see yourself as someone who quietly fixes things — a mended coat, a calm conversation, a practical plan for a worried friend. With Life Path number 6 and Birth number 05, service and adaptability run through your story. These gifts come from inward work (12th-house energy) and show up as steady acts of care. Read on: the next part shows how that quiet strength becomes your most useful skill.
Personality : Quiet Caretaker
You balance practicality with a natural skepticism. You want optimism but habitually expect the worst, which makes you cautious and reliable. Emotionally, you seek harmony — thanks to Venus conjunct Moon — so you avoid needless fights and favor creative, artistic company over materialistic folks. You handle the small, important chores others forget, yet you can be deeply private because Sun and Mercury sit in the 12th house from the Moon. That private core often hides surprising strengths that emerge when needed, leading straight into your talents.
Talent and Abilities : Patient Problem-Solver
You pursue excellence and care for details, even when planning feels hard. Mars in the 3rd house gives you a quick, decisive mind for short tasks and local matters; Mercury in the 12th suggests you express best in private writing or one-on-one counsel. You excel at crafts, caregiving, and mediation — roles where steady hands and empathy matter more than flash. Unconsciously, you act from a place of duty: fixing what’s broken to restore peace. That motive clarifies why your blind spots can be so persistent.
Blind Spots : Tendency to Retreat
You feel irritation when people are forgetful or unreliable, and you punish yourself with worry when you miss a promise. Low self-esteem and poor time management can make you seem slow or evasive. You also keep secrets — partly to protect others, partly to avoid being judged. Those habits can make you seem distant when what you really are is protective. Recognizing this pattern opens the way to the deeper karmic lessons ahead.
Karmic Lessons : Service without Self-Erasure
The Moon’s South Node in the 12th house and Rahu in the 6th suggest a past-life habit of disappearing into service. This life asks you to bring that same devotion into daily routines without losing yourself. Your task: learn to serve while keeping boundaries. Transits of Saturn or Rahu can intensify this pull toward work and health obligations — pay attention when those cycles show up, because they point to growth or burnout.
Family and Environment : Rooted Care, Complicated Lines
Your childhood likely felt safe in practical ways, but emotional anxiety or PTSD may have lingered. Mothers in your chart bring emotional intelligence and effort; fathers often show public roles (teaching, government or crafts). You act as a family mediator, and property or sibling disputes may touch your life. Still, you hold the home steady — a quiet anchor that others rely on. That role leads naturally into how you manage health and habits.
Health and Habits : Watch the Quiet Drains
Neptune, Pluto and Rahu in the 6th house point to intense work cycles and possible health vulnerabilities, including ENT or stress-related issues in the family line. Addiction risk appears in some charts; simple routines help most: regular checkups, sleep schedule, and a daily creative habit. When heavy planetary transits hit the 6th, you’ll notice energy dips — use them as signals to rest and recalibrate.
Education and Student Life : Comfort with Interruptions
You likely learned best in a comforting home environment but struggled with time management and confidence. Education may have had breaks or shifts in direction. That pattern makes you adaptable: you can pick up skills later in life and apply them with patience. Translating early comfort into steady study habits will strengthen future work choices.
Work, Money and Career : Craft, Care, and Partnership
You do best in roles that mix practical skill with service: caregiving, nursing, food-related work, crafts, teaching, or research. Jupiter in the 7th favors partnerships and joint ventures; Saturn in the 2nd asks for careful budgets and delayed rewards. You pursue excellence but can lack long-range planning — build simple systems to hold your progress. Partnerships often bring opportunities, especially during Jupiter cycles.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal Mediator (and practical notes for men and women)
You love steadily and tend to mediate conflicts. Venus conjunct Moon gives warmth; Jupiter in the 7th brings growth through partnership. Love marriage is possible, and partner families may have service or security ties (police, army, postal work, food inspection). If you are male: your wife may come from a grounded, earth-related background (healthcare, crafts, land), and chart notes suggest dental issues are possible for her. If you are female: your husband may come from research, sea-related work, or occult/therapeutic fields and often belongs to a larger family. Matches may not be perfect at first, but your ability to steady a relationship often heals friction — and during key transits you’ll see partnerships shift in meaningful ways.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Time, Secrets, and Stubborn Patterns
Be blunt with yourself: poor planning, missed promises, secret-keeping, and a pessimistic default can cost relationships and money. Property disputes or delays in financial rewards may force you to act. You can be stubborn about asking for help. Face these limits directly — that’s how you turn duty into dignity and pain into purpose.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Set one simple planning habit: 10 minutes nightly to list tomorrow’s three priorities.
- Use a creative outlet (crafts, journaling) to convert worry into skill and income.
- Schedule regular medical checkups, especially ENT and stress management.
- Build a partner-based plan for money (Jupiter in 7th): consult a trusted ally before big moves.
- Work with a counselor or support group to address low self-esteem and old anxieties.
- When Saturn or Jupiter make strong transits to your 2nd or 7th houses, treat those months as decision windows for finances and partnerships.
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Some famous persons born on January 5, 1908
- Erwin Lutz, Police officer, born in Bolzano (died: November 22, 1972)
- Hans-Joachim Martini, Geologist, born in Bockenem (died: October 22, 1969)
- Harry Kurnitz, Novelist, Journalist, Playwright, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in New York City (died: March 18, 1968)
- George Dolenz, Television actor, and Actor, born in Trieste (died: February 8, 1963)
- Jirō Satō, Tennis player, born in Tokyo (died: April 5, 1934)
- René Schillemann, Association football player, born in Mulhouse (died: November 6, 1947)
- Don Bird, Association football player, born in Newton Abbot (died: January 1, 1987)
- Eddie Tamblyn, Actor, born in Yonkers (died: June 22, 1957)
- George Mussallem, Politician, born in Winnipeg (died: April 10, 2007)
- Harold James Merilees, Politician, born in Vancouver (died: September 19, 1972)
- Carl Otto Hugosson, Military personnel, born in Gothenburg (died: January 4, 1961)
- Salomón Zambrano Rodríguez, Politician, and Mayor, born in Rafael (died: September 26, 1988)
- Monica K. Collingwood, Film editor, born in Jackson (died: October 31, 1989)
- Paul Lambert, Water polo player, and Swimmer, born in Chercq (died: October 28, 1996)
- Regis Leheny, Baseball player, born in Pittsburgh (died: November 2, 1976)
- Teruko Nagaoka, Impresario, and Actor, born in Morioka (died: October 18, 2010)
- Ivan Bertoncelj, Partisan, Military officer, and Politician, born in Zgornja Dobrava (died: September 5, 1965)
- Wilhelm Marais, Cricketer, and Cricket umpire, born in Mossel Bay (died: September 24, 1993)
- Stasys Yla, Writer, born in Luciūnai (died: March 24, 1983)
- Kurt Bardong, Classical philologist, and Teacher, born in Kupferdreh (died: January 1, 1945)
- Rudolf Leskovar, Balneologist, University teacher, Physician, and Writer, born in Ljubljana (died: October 9, 1989)
- Belisario Gache Pirán, Politician, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Buenos Aires (died: May 21, 1960)
- Paul Werther, Politician, born in Duisburg (died: November 18, 1965)
- Richard Latham, Cricketer, born in São Paulo (died: February 4, 1953)
- Ulric Guttinger, Actor, born in 11th arrondissement of Paris (died: November 3, 1984)
- Carolyn Schnurer, Fashion designer, born in New York City (died: March 15, 1998)
- Bertil Thorell, Drawer, and Painter, born in Falköping (died: January 15, 1984)
- Yōtarō Izumi, Poet, born in Tochigi Prefecture (died: October 23, 1996)
- Dan Lennon, Coach, born in Vermillion (died: October 4, 2002)
- Henri Arthur Philip Hartog, University teacher, born in Nijmegen (died: January 28, 1968)
- Mikhail Petrovich Mikhailov, Soviet military leader, Colonel, born in Saint Petersburg (died: January 15, 1998)
- Donald Ernest Wilson Wormell, Latinist, and University teacher, born in Bristol (died: July 15, 1990)
- Pierre de Morsier, Military personnel, born in Geneva (died: September 18, 1991)
- Ella Polak-Rodrigues Lopes, Ceramicist, born in Amsterdam (died: April 14, 1984)
- Balys Norvaiša, Association football player, born in Sankt Petersburg
- Torild Larsson, Association football player, born in Göteborgs Carl Johans parish (died: May 21, 1975)
- Виктор Петрович Преображенский, Painter, born in Omsk (died: May 27, 1984)
What happened on January 5, 1908
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.January 5, 1908 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1908 belongs to the GI Generation group.
When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)
- United States: January 5, 1926
- India: January 5, 1926
- Philippines: January 5, 1926
- United Kingdom: January 5, 1926
- Canada: January 5, 1926
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: January 5, 1923
- India: January 5, 1924
- Philippines: January 5, 1924
- United Kingdom: January 5, 1925
- Canada: January 5, 1924
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: January 5, 1924
- India: January 5, 1926
- Philippines: January 5, 1926
- United Kingdom: January 5, 1925
- Canada: January 5, 1924
Full Driving License
- United States: January 5, 1926
- India: January 5, 1928
- Philippines: January 5, 1926
- United Kingdom: January 5, 1929
- Canada: January 5, 1926
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: January 5, 1924
- India: January 5, 1926
- Philippines: January 5, 1924
- United Kingdom: January 5, 1924
- Canada: January 5, 1924
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: January 5, 1926
- India: January 5, 1929
- Philippines: January 5, 1926
- United Kingdom: January 5, 1926
- Canada: January 5, 1926
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: January 5, 1929
- India: January 5, 1929
- Philippines: January 5, 1926
- United Kingdom: January 5, 1926
- Canada: January 5, 1927
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: January 5, 1926
- Canada: January 5, 1927
- United States: January 5, 1929
- Philippines: January 5, 1929
- United Kingdom: January 5, 1926
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
February 5, 1954
Yes, you can become a millionaire by saving small and investing. Believe in yourself and it's never too late to start.
Please note, this calculation assumes $100 monthly savings into US stocks with ARR 7% and that the monthly savings double every 10 years from the starting date. The actual outcome might vary based on additional factors not considered in this simple calculation, such as taxes, fees, changes in contribution, or more complex compounding scenarios.Your next birthday
- January 5, 2026 is on a Monday.
- Your next birthday is 114 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for January 5, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2025 |
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Sun | 13 Capricorn 32 | 15 Capricorn 10 | 10 Taurus 28 |
Moon | 2 Aquarius 44 | 22 Pisces 40 | 18 Taurus 12 |
Mercury | 8 Capricorn 2 | 25 Sagittarius 34 | 3 Taurus 1 |
Venus | 11 Aquarius 4 | 2 Pisces 15 | 25 Gemini 55 |
Mars | 25 Pisces 49 | 0 Leo 26 | 16 Gemini 2 |
Jupiter | 11 Leo 23 | 12 Gemini 46 | 4 Leo 52 |
Saturn | 22 Pisces 37 | 14 Pisces 47 | 5 Aries 33 |
Uranus | 12 Capricorn 50 | 23 Taurus 33 | 16 Capricorn 50 |
Neptune | 13 Cancer 29 | 27 Pisces 21 | 12 Cancer 29 |
Pluto | 23 Gemini 25 | 1 Aquarius 11 | 23 Gemini 18 |
Rahu | 14 Cancer 15 | 1 Aries 16 | 8 Cancer 3 |
Ketu | 14 Capricorn 15 | 1 Libra 16 | 8 Capricorn 3 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Transits for 2025
- Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2025
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