Born on 31 May, 1916 (Wednesday)

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Personality Traits for people born on May 31, 1916

Born on May 31, 1916 : Quiet authority with a restless mind — you build, you question, and you keep going.

Key chart points: Sun conjunct Moon; Mercury conjunct Moon; Venus in 2nd; Mars in 4th; Jupiter in 12th; Saturn & Pluto in 2nd; Uranus & Rahu in 9th; Neptune in 3rd; South Node (Moon) in 3rd. These placements tell a clear story of responsibility, an emotionally tuned mind, and a pull toward private, inner growth.

You were born in 1916, and your chart reads like a craftsman’s ledger: steady numbers, duty, and an eye for what lasts. Your Sun and Moon together give a strong center — you often feel like what you do fits who you are. Mercury close to the Moon makes you think in feelings; that’s useful for empathy and memory, but it can scatter focus. Read on: each section builds one more piece of your life’s map.

Personality : Reliable

You show up. People count on you for steady work, clear rules, and honest feedback. You prefer planning to improvisation and can be frank when others act impulsively. That inner unity — Sun conjunct Moon — makes your actions match your feelings: you do what you believe in. Think of yourself as someone who mends what’s broken and keeps it running. That practical center opens the door to focused talent and ambition.

Talent and Abilities : Determined

Life Path 8 and Birth number 4 give leadership and discipline. You can build systems, manage money, and pursue excellence. The chart stacks archetypes: the Merchant (Venus in 2nd) who values comfort and value; the Warrior (Mars in 4th) who defends the home; and the Sage (Jupiter in the 12th) who seeks private wisdom. Mercury conjunct Moon aids memory and storytelling while Neptune in the 3rd adds imagination to your speech. Your unconscious motive: secure respect and stability. Still, the very aims that power you can harden into bias — a blind spot we'll look at next.

Blind Spots : Self-righteous

Your reliability can shade into moral certainty. You dislike impulsive or indecisive people and may judge them quickly. At the same time Mercury-Moon can make thinking feel emotional, so you sometimes repeat points instead of listening — the Moon’s South Node in the 3rd suggests habitual patterns of communication. That loop of conviction versus emotion becomes a learning edge: practice curiosity to break a repeating habit. Those repeats are not accidents; they trace a deeper set of obligations and lessons, which we’ll name next.

Karmic Lessons : Responsibility

Your chart asks you to transform power into responsible care. Saturn and Pluto in the 2nd house place recurring lessons around values, money and authority — you are learning to hold resources without turning them into identity. The South Node in the 3rd points to past-life or early-life habits in speech and thinking that rerun until you change them. Think of life as an apprenticeship: tasks and pressures grow you, and every test asks for steadier hands. Those karmic debts often show up first at home, shaping how family and duty meet.

Family and Environment : Rooted

Home matters. Mars in the 4th gives protective, sometimes defensive energy around family and property; Venus in the 2nd links worth to comfort. Early life likely included a devoted but emotionally uneven mother and a father who worked in practical fields or moved for opportunity. You feel pride in your roots and prefer to handle family matters privately. That loyalty keeps houses running well — and sometimes keeps grudges close. Those family patterns also affect your body and daily habits.

Health and Habits : Stamina and Tension

Your discipline gives resilience. Yet stress often shows in the head, throat or digestion; traditional notes in the chart point to ENT, thyroid or headaches as possibilities. Regular walks, steady sleep, and small daily rituals ease tension. Watch heavy planetary cycles — when Saturn or Pluto press on your resource axis you may feel pressure that shows up physically. How you learned to care for yourself often began in the classroom; education shaped those early routines.

Education and Student Life : Disciplined

Practical studies suit you. You likely succeeded where structure mattered — vocational or local institutions fit your steady nature. Mercury conjunct Moon gives a knack for remembering people and stories, even if your study style followed emotion more than a rigid plan. A simple checklist or short daily habit would turn bursts of interest into consistent progress. Those study habits became your work habits; they point to careers that suit you.

Work, Money and Career : Ambitious

You aim to build and preserve. With Life Path 8 and Saturn/Pluto in the 2nd, careers in finance, management, construction, government service, or stable business suit you. If you are male, leadership and money-related roles may come forward; if you are female, intellectual or property-related careers that bring steady income fit the chart’s strengths. Expect slow, dependable gains and occasional sharp turns; when Saturn or Pluto transit the 2nd house you’ll feel pivotal lessons in money and authority. How you earn and protect your home flows directly into how you love.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal but Guarded

You love by providing. Venus in the 2nd shows affection through practical care — shared meals, gifts, a safe home. Mars in the 4th brings passion into the household; you defend what you build. If you are male, your wife is likely dependable, career-capable and values order; she may bring steadiness and practical skill. If you are female, your husband may be intense, public-facing, or favored by leadership roles. Sun-Moon union gives emotional consistency: you feel whole and that steadiness comforts partners. Mercury-Moon helps you talk feelings, but you can loop into old complaints. You admire enthusiasm and are impatient with indecision; a partner who moves with purpose and warmth wins your loyalty. Over time, private spiritual signs (Jupiter in the 12th and Uranus/Rahu in the 9th) can bring late-life shifts: deeper devotional ties, travel, or surprising beliefs that reframe your relationships. Your closest relationships show you what to fix — the next section names the rough edges.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Rigidity

Be blunt: stubbornness and a quickness to judge can isolate you. When feelings and facts mix — Mercury-Moon — you may argue from emotion rather than clarity. Scattered focus undermines comprehension at times. Money lessons can sting if you equate self-worth with possessions. Face these patterns by loosening strict rules, practicing listening, and using clear checklists to hold focus. That honest work frees energy for what you truly value. Here are clear, practical steps to change those patterns now.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

• Use a short morning checklist (10 items max) to anchor attention and harness Birth number 4’s structure.
• Before a heated talk, pause 60 seconds to write one sentence about what you want to happen — this calms Mercury-Moon reactivity.
• Protect long-term assets: favor steady savings over speculation; consult a trusted advisor during major planetary cycles (Saturn/Pluto transits).
• Practice a private renewal once a month — a short retreat, prayer, or quiet reading; Jupiter in the 12th rewards hidden renewal.
• Turn judgment into service: mentor someone younger and let responsibility soften certainty into wisdom.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 31, 1916

• Tommy Nisbet, Basketball coach, and Basketball player, born in Galston (died: April 7, 1963)
• Archduke Felix of Austria, Military personnel, and Businessperson, born in Vienna (died: September 6, 2011)
• Bernard Lewis, Orientalist, University teacher, and Historian, born in London (died: May 19, 2018)
• Massimo Serato, Film actor, and Stage actor, born in Oderzo (died: December 22, 1989)
• Judy Campbell, Film actor, Playwright, Writer, and Actor, born in Grantham (died: June 6, 2004)
• Bert Haanstra, Producer, Film editor, Director, Film producer, Film director, Filmmaker, Resistance fighter, Photojournalist, Cinematographer, Actor, Photographer, and Screenwriter, born in Rijssen-Holten (died: October 23, 1997)
• Lydia Mendoza, Guitarist, Musician, and Singer, born in Houston (died: December 20, 2007)
• Ernest Gordon, Military personnel, born in Greenock (died: January 16, 2002)
• Walter Dieter, Politician, born in Saskatchewan (died: September 7, 1988)
• Hans Bietenhard, University teacher, Theologian, and Translator, born in Olten (died: September 5, 2008)
• Erwin Geist, Politician, born in Villingen-Schwenningen (died: July 4, 2012)
• Georges Livet, University teacher, and Historian, born in Héricourt (died: July 23, 2002)
• Hubert Ogunde, Theatrical director, Investor, Musician, Playwright, and Actor, born in Nigeria (died: April 4, 1990)
• Pierrot Garonnaire, Association football player, born in Saint-Étienne (died: July 8, 1998)
• Q4143304, Military officer, born in Kropyvnytskyi (died: December 17, 1998)
• Klara Katsman, Composer, born in Suraž (died: October 24, 2006)
• Aleksanteri Keisala, Amateur wrestler, born in Lapua (died: May 15, 1983)
• Denise Albe-Fessard, Neuroscientist, born in Paris (died: May 7, 2003)
• Rolande Trempé, French Resistance fighter, University teacher, and Historian, born in Fontenailles (died: April 12, 2016)
• Dilsad Elbrus, Professor, born in Baku (died: April 11, 1979)
• Jorge de Oliveira, Sport shooter, born in São Paulo
• Norm Alvin, Australian rules football player, born in Richmond (died: November 11, 2001)
• Paul Mayén, Architect, born in La Línea de la Concepción (died: November 3, 2000)
• Eliška Hladká, Philologist, born in Hranice (died: January 1, 1998)
• Margarete Bardo, LGBTQI+ rights activist, and Restaurateur, born in Nancy (died: April 17, 2000)
• Miriam K. Starkman, Literary historian, and University teacher, born in Poland
• Mina Sluijter, Tailor, born in Amsterdam (died: September 30, 1942)

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What happened on May 31, 1916

• World War I: The Battle of Jutland takes place in the North Sea between the British Royal Navy's Grand Fleet and the Imperial German Navy's High Seas Fleet. It is the only large-scale clash of battleships during the war. The result is tactically inconclusive, but British dominance of the North Sea is maintained.

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May 31, 1916 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1916 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: May 31, 1934
• India: May 31, 1934
• Philippines: May 31, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 31, 1934
• Canada: May 31, 1934

According to data from the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network, 205 countries and territories have a minimum voting age of 18 for national elections out of 237 countries and territories the organisation has data on as of October 2020. Some countries may issue additional requirements for voting eligibility from time to time.

When am I eligible to get a driving license?

Learner's Permit (Under supervision)

• United States: May 31, 1931
• India: May 31, 1932
• Philippines: May 31, 1932
• United Kingdom: May 31, 1933
• Canada: May 31, 1932

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 31, 1932
• India: May 31, 1934
• Philippines: May 31, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 31, 1933
• Canada: May 31, 1932

Full Driving License

• United States: May 31, 1934
• India: May 31, 1936
• Philippines: May 31, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 31, 1937
• Canada: May 31, 1934

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 31, 1932
• India: May 31, 1934
• Philippines: May 31, 1932
• United Kingdom: May 31, 1932
• Canada: May 31, 1932

Disclaimer: This is not legal advise. Age of consent is a complex legal system which can vary depending on individual situation and circumstances. In the United States, as of April 2021, of the total fifty U.S. states, approximately thirty have an age of consent of 16 (with this being the most common age of consent in the country), some set the age of consent at 17, and in about eleven states the age is 18.

When can I marry without parental consent?

• United States: May 31, 1934
• India: May 31, 1937
• Philippines: May 31, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 31, 1934
• Canada: May 31, 1934

When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?

• United States: May 31, 1937
• India: May 31, 1937
• Philippines: May 31, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 31, 1934
• Canada: May 31, 1935

When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?

• India: May 31, 1934
• Canada: May 31, 1935
• United States: May 31, 1937
• Philippines: May 31, 1937
• United Kingdom: May 31, 1934

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

July 1, 1962

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

• May 31, 2026 is on a Sunday.
• Your next birthday is 259 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Mars conjunction Venus
  Exact: 20 February, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Mars conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Mars opposition Rahu
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 20 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 30 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 29 August, 2025
• Mars aspects Mercury
  Exact: 18 October, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 17 November, 2025
• Mars aspects Venus
  Exact: 27 November, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 17 December, 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.

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