Born on 12 August, 1916 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Capricorn

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
109 years, 29 days

Your next birthday is 335 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

225th day of the year 1916.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
XII-VIII-MCMXVI

CIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:38 Sunset: 19:32

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 12, 1916

Born on August 12, 1916 : You lead with steady grit — turning setbacks into second acts.

  • Life Path 1 — natural initiator who moves projects forward.
  • Birth Number 3 — a gifted communicator with a warm, convincing way.
  • Partnerships shape your identity: Sun, Saturn and Neptune sit in the 7th from the Moon.
  • Emotional unrest and sudden shifts: Uranus and Rahu conjunct the Moon.

You carry a leadership style that’s practical more than flashy. Your chart pairs drive (Life Path 1) with a natural gift for expression (Birth Number 3). At home you likely learned by reading and by example — Jupiter in the 4th points to comfort and learning in the family. That solid base helps you take the next step: turning an idea into a job, a promise into a steady plan.

Personality : Ambitious

You push toward goals with steady effort and a streak of realism — sometimes tipping into pessimism when plans slow. Sun in the 7th (from the Moon) ties your sense of self to partnerships and public roles: you often define yourself by who you stand with. Uranus and Rahu on the Moon add sudden feelings and restlessness; you may change your mind or move quickly when bored. You prefer straightforward people and get irritated by thoughtlessness — a bluntness that often gets results. That directness feeds your natural talent for guiding others.

Talent and Abilities : Practical communicator

With Mercury placed in the 8th house from the Moon, your mind probes beneath the surface. You explain complex ideas simply and you work hard — Venus and Pluto in the 6th suggest skill in service, healing, or detailed work. Mars in the 9th gives a restless appetite for higher learning or travel. Unconsciously, you seek recognition and proof that your leadership matters; that motive can push you into teaching, publishing, or roles where your voice influences outcomes. Your real gift: turning tough subjects into clear, usable steps.

Blind Spots : Short temper

Your impatience shows when people act thoughtlessly; you judge quickly and may say what others won’t. That bluntness can alienate those who need gentleness. Emotionally, the Moon with Uranus and Rahu creates sudden mood swings and a habit of replaying hurts — you remember negative events sharply. You may mistake control for stability and miss softer signals from family or partners. Learning to pause before reacting will change how people respond to you and keep doors open you might otherwise close.

Karmic Lessons : Partnerships as school

The Moon’s South Node in the 7th, plus Saturn and Neptune there, suggest repeated lessons through close relationships. Past patterns push you to balance independence with true partnership; sometimes you attract partners who mirror old debts or expectations. These ties ask you to grow durable trust, to face disappointment without shutting down, and to separate service from self-erasure. Expect tests around commitment — and an opportunity to transform how you attach to others through steady, honest work.

Family and Environment : Protective home roots

Jupiter in the 4th shows a home life with reading, comfort, and support. Your father likely modeled steady work and may have moved or taken opportunities that changed the family’s course. Your mother’s anxiety or health struggles left marks: you learned to be responsible early. You often act as protector for siblings and may help family members through practical moves like finding work or housing. These roles shape the way you lead outside the home as well.

Health and Habits : Routine matters

Stick to a steady schedule. Reports tied to these placements point to blood sugar, eye issues, and digestive sensitivity for some — regular meals and simple preventive care help. You don’t do well on long fasts and can become irritable when you skip meals. One major health scare is possible in life, but your chart shows resilience and an ability to recover. Small, regular habits will protect your energy and focus.

Education and Student Life : Bookish, disciplined learner

Your early learning likely happened in a comforting home setting; you may have loved books and quiet study. You think clearly and can become a respected teacher or specialist. Some people with this pattern go into engineering, languages, economics, or become professors at the same institution where they studied. Study that combines practical skill with communication suits you best — and will lead naturally into work that others notice.

Work, Money and Career : Self-made, service-oriented

You earn by effort and steady planning. Fields that fit include teaching, medicine, research, transport or skilled trades — and any work that asks you to organize, teach, or transform. Venus and Pluto in the 6th favor detail work and service; Mercury in the 8th gives skill with finance, investigation, or technical planning. Expect success through your own effort, sometimes outside your hometown. Financial ups and downs come, but later life brings more stability — cycles like Jupiter or Saturn transits often mark these turning points.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Karmic, testing

Your romantic life carries weight. With Sun, Saturn and Neptune tied to the 7th from the Moon and the Moon’s South Node there, partners arrive with lessons and obligations. You may face repeated small fights where one partner wins arguments, or long negotiations with a partner’s family. If you are male: your wife may be intellectually inclined — a teacher, writer, artist or someone in communications — and she can be both a partner and a critic. If you are female: your husband may come from a practical, earthy background — construction, land, real-estate or finance — and he may be very attached to his family. In either case, fights with a mother or mother-in-law can last years before compromise. During Saturn transits you’ll see responsibility increase; during Uranus phases expect sudden separations or shifts. Your deepest reward is a relationship that teaches steadiness and honest speech.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Rigidity and pride

You can be stubborn, quick to judge, and resistant to showing vulnerability. Pessimism can color decisions, and a short temper will cost chances for gentle connection. Health neglect and impatience with routine drain your reserve. Brutally put: your bluntness can push away the “fragile” people you instinctively dislike — and sometimes you become the thoughtless one you complain about. Work on softening criticism and accepting help; it will open unexpected doors.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies : Practical moves for steady growth

  • Schedule regular meals and annual eye and metabolic checks; small prevention avoids big crises.
  • Practice a three-second pause before speaking; it reduces fights and builds influence.
  • Channel leadership into teaching or mentoring — use your voice to organize others, not to dominate them.
  • Set clear boundaries with family; therapy or a trusted advisor can break repeating patterns tied to the Moon’s nodes.
  • Watch planetary cycles: Saturn tests partnerships, Jupiter expands home and income, Uranus brings sudden change — plan for them and you’ll turn tests into chances.

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When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

  • United States: August 12, 1934
  • India: August 12, 1934
  • Philippines: August 12, 1934
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1934
  • Canada: August 12, 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: August 12, 1931
  • India: August 12, 1932
  • Philippines: August 12, 1932
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1933
  • Canada: August 12, 1932

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 12, 1932
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  • Philippines: August 12, 1934
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  • Canada: August 12, 1932

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 12, 1934
  • India: August 12, 1936
  • Philippines: August 12, 1934
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1937
  • Canada: August 12, 1934

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 12, 1932
  • India: August 12, 1934
  • Philippines: August 12, 1932
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1932
  • Canada: August 12, 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: August 12, 1934
  • India: August 12, 1937
  • Philippines: August 12, 1934
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1934
  • Canada: August 12, 1934

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

  • United States: August 12, 1937
  • India: August 12, 1937
  • Philippines: August 12, 1934
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1934
  • Canada: August 12, 1935

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

  • India: August 12, 1934
  • Canada: August 12, 1935
  • United States: August 12, 1937
  • Philippines: August 12, 1937
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1934

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

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Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 12, 1916

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 12, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025
Sun 19 Leo 11 19 Leo 49 6 Sagittarius 43
Moon 1 Aquarius 55 27 Pisces 34 29 Capricorn 26
Mercury 3 Virgo 45 4 Leo 18 9 Sagittarius 37
Venus 8 Cancer 31 14 Cancer 7 1 Scorpio 36
Mars 12 Libra 15 3 Libra 19 28 Sagittarius 8
Jupiter 4 Taurus 51 14 Cancer 5 25 Aries 56
Saturn 24 Cancer 38 1 Aries 4 1 Leo 6
Uranus 17 Aquarius 36 1 Gemini 13 16 Aquarius 13
Neptune 3 Leo 3 1 Aries 47 4 Leo 46
Pluto 3 Cancer 54 2 Aquarius 9 3 Cancer 52
Rahu 27 Capricorn 52 19 Pisces 40 22 Capricorn 5
Ketu 27 Cancer 52 19 Virgo 40 22 Cancer 5

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