Born on 5 September, 1916 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
109 years, 5 days

Your next birthday is 359 days away.

Life Path Number
4

Numerology

Day of the Week
Tuesday

249th day of the year 1916.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
V-IX-MCMXVI

CIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:17 Sunset: 18:41

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on September 5, 1916

Born on September 5, 1916 : The Steady Architect with a Magnetic Edge

  • Life path 4: you build security, order, and practical systems that last.
  • Magnetic and confronting: people notice you; you stand firm rather than blend in.
  • Public drive: Sun in the 10th (from the Moon) gives you a reputation-focused, achievement bent.
  • Quiet strategist: Mercury and Rahu in communication houses make you ambitious with ideas and networks.

You were born with a practical, steady pulse and a presence that draws attention. Picture an experienced shipwright: patient, exacting, and able to read weather and tide before others do. That image helps hold your strengths and tensions together—so you can use them rather than be used by them.

Personality : Magnetic

You attract notice without trying. People call you intense or confronting because you speak frankly and expect results. You want control over your life and work—this comes from your life path number 4, which prizes structure and discipline. In a small story: when others argued, you sketched plans on a napkin and quietly made them work. That practical turn makes you useful; it also means you can seem impatient with people who sulk or dwell on problems. Expect your public reputation to matter most in certain planetary cycles—Saturn or Sun transits often spotlight this urge for recognition.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic Planner

Your gifts lie in planning, finance, and leadership. With the Sun in the 10th and Mercury near the 11th, you think about goals and the networks that bring them to life. You learn quickly in numbers (Maths is a favorite) and can translate that into business, teaching, or technical work. Unconscious motive: security—your choices aim to lock in stability. Like a chess player who sacrifices pieces to protect the king, you accept short-term discomfort for long-term order. Watch for Jupiter transits—they expand opportunities in service and work.

Blind Spots : Guarded, Sometimes Vengeful

You come across as reserved; first impressions can read as arrogance. Inside, you hold grudges and may be slow to forgive, using silence rather than argument. That secrecy protects you but can hurt relationships—people may misread your planning as plotting. At times, your sharpness becomes withdrawal (Mars in the 12th). Notice how late-night thinking or private brooding deepens these tendencies. The most useful insight: your silence often hides care, not cruelty—if you let a few people past the gate, they’ll find loyalty rather than malice.

Karmic Lessons : Duty to a Larger Belief

Your chart asks you to balance faith, travel, and discipline. Saturn and Neptune in the 9th house point to heavy lessons around belief, education, or long journeys—literal or inner. The Moon’s South Node in the 9th suggests past patterns tied to opinion or dogma to be released; your work is to turn belief into service rather than certainty. In practical terms: you learn by testing ideas in the world. Pay attention when Saturn or Jupiter cross the 9th—those are times when destiny asks you to act on lessons, not just think about them.

Family and Environment : Supportive Mother, Restless Roots

Your mother likely offered care and steadiness; she may have shaped your tastes and practical habits. Family careers may include teachers, engineers, or artists—people who blend craft and knowledge. There may have been relocations or property passed between relatives; such moves taught you to adapt while protecting assets. A sister’s actions may have left emotional marks, but you learned resilience. The compelling idea: your home life taught you to be responsible—sometimes too quickly—so you could become the family’s anchor.

Health and Habits : Freshness Matters

You do best with simple, fresh food and regular routines. A strong dislike for stale or processed meals reflects a sharper sense of smell and preference for vitality. Watch eyes, nerves, and thyroid-related issues and keep joints mobile; Jupiter in the 6th asks you to treat health as daily service. Night work can be productive for you, but it must be balanced—Mars in the 12th can hide restless energy that burns out quietly. Small daily rituals protect both your body and your calm.

Education and Student Life : Capable but Easily Frustrated

Intellect came naturally, especially in maths, arts, or technical subjects. You may have faced interruptions—work or family pulled you away—but still achieved solid qualifications. You learn best by doing: practical projects, teaching others, or applied research. Your strong voice and strategic mind served you in study groups and later in mentoring roles. The lasting image: education was not just grades but a rehearsal for public responsibility.

Work, Money and Career : Builder of Practical Success

You earn by planning and delivering results. Careers in finance, accounting, planning, engineering, food services, or technical fields suit you. You may shift locations for work, sometimes abroad, and you know how to turn loans or property into long-term security. Rahu and Uranus in communication areas give you an edge in new technologies and networks—think early adopter of practical tools. Financially you are shrewd; still, be careful with joint property or loans—boundary issues can surface, especially during stressful transits of Saturn or Pluto.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, Restless, Devoted

You love with depth and expect loyalty. Small, frequent fights may appear—largely from restlessness, not lack of care. If you are a male: your wife may be linked to creative or caregiving work (music, hospitality, health) and might travel or relocate. If you are a female: your husband may work in intellectual, technical, or communicative fields (writing, teaching, IT). Venus in the 9th shows attraction to partners who broaden your worldview—travel, faith, or study often bond you. Mars in the 12th and Pluto in the 8th add secrecy and intensity; affairs or private struggles can surface, and one child may face public attention or romantic trouble. During Venus or Mars transits, passions and conflicts both tend to intensify—use those windows to speak clearly rather than withdraw. The closest partners will learn that beneath your firmness is steady care; your job is to let them in.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Rigidity and Hidden Anger

Be brutal with this truth: you can be stubborn to the point of harm. Holding grudges and secret retaliation eat energy and isolate you. Night overwork and perfectionism drain relationships and health. Property disputes, loans, or boundary fights may repeat until you face them with clear rules. The good news: structure is your tool—use it to set limits on resentment, not to sharpen it. The payoff is calmer ties and fewer emergencies.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Design a weekly plan (30 minutes) that turns worry into tasks—this suits your life path 4.
  • Use fresh-food routines and short walks to stabilize energy; guard sleep when Mars is active.
  • Practice one conversation habit: name one feeling, then name a next step—cuts replaying grudges.
  • Channel strategy into mentoring or consulting; public recognition often follows steady, visible results (Sun 10th).
  • Watch major transits—Saturn for responsibility, Venus/Mars for relationship spikes, Pluto for deep change—and plan rather than panic when they come.

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What happened on September 5, 1916

  • D. W. Griffith's film Intolerance, known for its innovative narrative structure and exploration of social issues, was released in the US, making a lasting impact on cinema.

September 5, 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: September 5, 1934
  • India: September 5, 1934
  • Philippines: September 5, 1934
  • United Kingdom: September 5, 1934
  • Canada: September 5, 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: September 5, 1931
  • India: September 5, 1932
  • Philippines: September 5, 1932
  • United Kingdom: September 5, 1933
  • Canada: September 5, 1932

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: September 5, 1932
  • India: September 5, 1934
  • Philippines: September 5, 1934
  • United Kingdom: September 5, 1933
  • Canada: September 5, 1932

Full Driving License

  • United States: September 5, 1934
  • India: September 5, 1936
  • Philippines: September 5, 1934
  • United Kingdom: September 5, 1937
  • Canada: September 5, 1934

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: September 5, 1932
  • India: September 5, 1934
  • Philippines: September 5, 1932
  • United Kingdom: September 5, 1932
  • Canada: September 5, 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: September 5, 1934
  • India: September 5, 1937
  • Philippines: September 5, 1934
  • United Kingdom: September 5, 1934
  • Canada: September 5, 1934

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

  • United States: September 5, 1937
  • India: September 5, 1937
  • Philippines: September 5, 1934
  • United Kingdom: September 5, 1934
  • Canada: September 5, 1935

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

  • India: September 5, 1934
  • Canada: September 5, 1935
  • United States: September 5, 1937
  • Philippines: September 5, 1937
  • United Kingdom: September 5, 1934

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

October 5, 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

  • September 5, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 359 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for September 5, 1916

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on September 5, 2025 Secondary Progressions for September 5, 2025
Sun 12 Virgo 20 12 Virgo 57 1 Capricorn 7
Moon 13 Sagittarius 26 11 Aquarius 0 9 Sagittarius 18
Mercury 8 Libra 47 5 Virgo 14 16 Capricorn 59
Venus 26 Cancer 36 12 Leo 42 1 Sagittarius 10
Mars 27 Libra 42 18 Libra 42 16 Capricorn 32
Jupiter 4 Taurus 55 18 Cancer 38 25 Aries 9
Saturn 27 Cancer 23 29 Pisces 36 29 Cancer 55
Uranus 16 Aquarius 41 1 Gemini 29 17 Aquarius 6
Neptune 3 Leo 51 1 Aries 14 4 Leo 20
Pluto 4 Cancer 15 1 Aquarius 41 3 Cancer 25
Rahu 26 Capricorn 35 18 Pisces 24 20 Capricorn 49
Ketu 26 Cancer 35 18 Virgo 24 20 Cancer 49

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