Born on 1 May, 1918 (Wednesday)

• Personality
• 2025 Predictions
• Horoscope

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Personality Traits for people born on May 1, 1918

Born on May 1, 1918 : You carry quiet wisdom and unexpected courage

You were born into a century of change. If you’re reading this in 2025, you would be 107 years old — a living archive of stories. Your chart paints you as a thoughtful person who learns by observing and testing. That restless edge and steady care have shaped how you love, work, and heal. Watch the long planetary cycles (Saturn, Pluto, Jupiter) — they bring phases when these patterns become sharper and impossible to ignore.

Personality : Wise

You think like someone who has kept a lantern by the door. Sun and Mercury in the 5th house from the Moon give you playful curiosity and clear speech; you like to teach or tell stories. At the same time, you can lose focus—start many interests and finish fewer. That mix of depth and drift makes you interesting company: you know a lot, and you are willing to admit you don’t have all the answers. Each cycle of focus feels like a fresh chapter.

Talent and Abilities : Curious communicator

You have patience for study and the knack to connect with people. Jupiter in the 6th supports service and steady work; Mercury’s placement helps you explain complex ideas simply. You may shine at teaching, research, healing, or writing. Unconsciously you prove your worth by learning and helping others. When Mercury or Jupiter makes a favorable transit, your voice and projects get noticed — trust those windows to publish, teach, or mentor.

Blind Spots : Restless attention

Your impatience is real. You dislike rigid people and find inflexibility irritating, which can make you abrupt. Early schooling or low support may have left traces of self-doubt that show up as perfectionism or withdrawal. Rahu with the Moon can pull you toward obsessive attachments, making it hard to let relationships settle. When you notice yourself clinging, that’s the moment to pause; planetary slowdowns often force you to do just that.

Karmic Lessons : Partnership debts

Nodes and Pluto point to strong karma around partners. Rahu conjunct Moon and the South Node in the 7th house suggest repeated relationship themes — intense bonds, codependency, or obligations carried from the past. Saturn and Neptune in the 8th ask for patient transformation: loss, shared resources, or deep emotional work can be the teacher. You’re learning to choose relationships rather than replay them. Big transits (Saturn, Pluto) will often trigger the final lessons.

Family and Environment : Strong mother ties

Your home shaped how you cope. The mother was likely a dominant, intuitive presence — protective but demanding; you remember warmth and anxious patterns. Father showed steady sacrifice and practical worries. One sibling may have health or financial struggles; others help in practical ways. Property and home come after effort. Family pressures taught you loyalty and a careful eye for risk — especially around belongings and travel near water.

Health and Habits : Mind–body rhythm

The chart suggests sensitivity in the head, skin, and later hair thinning; watch sleep, stress, and diet. Jupiter in the 6th rewards a structured routine: gentle daily exercise, eye checks, and liver-friendly diet help. Be cautious around water and in travel. Small rituals—walking, breathing, a short study time—calm the Rahu-Moon restlessness and lower flare-ups during tense planetary transits.

Education and Student Life : Late bloomer

You likely learned steadily rather than quickly. Early schooling may have lacked support, but language and memory became strengths. Moves for education or work broadened your view. Studies in arts, literature, or practical sciences fit well; teaching or research often appears later. The pattern: slow start, reliable finish. Even now, a short course or local class can spark new meaning.

Work, Money and Career : Service-minded

Your work fits steady study and networking. You do well in teaching, medicine, research, public service, or healing professions. Two properties and late comfort are possible after early struggles. If you are male: steady trades, real estate, engineering, or finance may suit. If you are female: roles in healthcare, teaching, creative arts, or service fit best. Avoid risky gold trades; legal entanglements can slow gains. Watch Jupiter cycles for opportunities and Saturn phases for cleanup.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense and transformative

Your relationships are rarely casual. Pluto in the 7th brings deep bonds and power plays, while Rahu conjunct Moon pulls you toward partners who change your life. If you are male: your wife may be career-minded, linked to care or creative work, sometimes older or bringing practical luck — but she may also bring health or property complications that you feel compelled to fix. If you are female: your husband may come from public life, business, or land; he can be temperamental and tied to family obligations; you often take on a rescuing role. One small story: you marry someone magnetic; years later they face a loss and you become the steady hand that restarts the household — the struggle reveals your reserves. Expect cycles where partnership pressure peaks (Pluto/Saturn transits) and offers a chance to free yourself from old patterns. The deeper lesson is learning to love without losing your center.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impatience

Be blunt: impatience, clinging to old hurts, and scattered focus have cost you chances. You may repeat patterns of rescuing others or entering draining legal fights. Health slips when routine is ignored. Financial hiccups around heirlooms or court cases are possible. The cure is discipline: tiny daily steps that build momentum. Will you trade the drama of short bursts for steady, stubborn progress?

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

• Daily practice: 20 minutes of reading, journaling, or quiet study to steady the Rahu-Moon pull.
• Health check: Regular skin, head, eye, and liver screenings; gentle exercise every other day.
• Money guardrails: Avoid risky gold transactions; secure property documents and keep a trusted advisor for legal matters.
• Relationship boundary: Learn one clear boundary (time, money, or emotional labor) and enforce it kindly.
• Timing strategy: Launch ideas during Jupiter/Mercury positive transits; use Saturn phases for pruning and structure.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 1, 1918

• Dimitri Papadimos, Photographer, born in Cairo (died: May 3, 1994)
• Salvador Lazo, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Santo Niño (died: April 11, 2000)
• Gersh Budker, Nuclear physicist, University teacher, Inventor, and Physicist, born in Murafa (died: July 4, 1977)
• Jack Paar, Game show host, Journalist, Television presenter, Author, Comedian, and Actor, born in Canton (died: January 27, 2004)
• Berndt-Otto Rehbinder, Fencer, born in Karlskrona (died: December 12, 1974)
• James Copeland, Television actor, and Actor, born in Helensburgh (died: April 17, 2002)
• Max Gufler, Serial killer, born in Austria (died: January 1, 1966)
• Henk Dannenburg, Medalist, and Sculptor, born in Amsterdam (died: April 8, 1986)
• Alberto Héber Usher, Politician, born in Montevideo (died: January 19, 1981)
• Clinton M. Hedrick, Military personnel, born in Cherry Grove (died: March 28, 1945)
• Jean-François Arrighi, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Vico (died: December 1, 1998)
• Ivan Dziuba, Test pilot, born in Ogultsy (died: October 12, 1995)
• Viktor Andreevitsj Lazarev, Actor, born in Moscow (died: February 17, 2007)
• Q4256564, Flying ace, born in Yekaterinoslav Governorate (died: September 2, 2000)
• Vadim Ivanovici Makarewski, Military officer, born in Veliky Novgorod (died: April 23, 2001)
• Bashir Rameyev, Computer scientist, and Engineer, born in Baymak (died: May 16, 1994)
• Archie E. Mitchell, Missionary, born in Franklin
• Sara Hestrin-Lerner, Pathologist, Biologist, and Zoologist, born in Winnipeg (died: November 18, 2017)
• Leif B. Lillegaard, Journalist, Editing staff, and Writer, born in Sandnessjøen (died: April 24, 1994)
• Raymond Mailloux, Politician, born in Baie-Saint-Paul (died: July 26, 1995)
• Li Yaowen, Diplomat, and Military officer, born in Rongcheng (died: April 10, 2018)
• José Luis Milà Sagnier, Jurist, and Lawyer, born in Barcelona (died: February 29, 2012)
• Wojciech Kętrzyński, Journalist, and Diplomat, born in Warsaw (died: July 2, 1983)
• Trần Minh Tiết, Journalist, and Historian, born in Quảng Trị (died: February 27, 1990)
• Hiroshi Motoaki, Psychologist, born in Kanagawa Prefecture (died: December 6, 2012)
• Seiji Sakazawa, Baseball player, born in Himeji (died: May 6, 2002)
• Marie Motlová, Actor, born in Bor (died: August 26, 1985)
• Jørgen Iversen, Association football player, born in Copenhagen (died: December 31, 1993)
• Antonio Heredero, Painter, and Military personnel, born in Madrid (died: November 8, 2008)
• Carlos Álvarez Fernández-Cid, Musician, and Pharmacist, born in Santiago de Compostela (died: January 1, 1984)
• Evangelos Yannopoulos, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Mygdalia (died: September 4, 2003)
• Levon Khachikyan, Source critic, Philologist, and Historian, born in Yerevan (died: March 12, 1982)
• Pavel Ivanov, Soldier, born in Kharkiv (died: March 21, 1985)
• Aaron Bernstein, Rosh yeshiva, and Rabbi, born in Jerusalem (died: October 24, 1994)
• Geoff Organ, Australian rules football player, born in Mooroopna (died: April 16, 1993)
• Owen John, Writer, born in Wales (died: January 23, 1995)
• Adolfo M. Savino, Civil servant, born in Remedios de Escalada (died: January 1, 1978)
• Carlos Goyeneche Silvela, Diplomat, born in Irurita (died: June 1, 1996)
• Vladislav Dokoupil, Bibliographer, and Librarian, born in Prostějov (died: March 25, 1992)
• Erwin Kalus, Figure skater, and Sport cyclist, born in Bielszowice (died: January 1, 1943)
• Bennetta Bullock Washington, Teacher, born in Winston-Salem (died: May 28, 1991)
• James Jennings Norton, Geological cartographer, Cartographer, and Geologist, born in Elmira (died: November 6, 2005)
• Chet Francis, Baseball player, Basketball coach, Basketball player, and Military personnel, born in Avon (died: January 23, 2002)
• Michael Brown, Thoracic surgeon, born in Croydon (died: March 6, 2009)
• Ahamed Uld Brahim Uld Bachir, Merchant, and Politician, born in Laayoune
• Q88993137, Politician, born in Sanyuan County (died: April 9, 2012)
• Paul Sadoul, Academic, and Physician, born in Tours (died: September 7, 2011)
• Flavio Bazán, Agricultural engineer, and Environmentalist, born in Cajamarca (died: October 29, 2019)
• Martial de La Fournière, Official, and Diplomat, born in Bonnac-la-Côte (died: February 27, 1994)

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What happened on May 1, 1918

• German troops enter Don Host Oblast; capture Rostov-on-Don on May 8; part of WWI.

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May 1, 1918 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1918 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 1, 1936
• India: May 1, 1936
• Philippines: May 1, 1936
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1936
• Canada: May 1, 1936

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 1, 1933
• India: May 1, 1934
• Philippines: May 1, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1935
• Canada: May 1, 1934

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 1, 1934
• India: May 1, 1936
• Philippines: May 1, 1936
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1935
• Canada: May 1, 1934

Full Driving License

• United States: May 1, 1936
• India: May 1, 1938
• Philippines: May 1, 1936
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1939
• Canada: May 1, 1936

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 1, 1934
• India: May 1, 1936
• Philippines: May 1, 1934
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1934
• Canada: May 1, 1934

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 1, 1936
• India: May 1, 1939
• Philippines: May 1, 1936
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1936
• Canada: May 1, 1936

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

• United States: May 1, 1939
• India: May 1, 1939
• Philippines: May 1, 1936
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1936
• Canada: May 1, 1937

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

• India: May 1, 1936
• Canada: May 1, 1937
• United States: May 1, 1939
• Philippines: May 1, 1939
• United Kingdom: May 1, 1936

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 1, 1964

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 1, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 229 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Saturn opposition Mars
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Saturn conjunction Venus
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Saturn square Rahu
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Rahu conjunction Venus
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Moon
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Mars square Rahu
  Exact: 30 July, 2025
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 28 September, 2025
• Jupiter trine Venus
  Exact: 18 October, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Saturn conjunction Venus
  Exact: 27 November, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mars
  Exact: 27 November, 2025
• Saturn square Rahu
  Exact: 27 November, 2025
• Mars conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 07 December, 2025
• Mars opposition Ketu
  Exact: 07 December, 2025
• Mars square Venus
  Exact: 07 December, 2025

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

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