Born on 17 August, 1930 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 338 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
229th day of the year 1930.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
XCV years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on August 17, 1930
Born on August 17, 1930 : You carry steady power and private passion
- Steady and dependable: You work methodically and protect home first (Life Path 2).
- Money that transforms: Birth Number 8 with Jupiter and Pluto in the 2nd house from the Moon — finances often change form but can grow after struggle.
- Emotionally intense: Mars conjunct Moon gives quick protective reactions and a sensual streak.
- Private dreamer: Sun, Mercury and Neptune in the 4th and Rahu in the 12th point to strong inner life and creative retreat.
You’ve lived through decades of change. This chart reads like someone who built security with steady effort, then learned to handle intensity behind the scenes. I’ll start simple and add detail as we go — practical traits first, then the patterns and planetary cycles that shape how your life unfolded.
Personality : Determined
You come across as reliable and steady. You prefer to fix problems yourself and keep family life stable. At the same time you enjoy comfort and sensual pleasures. Mars conjunct the Moon gives emotional speed — you’ll act quickly to protect what matters. That mix of dependability and quick feeling makes you someone people count on, but it can also spark impatience when others move slowly. Expect people to lean on you; you'll often surprise them with an inner flame.
Talent and Abilities : Practical strategist
Your strengths are hands-on skill, discipline, and the ability to turn small projects into steady income. You might teach others, run a family business, or excel at craftsmanship and technical trades. Unconsciously you want to secure safety for yourself and loved ones — that’s Life Path 2 working with Birth Number 8. Jupiter and Pluto in the 2nd house suggest you can remake how you earn after a setback. When favorable transits arrive, talents move into plain view.
Blind Spots : Secretive risk-taking
You protect plans and sometimes keep financial moves quiet. That privacy can look like secrecy. Stubbornness shows up when you’re sure a course is right; you may hang on past the point of usefulness. The chart hints at a taste for risky or borderline schemes if you think they’ll solve immediate problems. Letting others in — even a trusted adviser — softens friction and prevents quiet decisions from creating loud problems later.
Karmic Lessons : Service and surrender
Your life calls for service and transformation. Moon’s south node in the 6th points to past-life or early patterns of serving others that need refinement. Saturn in the 8th brings tests around shared resources, loss, and trust. Rahu in the 12th nudges you toward private reflection or spiritual practice. These cycles teach you to surrender control and accept slow, steady change. When Saturn or Pluto make major transits, expect lessons that reshape what you value most.
Family and Environment : Rooted, helpful, complicated
Home is central. You likely had a practical upbringing with close family ties; mothers often provide coping skills, and fathers may be disciplined or business-minded. Siblings can quarrel yet pull together when needed. Property, inheritance, or paperwork issues show up more than once, so patience with delays becomes a repeated lesson. Your family life is where responsibility and loyalty get practiced — and where many of your small victories take place.
Health and Habits : Stamina with caution
You have stamina, but mood-driven habits can cost you. Mars conjunct Moon brings energy and urgency that’s helpful for work but risky for late nights, smoking, or impulsive drinking. Family patterns suggest watching blood sugar and eye health. Small, steady routines — sleep, gentle exercise, yearly checkups — protect you better than dramatic fixes. During intense transits from Mars or Saturn, scale back strain and rest more; that preserves both body and temper.
Education and Student Life : Practical and disciplined
Your schooling probably favored useful skills and steady study. You may have taught siblings or taken on responsibility early, learning by doing. Time management is a strength; a home library or practical mentors supported growth. You might have shifted fields or taken breaks, then returned with focus. That pattern of steady learning and hands-on practice creates a quiet competence others trust.
Work, Money and Career : Steady builder
You thrive in steady work that grows into a business. Early service or a first job often leads to entrepreneurship later. Good fits include garments, jewelry, agriculture, pharmacy, technical trades, small manufacturing, or IT with foreign ties. If you are male: your work may follow your father’s field or tie to government or disciplined roles. If you are female: healthcare, teaching, crafts, or a stable business suit you well. Jupiter and Pluto in the 2nd suggest money that transforms; Saturn in the 8th warns about loans and shared finances — keep paperwork clear.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate and loyal
You love with warmth and appetite. Venus in the 5th house from the Moon gives playful romance and a taste for sensual pleasure. Mars conjunct Moon makes you fiercely protective — quick to defend, quick to argue. You prefer a partner who is practical and present; you often want someone to accompany you in public and in daily life. Marriage tends to be stable but deeply felt, and you act as a mediator when trouble arises.
If you are male: your wife may come from an earthy, practical background (land, healthcare, crafts). She may own property, be short-tempered at times, and relocate for reasons of work or family. If you are female: your husband may be tied to land, finance, or technical work, often close to his mother; he may relocate for career and bring material support. Uranus in the 11th can bring sudden shifts in friendships that affect lovers; Saturn or Jupiter transits mark long tests or growth phases. Balance comfort with frank talk, and your bonds deepen rather than fray.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubbornness and secrecy
Be blunt: stubbornness, secrecy about money, and a taste for risky shortcuts can cause trouble. Family property and loan issues may sap time and energy. Impulse-driven habits hurt long-term health. You may resist asking for help, thinking solitude proves strength. That pride costs more than it saves. Facing delay and paperwork with patience will change outcomes and relationships for the better.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Paperwork first: Keep copies of deeds and loan documents; consult a lawyer before big property moves.
- Daily calm: Short breathing exercises or a 20-minute walk tame Mars–Moon urgency.
- Channel skill: Turn craft or practical knowledge into classes, small sales, or mentoring to create steady income.
- Invest slowly: Favor long-term, diversified investments; avoid commodity speculation and quick bets.
- Private time: Regular solitude or creative practice feeds Rahu/Neptune urges and keeps you steady through big transits.
Begin with one small change today — a single file for finances, a ten-minute walk after lunch — and let the rest unfold. Your chart rewards steady, careful moves made with courage.
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What happened on August 17, 1930
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.August 17, 1930 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1930 belongs to the Silent 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: August 17, 1948
- India: August 17, 1948
- Philippines: August 17, 1948
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1948
- Canada: August 17, 1948
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: August 17, 1945
- India: August 17, 1946
- Philippines: August 17, 1946
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1947
- Canada: August 17, 1946
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: August 17, 1946
- India: August 17, 1948
- Philippines: August 17, 1948
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1947
- Canada: August 17, 1946
Full Driving License
- United States: August 17, 1948
- India: August 17, 1950
- Philippines: August 17, 1948
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1951
- Canada: August 17, 1948
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: August 17, 1946
- India: August 17, 1948
- Philippines: August 17, 1946
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1946
- Canada: August 17, 1946
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: August 17, 1948
- India: August 17, 1951
- Philippines: August 17, 1948
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1948
- Canada: August 17, 1948
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: August 17, 1951
- India: August 17, 1951
- Philippines: August 17, 1948
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1948
- Canada: August 17, 1949
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: August 17, 1948
- Canada: August 17, 1949
- United States: August 17, 1951
- Philippines: August 17, 1951
- United Kingdom: August 17, 1948
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
September 17, 1976
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
- August 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
- Your next birthday is 338 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for August 17, 1930
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 23 Leo 37 | 24 Leo 37 | 27 Scorpio 13 |
Moon | 20 Taurus 57 | 8 Gemini 26 | 25 Scorpio 11 |
Mercury | 19 Virgo 24 | 6 Leo 20 | 4 Sagittarius 44 |
Venus | 7 Libra 58 | 20 Cancer 0 | 1 Sagittarius 13 |
Mars | 22 Gemini 50 | 6 Libra 28 | 12 Leo 13 |
Jupiter | 10 Cancer 59 | 15 Cancer 5 | 20 Cancer 5 |
Saturn | 6 Capricorn 1 | 0 Aries 49 | 9 Capricorn 21 |
Uranus | 15 Aries 4 | 1 Gemini 19 | 11 Aries 49 |
Neptune | 2 Virgo 57 | 1 Aries 41 | 5 Virgo 42 |
Pluto | 20 Cancer 4 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 20 Cancer 43 |
Rahu | 26 Aries 51 | 19 Pisces 24 | 21 Aries 49 |
Ketu | 26 Libra 51 | 19 Virgo 24 | 21 Libra 49 |
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