Born on 8 April, 1938 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 205 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
98th day of the year 1938.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXXXVII years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on April 8, 1938
Born on April 8, 1938 : You are the steady hand with a secret depth
- Life path 6: you carry responsibility, care, and a need for harmony.
- Strong public profile — Mercury, Venus, Mars and Uranus sit in the 10th house from the Moon: you work, speak, and lead in view of others.
- Emotion runs deep: Pluto conjunct the Moon gives powerful inner transformations across your life.
- Practical sense for money mixed with artistic taste — Neptune in the 2nd and Birth Number 08 point to both charm and ambition.
You were born April 8, 1938 — that places you at 87 years old in 2025. On paper: Life Path Number 6, Birth Number 08, and a chart that pairs public skill with private intensity. Think of yourself as a neighborhood anchor: you keep things running and, when the moment comes, you surprise people with how deeply you feel. That combination has shaped work, love, and how you handle change — and it still does when planets make important transits through your chart.
Personality : Sentimental Realist
You care about beauty and harmony, and you show it in practical ways. Sentiment sits beside common sense: you’ll organize the family dinner, make sure the bills are paid, and notice the small kindnesses others miss. Pluto conjunct the Moon means emotions go deep — you don’t skim feelings. Sun and Saturn in the 9th house from the Moon give you a hunger for meaning, fairness, and order. People see your steadiness first; later they notice the intensity beneath. When slow-moving planets like Saturn or Pluto make personal transits, that inner life often becomes visible to everyone.
Talent and Abilities : Natural Networker
Your chart puts Mercury, Venus, Mars and Uranus in the 10th house from the Moon — that’s a strong signal for public communication, negotiation, and visible action. You read rooms well, build contacts, and use style to get results. Neptune in the 2nd softens money matters: you value beauty and may earn from art, music, or service. Jupiter in the 8th suggests skill with shared resources or inheritance. Unconscious motive: you help others partly because it gives you meaning — and recognition follows. Watch Jupiter and Uranus transits for sudden openings.
Blind Spots : Too Much Feeling
Your strength — emotion and care — can become a blind spot. You may rescue or say “yes” too quickly, or wait too long to act because you feel torn. Indecision annoys you in others but shows up in yourself when choices affect loved ones. With the Moon’s South Node in the 11th house, you may depend on old friendships or roles more than you admit. That keeps you safe but sometimes stuck. The most useful change starts with a small refusal: practice one gentle “no” and notice the space it gives you.
Karmic Lessons : Duty Turning into Freedom
Your Life Path 6 and Pluto–Moon link point to recurring duties around caretaking, family fixes, and emotional repair. You may inherit problems that demand attention — and you often accept that work. Karmic tests show up as repeated patterns: rescuing, taking blame, or carrying others’ burdens. The invitation is to transform obligation into chosen service. When Pluto or Saturn trigger these houses in transit, you’ll face a turning point; if you choose boundaries, what once felt like bondage can become a deliberate and rewarding role.
Family and Environment : Persistent, Practical Roots
Your home life likely taught persistence and emotional intelligence, especially from your mother’s side. There may have been mobility or outside ties in your father’s path — relocation, work across states, or involvement in crafts and trades. You often act as mediator in family disputes and you feel responsible for keeping peace. Friendships and older social roles can be comfortable but limiting; the South Node in the 11th suggests past reliance on groups. When Jupiter visits family-related points, new reconciliations or responsibilities can arrive.
Health and Habits : Sensitive System
You do best with steady routines. Chart notes point to sensitivity around the throat, eyes, and thyroid area and to a nervous system that responds to worry. You may prefer walking and light activity; analysis shows you like walking and are not an early riser. Small habits — consistent sleep, eye checks, gentle daily movement, and hydration — protect you. During stressful planetary cycles, especially Saturn or Neptune transits, focus on rest and clear medical advice rather than quick fixes.
Education and Student Life : Curious and Distracted
Sun and Saturn in the 9th and helpful Jupiter placements suggest a good schooling track and favor in studies — you likely had access to strong local education. You manage time well but can be easily distracted by other interests. You learn by doing and by teaching others. Later-life study or involvement in community learning brings satisfaction; Jupiter transits often create those chances. If you ever felt studies abandoned, finishing small courses now can deliver real pleasure.
Work, Money and Career : Public Operator
Your strength is visible work — public roles, contracts, small business, or service positions where people notice you. Networking skills and financial smarts help: you know who to call and how to make a plan. Neptune in the 2nd urges care with speculative ventures; analysis shows a warning about overnight riches and risky schemes. Jupiter in the 8th can bring shared gains or inheritance. Keep proper paperwork and trusted advisors, and watch for decisive transits from Jupiter and Uranus that can open doors or sudden windfalls.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Tender but Complicated
You love beauty and deep connection. Romance lights you, yet your emotional intensity can overwhelm a partner. Rahu in the 5th house suggests attraction to unconventional relationships or late-life surprises in romance. If you are male: your wife may be clever, possibly strong-willed or from a business or artistic family; you attract attention from women and might need careful boundaries. If you are female: your husband may be entrepreneurial, practical, or connected to arts or technical work; he may bring movement or change into your life. Marital life can be fraught at times — tensions with in-laws or family disputes may surface — but you are also a mediator who keeps relationships functioning. During major transits (Saturn, Jupiter, Pluto) love often evolves: some ties deepen, others ask to be released. Your best partners appreciate your steady care and your surprising emotional depth.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Boundaries and Impulses
Be blunt: your weakness is feeling too much and protecting too little. You may accept unfair burdens, make impulsive money moves during excitement, and replay old social roles. Family fights, in-law friction, and the impulse to fix everyone can drain you. Financial ups and downs are possible if you chase quick gains. The short, painful truth: learn to refuse and to ask for fair help, or you’ll repeat the same weariness. That choice changes everything.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Actionable insight: Set one clear financial rule (e.g., no speculative investments without a second opinion).
- Tip: Practice one daily boundary — a short “no” — to build muscle for bigger refusals.
- Technique: Use a 10-minute evening journal to process intense feelings and calm the Moon–Pluto energy.
- Tool: Keep a trusted advisor for paperwork and investments; a plain checklist prevents mistakes.
- Strategy: When Saturn or Pluto make slow transits, treat decisions as revisions not emergencies — wait 3 months for clarity.
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What happened on April 8, 1938
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.April 8, 1938 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1938 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: April 8, 1956
- India: April 8, 1956
- Philippines: April 8, 1956
- United Kingdom: April 8, 1956
- Canada: April 8, 1956
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: April 8, 1953
- India: April 8, 1954
- Philippines: April 8, 1954
- United Kingdom: April 8, 1955
- Canada: April 8, 1954
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: April 8, 1954
- India: April 8, 1956
- Philippines: April 8, 1956
- United Kingdom: April 8, 1955
- Canada: April 8, 1954
Full Driving License
- United States: April 8, 1956
- India: April 8, 1958
- Philippines: April 8, 1956
- United Kingdom: April 8, 1959
- Canada: April 8, 1956
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: April 8, 1954
- India: April 8, 1956
- Philippines: April 8, 1954
- United Kingdom: April 8, 1954
- Canada: April 8, 1954
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: April 8, 1956
- India: April 8, 1959
- Philippines: April 8, 1956
- United Kingdom: April 8, 1956
- Canada: April 8, 1956
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: April 8, 1959
- India: April 8, 1959
- Philippines: April 8, 1956
- United Kingdom: April 8, 1956
- Canada: April 8, 1957
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: April 8, 1956
- Canada: April 8, 1957
- United States: April 8, 1959
- Philippines: April 8, 1959
- United Kingdom: April 8, 1956
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
May 8, 1984
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
- April 8, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
- Your next birthday is 205 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for April 8, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 8, 2025 |
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Sun | 17 Aries 46 | 18 Aries 41 | 11 Cancer 37 |
Moon | 26 Cancer 16 | 26 Leo 18 | 8 Libra 7 |
Mercury | 4 Taurus 59 | 26 Pisces 51 | 24 Cancer 34 |
Venus | 3 Taurus 20 | 25 Pisces 6 | 18 Leo 23 |
Mars | 19 Taurus 11 | 26 Cancer 8 | 17 Cancer 54 |
Jupiter | 24 Aquarius 26 | 17 Gemini 9 | 1 Pisces 55 |
Saturn | 9 Aries 19 | 25 Pisces 16 | 17 Aries 33 |
Uranus | 12 Taurus 12 | 25 Taurus 7 | 16 Taurus 48 |
Neptune | 19 Virgo 1 | 0 Aries 19 | 18 Virgo 41 |
Pluto | 27 Cancer 51 | 3 Aquarius 39 | 29 Cancer 10 |
Rahu | 29 Scorpio 3 | 26 Pisces 20 | 24 Scorpio 27 |
Ketu | 29 Taurus 3 | 26 Virgo 20 | 24 Taurus 27 |
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