Born on 5 July, 1938 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
87 years, 2 months, 9 days

Your next birthday is 293 days away.

Life Path Number
6

Numerology

Day of the Week
Tuesday

186th day of the year 1938.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Tiger (虎)
Roman Numerals
V-VII-MCMXXXVIII

LXXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 03:47 Sunset: 20:21

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on July 5, 1938

Born on July 5, 1938 : You keep a steady compass — practical, proud, and quietly generous.

  • Life path 6: you put family, duty and service first; you support others with steady hands.
  • Career & reputation matter: Mercury, Venus and Pluto in the 10th house from the Moon point to a public role or meaningful legacy.
  • Warm but guarded: you are peaceful and romantic at heart, yet possess pride and occasional jealousy.
  • Creative spark: Jupiter in the 5th from the Moon keeps joy, children and hobbies alive throughout life.

You’ve built a life of responsibility and quiet accomplishment. The chart shows someone who seeks meaning (Sun and Mars in the 9th from the Moon) and who uses words, charm and transformation in the public world (Mercury, Venus, Pluto in the 10th). These are practical years made richer by a soft, romantic center — and by lessons that ask you to balance giving with receiving.

Personality : Steady Caretaker

You arrive as someone who calms a room. You value comfort, order, and reliable relationships. With a Life Path 6, you often act as the household anchor — the one others call when things need fixing. You prefer solving problems gently, but you also take pride in results. That pride can be protective: it helps you hold standards, and it can also make you sensitive to slights. Your next step is to see how this steadiness becomes the foundation for your gifts in the world.

Talent and Abilities : Public Voice and Practical Wisdom

You have a practical mind and a public presence. Mercury and Venus in the 10th house (from the Moon) give you skill with communication, diplomacy and an attractive public manner. People trust your advice — legal, medical, educational or advisory roles suit you. Jupiter in the 5th sparks creativity, teaching, and the ability to inspire younger people or grandchildren. You plan patiently and speak with weight; when you combine that with action, doors open. Note: these talents often deepen during relevant planetary transits — a career turn can arrive when Pluto or Jupiter activate your 10th or 5th house.

Blind Spots : Pride and Private Guardedness

You often feel more composed than you are. Others may read that composure as distance or pride. You can become jealous if someone threatens what you value — possessions, reputation or a loved one’s attention. You may also struggle with time management and quick frustration when things drift. Because you tend to carry responsibility, you sometimes refuse help and then resent small mistakes. Recognizing this pattern opens the door to smoother relationships and clearer work habits.

Karmic Lessons : Duty, Sharing, and Letting Go

The chart points to repeated themes around shared resources and responsibility. With the Moon’s South Node in the 8th house and Rahu in the 2nd, you’re learning to move from past attachments toward a healthier relationship with money, speech and values. Your task is to balance caring for others with asking for what you need. Growth often comes through tests of trust or public responsibility — these episodes can reshape how you give and receive help.

Family and Environment : Supportive Roots, Occasional Friction

Your home life likely offered strong emotional support, especially from your mother, who contributed emotionally and kept practical matters steady. Family may include healers or people in caregiving roles. A father figure could be hardworking and public-facing, sometimes causing disagreements. You prefer a close-knit household and may have experienced joint-family living. Expect both warmth and the occasional clash over land, money or duty — these tensions push you to lead and to forgive.

Health and Habits : Guard your rhythm

Work and health are linked here. Saturn in the 6th (from the Moon) asks for routine and discipline: regular check-ups, steady exercise and attention to diet help you stay strong. You may be sensitive to thyroid or heart issues and should monitor them with a doctor. You thrive on fresh food and clear routines; stale habits or skipped rest create friction. Small daily rituals — a brisk walk, regular sleep times — are surprisingly protective.

Education and Student Life : Lifelong Learner

You may not have followed a single, straight academic path. Early frustration, poor time management or the need to work may have interrupted formal studies. Yet you love learning in the long run. Expect late study, correspondence courses or a return to education in midlife. You read, teach, and keep studying ideas and faith — and you gain reputation by doing so. That reach for knowledge often feeds your professional life.

Work, Money and Career : Steady Service, Public Role

Career suits you when it combines public standing with service: civil service, teaching, medicine, law, or consultancy. You do well in roles that need planning, discipline and a strong voice. There’s a tendency to make big investments that can feel risky; steady salary or consultancy is safer. You’re not good at delegating — you prefer to handle key tasks yourself. Watch for career-turning transits of Pluto (10th) and Saturn (6th); they can deepen responsibilities or bring transformation.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Romantic Heart, Protective Edge

You fall in love with warmth and loyalty. Jupiter in the 5th keeps romance playful and generous; you enjoy courtship, music, and shared hobbies. Yet your pride and desire for security can make you possessive at times. You want a partner who shows respect and stands by you in public. Venus in the 10th suggests partners tied to career or public life; love and reputation blend. Uranus in the 7th may bring sudden changes or unconventional arrangements; expect surprises and adaptability.

If you are male: your wife may be career-minded or own property; marriage can involve negotiation over status and money. If you are female: your husband may be tied to public life, family duty, or relocations; he may resemble or be attached to his own father. In either case, honest talk and clear boundaries calm jealousy. Major relationship shifts often follow transits to the 7th or 10th houses — these are times to listen and reconsider how you give and receive love.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Pride, impatience, and stubborn planning

You can be bluntly proud. You hold grudges and sometimes retaliate in private. Poor time management, a tendency to over-invest, and difficulty delegating create real traps. Health-wise, ignore chronic complaints at your peril. Financially, avoid risky, emotional purchases. Face these tough truths honestly — that friction is often the fuel for your next change.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies :

  • Prioritize rest and routine: daily walks, regular sleep and heart/thyroid check-ups.
  • Time-box tasks: use a simple schedule to fix poor time management and reduce frustration.
  • Guard investments: prefer steady income or consultancy over large speculative buys.
  • Practice a pause: when jealousy rises, take 10 breaths before reacting — this breaks old patterns.
  • Use your voice: write, teach, or volunteer — Mercury/Venus in the 10th favors public service and speaking.
  • Plan for surprises: Uranus transits can disrupt relationships — build flexible agreements and open communication.
  • Keep learning: enroll in a short course or join a local group; lifelong study feeds your meaning and legacy.
  • Watch planetary cycles: major changes often come during Saturn, Jupiter, Pluto or Uranus transits — use those times to re-organize priorities.

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What happened on July 5, 1938

  • Non-Intervention Committee's agreement to withdraw foreign volunteers from the Spanish Civil War was largely ineffective due to continued involvement of Germany and Italy.

July 5, 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: July 5, 1956
  • India: July 5, 1956
  • Philippines: July 5, 1956
  • United Kingdom: July 5, 1956
  • Canada: July 5, 1956
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: July 5, 1953
  • India: July 5, 1954
  • Philippines: July 5, 1954
  • United Kingdom: July 5, 1955
  • Canada: July 5, 1954

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: July 5, 1954
  • India: July 5, 1956
  • Philippines: July 5, 1956
  • United Kingdom: July 5, 1955
  • Canada: July 5, 1954

Full Driving License

  • United States: July 5, 1956
  • India: July 5, 1958
  • Philippines: July 5, 1956
  • United Kingdom: July 5, 1959
  • Canada: July 5, 1956

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: July 5, 1954
  • India: July 5, 1956
  • Philippines: July 5, 1954
  • United Kingdom: July 5, 1954
  • Canada: July 5, 1954
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: July 5, 1956
  • India: July 5, 1959
  • Philippines: July 5, 1956
  • United Kingdom: July 5, 1956
  • Canada: July 5, 1956

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

  • United States: July 5, 1959
  • India: July 5, 1959
  • Philippines: July 5, 1956
  • United Kingdom: July 5, 1956
  • Canada: July 5, 1957

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

  • India: July 5, 1956
  • Canada: July 5, 1957
  • United States: July 5, 1959
  • Philippines: July 5, 1959
  • United Kingdom: July 5, 1956

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 5, 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

  • July 5, 2026 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 293 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for July 5, 1938

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 5, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 5, 2025
Sun 12 Cancer 34 13 Cancer 30 6 Libra 26
Moon 21 Libra 3 10 Scorpio 19 23 Sagittarius 14
Mercury 26 Cancer 30 9 Leo 24 28 Virgo 21
Venus 19 Leo 33 0 Gemini 41 20 Scorpio 56
Mars 18 Cancer 33 10 Virgo 15 14 Virgo 12
Jupiter 1 Pisces 52 5 Cancer 48 22 Aquarius 54
Saturn 17 Aries 36 1 Aries 46 15 Aries 22
Uranus 16 Taurus 51 29 Taurus 55 17 Taurus 17
Neptune 18 Virgo 42 2 Aries 10 21 Virgo 28
Pluto 29 Cancer 11 3 Aquarius 2 1 Leo 16
Rahu 24 Scorpio 23 21 Pisces 41 19 Scorpio 47
Ketu 24 Taurus 23 21 Virgo 41 19 Taurus 47

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