Born on 2 August, 1938 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 323 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
214th day of the year 1938.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXXXVII years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on August 2, 1938
Born on August 2, 1938 : You keep your promises and turn second chances into quiet success.
- Life Path 4 — you build steady foundations and value reliability.
- Public drive — Sun, Mars and Pluto in the 10th (from the Moon) point to a career that shapes your identity.
- Warm network — Mercury, Venus and Neptune in the 11th house bring friends, art and idealism into your circle.
- Relational patterns — Rahu conjunct the Moon and the Moon’s South Node in the 7th show strong, repeating lessons around partnerships.
You’ve lived through decades of change and you carry practical wisdom. This portrait ties your numbers — Life Path 4 and Birth Number 02 — to a planetary layout that prizes duty, public life, and close friendships. Read this as a story: early family pressure, a career that becomes your stage, relationship patterns that return until you learn the lesson, and health habits that reward simple routines.
Personality : Social
You enjoy people. You show up at meetings, neighborhood events, and family dinners. At the same time, your interests shift — one week you lead a fundraiser, the next you pursue a small craft or study. That mix comes from a steady core (Life Path 4) pushed by emotional restlessness (Moon–Rahu). Think of yourself like a reliable bandleader who changes the set list but always keeps the concert on time. That public drive becomes the engine for your gifts.
Talent and Abilities : Practical leader
Your talents sit at the crossroads of leadership and creative networking. With planets in the 10th and 11th houses you combine ambition with a knack for friendships and projects. You write, organize, counsel, or run programs; you may also have an interest in astrology, poetry or film. Unconsciously, you work to secure safety and respect — so you choose tasks that build legacy, not just applause. Those choices open doors later in life.
Blind Spots : Insecurity
Underneath the charm, you can doubt yourself. Low self-esteem makes you seek approval and swing between generosity and tight control. You may speak sharply when hurt and struggle to keep confidences. People read you as warm but sometimes unpredictable. Spotting this pattern — that need for approval — is the first step to changing how you relate in both work and love.
Karmic Lessons : Relational returning
Rahu conjunct the Moon plus the Moon’s South Node in the 7th suggest repeated relationship themes. You attract partners who force you to practice independence, fairness and boundaries. The soul lesson: build stable structures inside so you no longer repeat needy or hasty unions. Life Path 4 asks you to make slow, deliberate repairs rather than rush to fix things overnight. See each relationship as a classroom for stability.
Family and Environment : Protective but complicated
Your home life left strong marks. Early coping skills and behavioral stress around the mother figure shaped your emotional wiring; the father often supports public ambitions or property gains. Family ties to medicine, government or public service are common. You might have lived with maternal relatives for a spell. Those roots explain your drive to secure people and place — and why family issues still pull at you.
Health and Habits : Routine heals
Saturn in the 6th points to ongoing health needs and the benefit of steady routines. Expect sensitivity around the head and ENT, allergies to smoke or cooking oil, and occasional digestive or skin flares. You may have had a significant accident or surgery earlier in life. Regular checkups, a calm daily ritual (meals at fixed times, gentle breathwork) and avoiding common irritants will pay dividends.
Education and Student Life : Late bloom scholar
Formal education may have been uneven or interrupted, but your mind stayed alert. Distraction and low confidence sometimes slowed you down; yet you learn deeply through applied study, correspondence courses, or self-directed reading. You thrive when a practical project connects to a clear goal — write that memoir, teach that class, or research a long-held interest.
Work, Money and Career : Public, steady, strategic
Work suits roles where you build and lead: government, insurance, teaching, medicine, research, or creative public work. Early setbacks often precede later recognition; reputation grows over time. You manage money carefully and often prefer tangible assets like property (city extensions have been fortunate for many like you). Expect career shifts tied to long planetary cycles — Pluto and Uranus will mark deep changes; Saturn’s ~29-year tests shape your discipline.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, testy, and instructive
Romantic life follows strong cycles. You feel emotion intensely because the Moon meets Rahu. That makes first impressions strong, choices hasty at times, and partnerships rich with lessons. If you are male: your wife may be creative or spiritually inclined, clever and sometimes frugal; she might distance emotionally after a certain point. If you are female: your husband may work in public service, research or marine fields and carry family obligations. Marriages can face early strain — the first two to three years are important — and periodic tests often arrive later in cycles. Temporary separations for work or health are possible. Your partner usually sees you as loyal and practical, though they may puzzle over sudden shifts. Clear communication and honest boundaries, especially during Uranus or Saturn transits, steady this terrain.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Direct
You can be stubborn, sharp-tongued and stingy with praise. Old trauma and low self-worth keep you repeating familiar mistakes in love and work. Health blind spots and repeating relationship patterns are real. If you avoid facing these, you’ll learn the same hard lesson twice. Confront it now and you free the next chapter.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Use structure: build a simple daily schedule — Life Path 4 rewards routines.
- Consider therapy for childhood/PTSD patterns and to improve boundary skills.
- Get ENT and head checkups; remove smoke and strong cooking fumes from your space.
- Channel restlessness into a creative outlet (Jupiter in the 5th favors writing, teaching or small performance).
- Review property and insurance with a trusted advisor; protect what you’ve built.
- Track major planetary cycles (Jupiter ~12 years, Saturn ~29 years, nodal cycle ~18 years) as windows of opportunity or test.
Yearly Predictions
Content not available at this time
Read Full 2025 Report »Shared Birthdays
Some famous persons born on August 2, 1938
- Brunhilde Hendrix, Athletics competitor, and Sprinter, born in Langenzenn (died: November 28, 1995)
- Yvonne Rüegg, Alpine skier, born in Chur
- Friedhelm Konietzka, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Lünen (died: March 12, 2012)
- Sigi Renz, Track cyclist, and Sport cyclist, born in Munich
- Dave Balon, Ice hockey player, born in Wakaw (died: May 29, 2007)
- Brian Finnigan, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Port Fairy
- László Kiss, Association football player, born in Budapest (died: July 16, 1967)
- Patrick Leclercq, Diplomat, and Politician, born in Lille
- Thomas Reichmann, University teacher, Economist, and Writer, born in Berlin
- Nan Lin, Sociologist, and University teacher, born in Chongqing
- Hildegard Hahn, Artist, born in Hradiště Military Area
- Rudolf Tartter, Politician, born in Landau in der Pfalz (died: January 1, 2006)
- Martin Mombaur, Politician, born in Cologne (died: February 9, 1990)
- Claude B. Levenson, Journalist, Orientalist, Translator, and Writer, born in Paris (died: December 13, 2010)
- Pierre de Bané, Politician, Lawyer, and Writer, born in Haifa (died: January 9, 2019)
- Robert Zieger, University teacher, and Historian, born in Englewood (died: March 6, 2013)
- Albert du Roy, Journalist, born in Antwerp
- Dariush Ashoori, Iranologist, Encyclopedist, Lexicologist, Linguist, Essayist, Philosopher, Literary critic, Translator, and Writer, born in Tehran
- John E. Pepper Jr., Manager, born in Pottsville
- Guy Hollogne, Politician, born in Soignies
- Oleg Kusch, Association football player, born in Krasnodar Krai (died: May 30, 2002)
- Govind Purushottam Deshpande, Linguist, and Writer, born in Rahimatpur (died: October 16, 2013)
- John Gummoe, Lyricist, and Composer, born in Cleveland
- José Antonio Díaz, Fencer, born in Havana
- Terry Peck, Police officer, born in Stanley (died: December 30, 2006)
- Wilbur Trosch, Basketball coach, and Basketball player, born in Clairton (died: May 5, 2014)
- Ángel Blanco, Professional wrestler, born in Atoyac (died: April 26, 1986)
- Li Chung-kui, Political scientist, born in Guilin
- Kayoko Suda, Professional Bowler, born in Tokyo (died: November 20, 1995)
- Joanna Maria Kośmider, Chemist, and Engineer, born in Warsaw (died: November 23, 2023)
- Paul Jenkins, Television actor, and Actor, born in Philadelphia (died: July 1, 2013)
- Albrecht Kroymann, Jurist, born in Wrocław
- Kazuo Ijiri, Critic, born in Yamanashi Prefecture (died: June 3, 2015)
- Dimos Moutsis, Songwriter, Pianist, Singer, and Composer, born in Piraeus (died: March 6, 2024)
- Rein Miller, Politician, born in Tallinn (died: April 10, 2017)
- Dietrich Lubs, Industrial designer, and Designer, born in Berlin
- Malcolm Craddock, Film producer, Film director, and Television producer, born in London (died: August 15, 2015)
- Krzysztof Bielecki, Lecturer, and Surgeon, born in Warsaw
- Ryszard Kubiak, Theatrical director, and Actor, born in Gdynia (died: December 19, 2020)
- Pauli Bagge, Biologist, born in Rantasalmi (died: June 19, 2009)
- Anatoly Shchuplyakov, Athletics competitor, born in Nizhny Novgorod
- Niwa Katsuumi, Voice teacher, Academic, and Singer, born in Yokohama (died: January 1, 2019)
- Dinah Kojuck Zekcer, Entrepreneur, born in Juiz de Fora
- Tjakko Tjakkes, Politician, born in Onstwedde
- Gian Carlo Bojani, Art historian, born in Fano (died: May 17, 2013)
- Teodora Delic, Orthodox abbess, born in Peljave kod Lopara (died: January 23, 2015)
- Bohumil Kubíček, Stomatologist, Visual artist, and Painter, born in Bartovice (died: August 2, 2014)
- Pavel Kotas, Graphic artist, Painter, and Teacher, born in Přerov (died: December 27, 2007)
- Wiesław Obszański, Politician, Local government official, and Agricultural activist, born in Wola Dereźniańska
- Q109560365, Cyberneticist, born in Trylisy
- Herbert Bruch, Manager, born in Velké Březno
- Gudrun Foelsche, Journalist, Writer, and Photographer, born in Klagenfurt (died: September 18, 2020)
- Helmut Demme, Jurist, born in Frankfurt
- Allen Cathcart, Opera singer, born in Baltimore
- Dietrich Ecker, Architect, born in Graz
What happened on August 2, 1938
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.August 2, 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: August 2, 1956
- India: August 2, 1956
- Philippines: August 2, 1956
- United Kingdom: August 2, 1956
- Canada: August 2, 1956
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: August 2, 1953
- India: August 2, 1954
- Philippines: August 2, 1954
- United Kingdom: August 2, 1955
- Canada: August 2, 1954
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: August 2, 1954
- India: August 2, 1956
- Philippines: August 2, 1956
- United Kingdom: August 2, 1955
- Canada: August 2, 1954
Full Driving License
- United States: August 2, 1956
- India: August 2, 1958
- Philippines: August 2, 1956
- United Kingdom: August 2, 1959
- Canada: August 2, 1956
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: August 2, 1954
- India: August 2, 1956
- Philippines: August 2, 1954
- United Kingdom: August 2, 1954
- Canada: August 2, 1954
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: August 2, 1956
- India: August 2, 1959
- Philippines: August 2, 1956
- United Kingdom: August 2, 1956
- Canada: August 2, 1956
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: August 2, 1959
- India: August 2, 1959
- Philippines: August 2, 1956
- United Kingdom: August 2, 1956
- Canada: August 2, 1957
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: August 2, 1956
- Canada: August 2, 1957
- United States: August 2, 1959
- Philippines: August 2, 1959
- United Kingdom: August 2, 1956
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
September 2, 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
- August 2, 2026 is on a Sunday.
- Your next birthday is 323 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for August 2, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
Sun | 9 Leo 18 | 10 Leo 14 | 4 Scorpio 11 |
Moon | 0 Scorpio 1 | 18 Scorpio 20 | 1 Capricorn 0 |
Mercury | 6 Virgo 27 | 8 Leo 3 | 15 Scorpio 26 |
Venus | 21 Virgo 43 | 2 Cancer 26 | 4 Sagittarius 49 |
Mars | 6 Leo 39 | 27 Virgo 5 | 1 Libra 54 |
Jupiter | 29 Aquarius 34 | 11 Cancer 59 | 22 Aquarius 27 |
Saturn | 18 Aries 10 | 1 Aries 28 | 13 Aries 14 |
Uranus | 17 Taurus 38 | 0 Gemini 58 | 16 Taurus 17 |
Neptune | 19 Virgo 23 | 1 Aries 57 | 22 Virgo 24 |
Pluto | 29 Cancer 58 | 2 Aquarius 23 | 1 Leo 30 |
Rahu | 22 Scorpio 54 | 20 Pisces 12 | 18 Scorpio 18 |
Ketu | 22 Taurus 54 | 20 Virgo 12 | 18 Taurus 18 |
More For Leo
Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Transits for 2025
- Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Related Links
Please select your birth date for birthday analysis.
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |