Born on 16 September, 1942 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
82 years, 11 months, 29 days

Your next birthday is 1 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

259th day of the year 1942.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Roman Numerals
XVI-IX-MCMXLII

LXXXII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:34 Sunset: 18:16

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on September 16, 1942

Born on September 16, 1942 : You, a resilient strategist with a public edge

  • Numbers: Life Path 5 (change, freedom), Birth Number 7 (study, inner truth).
  • Chart highlights: Sun, Venus and Rahu in the 10th house from the Moon — your public role and reputation matter.
  • Social engine: Mercury, Mars and Neptune in the 11th from the Moon — ideas, friends and group action shape opportunities.
  • Relationships & depth: Saturn & Uranus in the 7th; Jupiter in the 8th; Moon’s South Node in the 4th — tests, transformation and a pull toward home.

Picture yourself as someone who has stood in the center of a small community meeting or a family argument and quietly steered the outcome. You value independence but carry a private seriousness. Over the years you’ve learned to make a public mark while guarding your inner life. Read on — each piece of the chart explains how you built that balance and where it still asks for change.

Personality : Intense

You come across as focused and wary. You prefer doing things yourself rather than handing tasks off. That wariness can look like suspicion, especially when people move too fast. You work in disciplined bursts: when interest is high you prove steady; when bored you seem lazy. You like flexible companions and dislike restless ones. During Mars or Saturn cycles your intensity can sharpen into clear action or into impatience — learn to aim it, and it becomes momentum.

Talent and Abilities : Teacher and analyst

Your mind wants to study and share. With Mercury and Mars in the 11th you think in groups and act through networks. Venus and Sun near the public house give you charm in work and a taste for respectable status. Unconsciously you teach to feel secure; you explain to anchor your position. Interests run from maths and technology to music and poetry. Channel this into mentoring, consulting, or roles where precise knowledge matters — that’s where your gifts meet results.

Blind Spots : Mistrust that costs you

You remember slights. You seek perfection and can hold grudges. Paradoxically, Neptune in the 11th can make you idealize certain friends, which opens you to being misled. You may oscillate between suspicion and misplaced trust. That pattern damages close ties and leaves you feeling alone at times. Spotting this tendency early gives you the chance to break it before it hardens into a habit.

Karmic Lessons : Freedom vs. duty

Life Path 5 wants freedom; Number 7 pulls you inward to study and meaning. The chart pushes you from a place of comfort (Moon’s South Node in the 4th) into a public role (Rahu in the 10th). Karmic work asks you to transform private comforts into service that stands in daylight. Expect recurring tests around trust, property and reputation — these are the points where growth asks you to act differently.

Family and Environment : Supportive home, complex ties

You likely grew up with educated parents and a comforting home. Mother’s care shaped you; she stayed close to your emotional base. Family may include people in arts, engineering or public roles. A sibling can sometimes trigger public embarrassment or psychological strain. One child may rise to notice while another faces romantic trouble. Family events often push you to make practical choices — and those choices echo in your public life.

Health and Habits : Watchful maintenance

Health patterns show attention needed for eyes, thyroid, joints and circulation. You enjoy food and snacks, so weight and cholesterol deserve steady care. You alternate between disciplined health stints and neglect. Small, regular habits—annual eye exams, thyroid checks, light daily exercise—work better for you than dramatic resets. During stressful transits, guard sleep and blood pressure closely; prevention beats repair.

Education and Student Life : Late blooms and steady skill

Your schooling was solid, though you might have had pauses. Still, you often complete multiple qualifications or deep informal study. Maths and technical subjects appeal; teaching feels natural. You learn best in concentrated stretches and by doing. In later life you may return to study or certification — Jupiter or Mercury transits will push those moments. Use them; they reconnect you to purpose.

Work, Money and Career : Public reputation matters

Career themes: status, teaching, finance, tech, politics, or food and hospitality. You work in bursts and prefer tasks where expertise is visible. If you're a man, fields like research, law, technology or media suit you. If you're a woman, roles in creative leadership, teaching, business or public service fit well. Expect property or loan complications early; later deals can be solid. Rahu in the 10th keeps ambition alive — harness it with steady planning.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Fierce loyalty, tested bonds

Your love life mixes intensity and high expectations. You love with devotion but can start small fights because restlessness irritates you. If you're a man: your wife may be from a creative or public background, proud, and she might have digestion issues; family pressures and mixed-culture situations are possible. If you're a woman: your husband may come from a business or land background, practical and disciplined, supporting family responsibilities. You attract attention easily and enjoy flirtation, yet you can be cheated emotionally if you idealize partners (Neptune in the 11th). Mars and Mercury in the 11th mean many relationships begin through friends or groups. Saturn and Uranus in the 7th bring lessons and sudden changes — you must choose patience or pivot. Children and partnership issues can become public matters; handle them with honest talk and clear boundaries, and your loyalty becomes a steady anchor.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impatience and inconsistency

Be blunt: impatience eats opportunities. Your bursts of discipline mixed with stretches of inattention leave projects unfinished. Suspicion shuts people out; idealism can get you fooled. Property disputes, small legal penalties or lending mistakes may cost you. Health neglect turns small problems into chronic ones. Face these flaws directly and you remove their power.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Plan in short blocks: 15 minutes each morning to map priorities reduces scatter and respects your Life Path 5 energy.
  • Trust checklist: Verify three facts before major decisions to balance caution with openness.
  • Health routine: Annual eye exam, thyroid panel, light daily walk, and a consistent sleep window.
  • Channel intensity: Mentor one person, teach a class, or consult—turn focused bursts into steady income.
  • Transit awareness: Watch Saturn (tests) and Jupiter (growth) phases; use those times to commit to long-term changes rather than quick fixes.

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The person with birth year 1942 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: September 16, 1960
  • India: September 16, 1960
  • Philippines: September 16, 1960
  • United Kingdom: September 16, 1960
  • Canada: September 16, 1960
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: September 16, 1957
  • India: September 16, 1958
  • Philippines: September 16, 1958
  • United Kingdom: September 16, 1959
  • Canada: September 16, 1958

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: September 16, 1958
  • India: September 16, 1960
  • Philippines: September 16, 1960
  • United Kingdom: September 16, 1959
  • Canada: September 16, 1958

Full Driving License

  • United States: September 16, 1960
  • India: September 16, 1962
  • Philippines: September 16, 1960
  • United Kingdom: September 16, 1963
  • Canada: September 16, 1960

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: September 16, 1958
  • India: September 16, 1960
  • Philippines: September 16, 1958
  • United Kingdom: September 16, 1958
  • Canada: September 16, 1958
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: September 16, 1960
  • India: September 16, 1963
  • Philippines: September 16, 1960
  • United Kingdom: September 16, 1960
  • Canada: September 16, 1960

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

  • United States: September 16, 1963
  • India: September 16, 1963
  • Philippines: September 16, 1960
  • United Kingdom: September 16, 1960
  • Canada: September 16, 1961

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

  • India: September 16, 1960
  • Canada: September 16, 1961
  • United States: September 16, 1963
  • Philippines: September 16, 1963
  • United Kingdom: September 16, 1960

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

October 16, 1988

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

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Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for September 16, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on September 16, 2024 Secondary Progressions for September 16, 2024
Sun 22 Virgo 43 23 Virgo 51 14 Sagittarius 29
Moon 3 Sagittarius 11 27 Aquarius 23 2 Sagittarius 23
Mercury 19 Libra 16 11 Virgo 22 17 Sagittarius 54
Venus 6 Virgo 57 21 Libra 37 19 Sagittarius 34
Mars 29 Virgo 14 6 Cancer 44 24 Scorpio 7
Jupiter 20 Cancer 12 20 Gemini 28 24 Cancer 2
Saturn 12 Gemini 44 15 Pisces 20 8 Gemini 54
Uranus 4 Gemini 35 27 Taurus 11 2 Gemini 4
Neptune 29 Virgo 22 28 Pisces 38 1 Libra 52
Pluto 6 Leo 39 29 Capricorn 47 7 Leo 4
Rahu 3 Virgo 10 7 Aries 8 28 Leo 49
Ketu 3 Pisces 10 7 Libra 8 28 Aquarius 49

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