Born on 4 December, 1942 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
82 years, 9 months, 6 days

Your next birthday is 84 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

338th day of the year 1942.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Roman Numerals
IV-XII-MCMXLII

LXXXII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:45 Sunset: 15:55

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on December 4, 1942

Born on December 4, 1942 : You mix steady values with a restless streak — practical, social, and quietly magnetic.

  • Security-first: your sense of self ties to possessions, speech and reputation (Sun, Mercury, Venus in the 2nd house from the Moon).
  • Emotion with edge: Mars conjunct the Moon gives energy, passion and a quick temper.
  • Public clout later: Jupiter and Pluto in the 10th house from the Moon point to recognition, power or real change in career — often after age 50.
  • Freedom seeker: Life Path 5 nudges you toward variety and new contacts while Birth Number 04 asks you to build a lasting base.

You’ve lived through a lot, and your life reads like a string of practical choices punctuated by restless surprises. You like comfort — a good home, reliable income, a clear reputation — but you also crave fresh experiences. Imagine the neighbor who keeps a tidy porch and, on impulse, buys a ticket to someplace new: that contrast is yours. Over the years, those contrasts bring both opportunity and friction — especially in relationships and money matters.

Personality : Social

You present as outgoing and charming, someone who enjoys company and can work a room. With Sun, Mercury and Venus clustered in your value‑sector (2nd house from the Moon), you measure yourself in things you own, say and create. Mars next to the Moon gives you emotional speed — you love lively conversation but you react fast when provoked. That same spark makes you interesting to others and keeps you moving; it also means you sometimes choose short-term fixes over long-term calm. Watch how your warmth opens doors — it also points to where your talents can show up next.

Talent and Abilities : Calculated excellence

You’re practical, measured and good with resources. Mercury and Venus in the 2nd house sharpen your speech and money sense; you can sell ideas or manage funds. Jupiter and Pluto in the 10th bring the potential for public recognition, leadership or transformation in your career. Unconscious motives? You often work to prove security — the safer you feel, the bolder you act. That makes you good at administration, finance, media or any role where reputation and resource‑management matter. When Jupiter or Pluto form active transits, your abilities get noticed.

Blind Spots : Surface charm

You can come across as pleasantly shallow even when you’re not. Because you dislike emotional vulnerability, you may steer away from people who need softness. That same avoidance fuels a habit of keeping relationships tidy and transactional — useful, until trust is required. Neptune in the 12th can blur motives; combined with a tendency toward risky deals, it’s easy to rationalize shortcuts. When Mars makes hard aspects, your temper can widen that gap. The real work is learning to let someone in — and to slow down before reacting.

Karmic Lessons : Security vs. freedom

Your chart sets a clear tug-of-war. Life Path 5 asks for variety; Birth Number 04 asks you to build foundations. The Moon’s South Node in the 5th suggests comfort in romantic or creative patterns from the past; Rahu in the 11th urges growth through wider networks and friendships. In plain terms: you’re meant to step from private pleasures into public connection, turning personal talents into collective gains. Saturn and Uranus in the 8th house teach you through crisis and sudden change — these are the tests that shape lasting maturity.

Family and Environment : Public roots, private tests

Your family life likely mixed respectability and challenge. Parents or relatives may have worked in government, medicine or public service, and family reputation matters to you. There may have been health struggles or losses in the lineage that left a cautious streak. You often take on the role of practical supporter; friends and networks become a second family. This background explains why you value stability, even as you look for fresh company.

Health and Habits : Lower‑back, joints, vision — watch and maintain

There’s a pattern toward lower‑back and knee/ankle complaints in the family, and eyesight issues can appear early. You have stamina — strong legs and the ability to stand firm — but long-standing stress and Mars‑driven reactivity can raise blood pressure or sleep disruption. Regular walks, gentle strength work for the lower back, and routine eye checks help. During Saturn or Uranus transits you may need extra rest or attention to chronic niggles.

Education and Student Life : Bright but restless

As a student you grasp ideas fast but bored easily. You may have done well in practical subjects — business, civics, sciences or anything with clear outcomes — yet sometimes lost interest before finishing. The remedy has been hands‑on learning or study connected to work. If you returned to study later, you likely found more focus and reward.

Work, Money and Career : Reputation-builder

Money matters and public standing shape your work. Expect income from property, rentals, investments or roles that use your voice and taste (Mercury/Venus in the 2nd). Jupiter and Pluto in the 10th suggest meaningful advancement or reinvention, often visible after age 50. Rahu in the 11th points to gains through networks, friends or unusual projects. Be cautious with high-risk deals; a tendency toward “quick wins” can lead to shady or impulsive choices unless checked. If you’re male: roles in finance, real estate, corporate leadership or technical trades suit you. If you’re female: you may thrive in healthcare, art, luxury goods, administration or finance — often with strong public recognition.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate but guarded

Your love style mixes warmth with impatience. Mars conjunct Moon brings heat and immediate attraction — you love intensity, but you’re quick to lose patience. You prefer partners who are stable, spiritual or self-contained; you dislike emotional neediness. If you’re male: your wife may be accomplished and earning; she could come from a respected or intellectual family and be proud in manner. If you’re female: your husband may be thoughtful, career‑oriented and attached to family ties. Marital tests are possible; love marriages can succeed but only when you learn emotional tolerance. Partners often see you as competent, generous and sometimes mysterious — admired for your reliability, puzzled by your moments of restlessness. Venus and Saturn transits will test and refine intimacy over time.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Temper, shortcuts, emotional walls

Be blunt: your quick temper, appetite for shortcuts, and habit of keeping people at arm’s length can cost relationships and money. You may attract property disputes or legal hassles if you rush deals. Restlessness can sabotage long-term plans. The work: trade impulsive gains for steady wins, and practice honest vulnerability. That’s where real change starts.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Track finances with clear agreements — avoid get‑rich‑quick schemes; bring a lawyer for property matters.
  • Use movement to manage Mars energy: brisk walks, gardening or tai chi calm reactivity and protect joints.
  • Build emotional practice slowly: journal one honest entry a week, or meet a trusted friend to share small vulnerabilities.
  • Leverage networks (Rahu in 11th): reconnect with old colleagues, join a community group, or consult peers for new projects.
  • Watch transits: Mars brings sharp moods, Saturn brings tests of resources, Jupiter brings career openings — plan big moves when Jupiter is active and be cautious during Saturn or Uranus tests.

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Some famous persons born on December 4, 1942


What happened on December 4, 1942

  • Zofia Kossak and Wanda Filipowicz establish the Council for the Assistance of the Jews in Warsaw, risking their lives to help persecuted Jews.

December 4, 1942 Facts

What is my generation?

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: December 4, 1960
  • India: December 4, 1960
  • Philippines: December 4, 1960
  • United Kingdom: December 4, 1960
  • Canada: December 4, 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: December 4, 1957
  • India: December 4, 1958
  • Philippines: December 4, 1958
  • United Kingdom: December 4, 1959
  • Canada: December 4, 1958

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: December 4, 1958
  • India: December 4, 1960
  • Philippines: December 4, 1960
  • United Kingdom: December 4, 1959
  • Canada: December 4, 1958

Full Driving License

  • United States: December 4, 1960
  • India: December 4, 1962
  • Philippines: December 4, 1960
  • United Kingdom: December 4, 1963
  • Canada: December 4, 1960

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: December 4, 1958
  • India: December 4, 1960
  • Philippines: December 4, 1958
  • United Kingdom: December 4, 1958
  • Canada: December 4, 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: December 4, 1960
  • India: December 4, 1963
  • Philippines: December 4, 1960
  • United Kingdom: December 4, 1960
  • Canada: December 4, 1960

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

  • United States: December 4, 1963
  • India: December 4, 1963
  • Philippines: December 4, 1960
  • United Kingdom: December 4, 1960
  • Canada: December 4, 1961

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

  • India: December 4, 1960
  • Canada: December 4, 1961
  • United States: December 4, 1963
  • Philippines: December 4, 1963
  • United Kingdom: December 4, 1960

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

January 4, 1989

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

  • December 4, 2025 is on a Thursday.
  • Your next birthday is 84 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for December 4, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 4, 2024 Secondary Progressions for December 4, 2024
Sun 11 Sagittarius 26 12 Sagittarius 33 4 Pisces 44
Moon 19 Libra 13 17 Capricorn 29 20 Libra 48
Mercury 13 Sagittarius 12 16 Sagittarius 59 9 Aquarius 0
Venus 15 Sagittarius 48 26 Capricorn 29 28 Pisces 26
Mars 22 Scorpio 2 6 Leo 7 20 Capricorn 52
Jupiter 24 Cancer 16 16 Gemini 44 15 Cancer 23
Saturn 9 Gemini 9 12 Pisces 56 6 Gemini 10
Uranus 2 Gemini 12 24 Taurus 33 0 Gemini 41
Neptune 1 Libra 49 27 Pisces 7 1 Libra 23
Pluto 7 Leo 6 0 Aquarius 17 5 Leo 29
Rahu 28 Leo 59 2 Aries 57 24 Leo 38
Ketu 28 Aquarius 59 2 Libra 57 24 Aquarius 38

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