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Born on 1 May, 1947 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

78 years, 4 months, 29 days

Your next birthday is 212 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Thursday

121st day of the year 1947.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Pig (猪)

Roman Numerals

I-V-MCMXLVII

LXXVIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:31 Sunset: 19:23

London UTC

May 1, 1947 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 1, 1947 : Your steady courage — practical, quietly visionary

Life Path 9: you’re drawn to service, meaning, and completion.
Practical and hardworking but prone to distraction; strong communicator (Jupiter in the 3rd).
Relationships shape your life — Venus & Mars in the 7th; Moon conjunct Neptune makes you sensitive.
Friend groups and social aims transform over time (Saturn & Pluto in the 11th); networks renew you.

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Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on May 1, 1947 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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What happened on May 1, 1947

Sicilian separatists killed 11 and wounded 27 during a Labour Day parade.

May 1, 1947 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1947 belongs to the Baby Boomers group.

When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

United States: May 1, 1965
India: May 1, 1965
Philippines: May 1, 1965
United Kingdom: May 1, 1965
Canada: May 1, 1965

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: May 1, 1962
India: May 1, 1963
Philippines: May 1, 1963
United Kingdom: May 1, 1964
Canada: May 1, 1963

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 1, 1963
India: May 1, 1965
Philippines: May 1, 1965
United Kingdom: May 1, 1964
Canada: May 1, 1963

Full Driving License

United States: May 1, 1965
India: May 1, 1967
Philippines: May 1, 1965
United Kingdom: May 1, 1968
Canada: May 1, 1965

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 1, 1963
India: May 1, 1965
Philippines: May 1, 1963
United Kingdom: May 1, 1963
Canada: May 1, 1963

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: May 1, 1965
India: May 1, 1968
Philippines: May 1, 1965
United Kingdom: May 1, 1965
Canada: May 1, 1965

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

United States: May 1, 1968
India: May 1, 1968
Philippines: May 1, 1965
United Kingdom: May 1, 1965
Canada: May 1, 1966

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

India: May 1, 1965
Canada: May 1, 1966
United States: May 1, 1968
Philippines: May 1, 1968
United Kingdom: May 1, 1965

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 1, 1993

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

May 1, 2026 is on a Friday.
Your next birthday is 212 days away.

Ephemeris for May 1, 1947

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 1, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2025
Sun	10 Taurus 3	11 Taurus 9	24 Cancer 48
Moon	22 Virgo 50	29 Gemini 32	26 Cancer 9
Mercury	24 Aries 24	15 Aries 53	19 Cancer 18
Venus	7 Aries 22	0 Aries 19	11 Cancer 52
Mars	14 Aries 56	5 Leo 43	12 Gemini 1
Jupiter	24 Scorpio 11	21 Gemini 26	17 Scorpio 34
Saturn	3 Leo 4	27 Pisces 47	10 Leo 30
Uranus	19 Gemini 30	26 Taurus 21	23 Gemini 55
Neptune	8 Libra 38	1 Aries 6	8 Libra 14
Pluto	10 Leo 59	3 Aquarius 48	12 Leo 24
Rahu	3 Gemini 46	25 Pisces 7	29 Taurus 39
Ketu	3 Sagittarius 46	25 Virgo 7	29 Scorpio 39

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025
Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025
Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.