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Born on 9 May, 1947 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Sagittarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

78 years, 4 months, 20 days

Your next birthday is 221 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Friday

129th day of the year 1947.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Pig (猪)

Roman Numerals

IX-V-MCMXLVII

LXXVIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:17 Sunset: 19:36

London UTC

May 9, 1947 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 9, 1947 : You were built to lead with heart and steady mind

Numbers: Life Path 8 (authority, money, legacy); Birth Number 09 (compassion, endings that lead to service).
Core pattern: Sun & Mercury in the 5th house from the Moon — creative voice and playful intelligence; Venus & Mars in the 4th house — private passion and home focus.
Deep theme: Saturn & Pluto in the 8th house — transformation and shared resources; Jupiter in the 11th house — gains via friends/groups; Neptune in the 10th — imaginative public role.
Work/health nudge: Uranus & Rahu in the 6th — sudden shifts at work or in routine; Moon’s South Node in the 12th — a pull to solitude and inner repair.

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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 9, 1947 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a period of transformation and growth for you. As Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion, transits through your 6th and 7th houses, you will find yourself drawn to new experiences and opportunities. Embrace these changes with an open heart, as they will lead to personal and professional fulfillment. In the first half of the year, as Jupiter transits through your 6th house, you will find yourself focused on your health and well-being. This is an excellent time to adopt a healthier lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet. You may also find...

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Some famous persons born on May 9, 1947

Michael Levitt, Biophysicist, Bioinformatician, Academic, University teacher, Pedagogue, Editing staff, Biologist, Chemist, Physicist, and Writer, born in Pretoria
Denis Oswald, Rower, and Lawyer, born in Neuchâtel
Yukiya Amano, Diplomat, and Politician, born in Yugawara (died: July 18, 2019)
Hans-Peter Gies, Athletics competitor, born in Berlin
Anthony Higgins, Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor, and Musician, born in Northampton
David Zilberman, University teacher, and Economist, born in Jerusalem
Florencio Aguilera, Painter, born in Ayamonte
Michael Christian, Film actor, Voice actor, and Stage actor, born in Lubmin (died: June 12, 2006)
Peter Planyavsky, Music teacher, University teacher, and Composer, born in Vienna
Andy Sutcliffe, Formula One driver, born in Mildenhall (died: July 13, 2015)
Steffi Stephan, Musician, born in Münster
Christian Stoffaës, Economist, born in Rouen
Víctor Ullate, Dancer, and Choreographer, born in Zaragoza
Hervé Pasqua, Philosopher, born in Algiers
Ivan Ladislav Galeta, Visual artist, Film director, Camera operator, Television producer, and Screenwriter, born in Vinkovci (died: January 7, 2014)
Luciano Varela, Magistrate, and Judge, born in Pontevedra
Andrea Battistini, Italianist, Literary scholar, Literary critic, and University teacher, born in Bologna (died: August 30, 2020)
Mario Diana, Politician, born in Simala
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Jairo Velasco, Sr., Tennis player, born in Bogotá
John Schella, Ice hockey player, born in Port Arthur (died: August 3, 2018)
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Ristea Priboi, Military officer, and Politician, born in Brădești
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What happened on May 9, 1947

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May 9, 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 9, 1965
India: May 9, 1965
Philippines: May 9, 1965
United Kingdom: May 9, 1965
Canada: May 9, 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 9, 1962
India: May 9, 1963
Philippines: May 9, 1963
United Kingdom: May 9, 1964
Canada: May 9, 1963

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 9, 1963
India: May 9, 1965
Philippines: May 9, 1965
United Kingdom: May 9, 1964
Canada: May 9, 1963

Full Driving License

United States: May 9, 1965
India: May 9, 1967
Philippines: May 9, 1965
United Kingdom: May 9, 1968
Canada: May 9, 1965

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 9, 1963
India: May 9, 1965
Philippines: May 9, 1963
United Kingdom: May 9, 1963
Canada: May 9, 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 9, 1965
India: May 9, 1968
Philippines: May 9, 1965
United Kingdom: May 9, 1965
Canada: May 9, 1965

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

United States: May 9, 1968
India: May 9, 1968
Philippines: May 9, 1965
United Kingdom: May 9, 1965
Canada: May 9, 1966

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

India: May 9, 1965
Canada: May 9, 1966
United States: May 9, 1968
Philippines: May 9, 1968
United Kingdom: May 9, 1965

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 9, 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 9, 2026 is on a Saturday.
Your next birthday is 221 days away.

Ephemeris for May 9, 1947

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 9, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2025
Sun	17 Taurus 48	18 Taurus 54	2 Leo 26
Moon	3 Capricorn 8	11 Libra 30	17 Scorpio 51
Mercury	10 Taurus 2	27 Aries 57	17 Cancer 4
Venus	16 Aries 59	5 Aries 29	21 Cancer 41
Mars	21 Aries 2	9 Leo 29	17 Gemini 31
Jupiter	23 Scorpio 11	23 Gemini 4	17 Scorpio 44
Saturn	3 Leo 30	28 Pisces 34	11 Leo 30
Uranus	19 Gemini 55	26 Taurus 49	24 Gemini 19
Neptune	8 Libra 27	1 Aries 20	8 Libra 23
Pluto	11 Leo 1	3 Aquarius 48	12 Leo 38
Rahu	3 Gemini 21	24 Pisces 42	29 Taurus 13
Ketu	3 Sagittarius 21	24 Virgo 42	29 Scorpio 13

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025
Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025
Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025

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