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Born on 17 December, 1947 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Capricorn

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

78 years, 5 days

Your next birthday is 359 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Wednesday

351st day of the year 1947.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Pig (猪)

Roman Numerals

XVII-XII-MCMXLVII

LXXVIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 07:58 Sunset: 15:54

London UTC

December 17, 1947 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on December 17, 1947 : You’ve got a wry wit and steady power that opens doors

Life Path 5 — you crave freedom, variety and a life of movement.
Birth Number 8 — you aim for authority, stability and real results.
Private but social — Sun & Venus in the 12th (from the Moon) make you reflective; Mercury & Jupiter in the 11th point to strong networks and useful friends.
Deep, practical drive — Mars in the 8th and Saturn + Pluto in the 7th mark ambition wrapped in relationship lessons.

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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 December 17, 1947 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Some famous persons born on December 17, 1947

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What happened on December 17, 1947

December 17, 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: December 17, 1965
India: December 17, 1965
Philippines: December 17, 1965
United Kingdom: December 17, 1965
Canada: December 17, 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: December 17, 1962
India: December 17, 1963
Philippines: December 17, 1963
United Kingdom: December 17, 1964
Canada: December 17, 1963

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: December 17, 1963
India: December 17, 1965
Philippines: December 17, 1965
United Kingdom: December 17, 1964
Canada: December 17, 1963

Full Driving License

United States: December 17, 1965
India: December 17, 1967
Philippines: December 17, 1965
United Kingdom: December 17, 1968
Canada: December 17, 1965

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: December 17, 1963
India: December 17, 1965
Philippines: December 17, 1963
United Kingdom: December 17, 1963
Canada: December 17, 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: December 17, 1965
India: December 17, 1968
Philippines: December 17, 1965
United Kingdom: December 17, 1965
Canada: December 17, 1965

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

United States: December 17, 1968
India: December 17, 1968
Philippines: December 17, 1965
United Kingdom: December 17, 1965
Canada: December 17, 1966

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

India: December 17, 1965
Canada: December 17, 1966
United States: December 17, 1968
Philippines: December 17, 1968
United Kingdom: December 17, 1965

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

January 17, 1994

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 17, 2026 is on a Thursday.
Your next birthday is 359 days away.

Ephemeris for December 17, 1947

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on December 17, 2025	Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2025
Sun	24 Sagittarius 29	25 Sagittarius 34	13 Pisces 36
Moon	16 Aquarius 27	24 Scorpio 57	1 Capricorn 16
Mercury	14 Sagittarius 54	7 Sagittarius 1	21 Aquarius 33
Venus	20 Capricorn 39	20 Sagittarius 40	25 Aries 22
Mars	4 Virgo 45	1 Capricorn 29	22 Leo 9
Jupiter	11 Sagittarius 50	23 Cancer 8	26 Sagittarius 12
Saturn	23 Leo 0	25 Pisces 23	17 Leo 54
Uranus	24 Gemini 8	28 Taurus 25	22 Gemini 8
Neptune	12 Libra 45	29 Pisces 22	12 Libra 21
Pluto	14 Leo 44	2 Aquarius 17	13 Leo 5
Rahu	21 Taurus 36	12 Pisces 56	17 Taurus 28
Ketu	21 Scorpio 36	12 Virgo 56	17 Scorpio 28

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025
Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025
Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025
Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Saturn square Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025
Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025
Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Mars square Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Mars square Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Saturn square Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2025
Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025

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