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Born on 17 January, 1948 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

77 years, 8 months, 1 day

Your next birthday is 120 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Saturday

17th day of the year 1948.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Pig (猪)

Roman Numerals

XVII-I-MCMXLVIII

LXXVII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 07:56 Sunset: 16:24

London UTC

January 17, 1948 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 17, 1948 : Steady builder with a quiet, intuitive reach — you lead by listening as much as by doing.

Intuitive and practical: Life Path 4 gives you structure; your intuition guides how you build.
People-centered: Sun & Mercury in the 11th house from the Moon make friendships and networks central to your identity.
Private heart: Venus in the 12th points to secret compassion and love that prefers depth over display.
Financial drive: Birth Number 8 and Rahu in the 2nd house push you toward money, influence, and legacy work.

Decode Love, Money and Health for January 17, 1948 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on January 17, 1948 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

As the year 2025 unfolds, you, a venerable soul born on January 17, 1948, will find yourself embarking on a transformative journey guided by the celestial dance of Venus and Jupiter. The sub-cycle of Venus, spanning from July 2024 to May 2027, activates the 12th house of your astrological chart, symbolizing introspection, spirituality, and hidden potential. This cosmic influence invites you to delve into your inner world, seek solace in solitude, and connect with your spiritual essence. It is an opportune time to reflect on your life's journey, embrace self-discovery, and find profound meaning in your experiences. During the first...

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What happened on January 17, 1948

A truce is declared between nationalist Indonesian and Dutch troops in Java, marking a significant step towards Indonesian independence.

January 17, 1948 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1948 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: January 17, 1966
India: January 17, 1966
Philippines: January 17, 1966
United Kingdom: January 17, 1966
Canada: January 17, 1966

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: January 17, 1963
India: January 17, 1964
Philippines: January 17, 1964
United Kingdom: January 17, 1965
Canada: January 17, 1964

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: January 17, 1964
India: January 17, 1966
Philippines: January 17, 1966
United Kingdom: January 17, 1965
Canada: January 17, 1964

Full Driving License

United States: January 17, 1966
India: January 17, 1968
Philippines: January 17, 1966
United Kingdom: January 17, 1969
Canada: January 17, 1966

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: January 17, 1964
India: January 17, 1966
Philippines: January 17, 1964
United Kingdom: January 17, 1964
Canada: January 17, 1964

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: January 17, 1966
India: January 17, 1969
Philippines: January 17, 1966
United Kingdom: January 17, 1966
Canada: January 17, 1966

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

United States: January 17, 1969
India: January 17, 1969
Philippines: January 17, 1966
United Kingdom: January 17, 1966
Canada: January 17, 1967

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

India: January 17, 1966
Canada: January 17, 1967
United States: January 17, 1969
Philippines: January 17, 1969
United Kingdom: January 17, 1966

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 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

January 17, 2026 is on a Saturday.
Your next birthday is 120 days away.

Ephemeris for January 17, 1948

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on January 17, 2025	Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2025
Sun	26 Capricorn 4	27 Capricorn 24	13 Aries 25
Moon	0 Aries 55	7 Virgo 6	3 Aquarius 27
Mercury	4 Aquarius 49	13 Capricorn 0	20 Pisces 40
Venus	29 Aquarius 0	14 Pisces 23	28 Taurus 41
Mars	7 Virgo 6	25 Cancer 45	18 Leo 14
Jupiter	18 Sagittarius 26	11 Gemini 49	28 Sagittarius 36
Saturn	21 Leo 31	15 Pisces 51	16 Leo 26
Uranus	22 Gemini 54	23 Taurus 21	22 Gemini 38
Neptune	12 Libra 59	27 Pisces 35	11 Libra 34
Pluto	14 Leo 9	1 Aquarius 34	12 Leo 38
Rahu	19 Taurus 57	0 Aries 38	15 Taurus 52
Ketu	19 Scorpio 57	0 Libra 38	15 Scorpio 52

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025
Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025
Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025
Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Mars square Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Mars square Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2025
Mars square Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2025

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