Born on 17 May, 1948 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
77 years, 4 months, 5 days

Your next birthday is 236 days away.

Life Path Number
8

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

138th day of the year 1948.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Roman Numerals
XVII-V-MCMXLVIII

LXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:03 Sunset: 19:50

London UTC


May 17, 1948 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 17, 1948 : Steady leader with a playful spark — you get things done and still enjoy the ride.

  • Life Path & Birth numbers 8: strong drive for achievement, money sense, and responsibility.
  • Public reputation: Sun and Mercury in the 10th house from your Moon — you speak and act like a leader.
  • Bold feelings: Mars conjunct Moon — you feel intensely and decide fast; bravery is core to your mind.
  • Networks matter: Venus and Uranus in the 11th house from Moon — friendships, clubs, and unusual contacts bring opportunity.

Decode Love, Money and Health for May 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 May 17, 1948 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

As you glide through the silver stream of time, my dear friend, the year 2025 promises to be a celestial tapestry woven with threads of opportunity, growth, and fulfillment. The cosmos, in its infinite wisdom, has aligned the stars to orchestrate a symphony of positive energies that will resonate with your being, propelling you towards new horizons of joy and success. The sub-cycle of Venus, spanning from October 2024 to August 2027, will activate your eleventh house, the realm of friendships, aspirations, and social connections. This celestial alignment will bestow upon you a magnetic charm that draws people towards you...

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What happened on May 17, 1948

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May 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: May 17, 1966
  • India: May 17, 1966
  • Philippines: May 17, 1966
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1966
  • Canada: May 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: May 17, 1963
  • India: May 17, 1964
  • Philippines: May 17, 1964
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1965
  • Canada: May 17, 1964

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 17, 1964
  • India: May 17, 1966
  • Philippines: May 17, 1964
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1964
  • Canada: May 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: May 17, 1966
  • India: May 17, 1969
  • Philippines: May 17, 1966
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1966
  • Canada: May 17, 1966

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 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

  • May 17, 2026 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 236 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 17, 1948

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 17, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025
Sun 26 Taurus 15 26 Taurus 37 9 Leo 51
Moon 12 Virgo 40 17 Capricorn 51 29 Gemini 26
Mercury 15 Gemini 1 12 Taurus 8 29 Cancer 23
Venus 6 Cancer 18 11 Aries 41 29 Gemini 33
Mars 29 Leo 21 13 Leo 26 9 Libra 32
Jupiter 27 Sagittarius 17 24 Gemini 46 19 Sagittarius 16
Saturn 17 Leo 1 29 Pisces 16 24 Leo 26
Uranus 24 Gemini 31 27 Taurus 16 28 Gemini 53
Neptune 10 Libra 31 1 Aries 33 10 Libra 40
Pluto 12 Leo 39 3 Aquarius 46 14 Leo 25
Rahu 13 Taurus 33 24 Pisces 16 9 Taurus 28
Ketu 13 Scorpio 33 24 Virgo 16 9 Scorpio 28

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