Born on 5 August, 1949 (Friday)
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 324 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
217th day of the year 1949.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXXVI years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on August 5, 1949
Born on August 5, 1949 : You are a truth-seeking creative who turns private trial into public purpose.
- Life Path 9: drawn to service, completion, and big-picture meaning.
- Depth and curiosity: Sun, Mercury and Pluto in the 8th-from-Moon — you seek what’s hidden.
- Relational fire: Mars and Uranus in the 7th-from-Moon — partnerships are decisive and sometimes sudden.
- Strategic networker: good at building connections, though school years could feel unfocused.
You’ve lived through plenty of change and learned to turn tough lessons into something useful. With a Birth Number 5 you like variety; with Life Path 9 you move toward service and closure. The chart points to deep curiosity about secrets and transformation — and to relationships that stir you awake. Expect certain themes to come back in cycles; planetary transits (especially Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars or Uranus) will turn the volume up at different times.
Personality : Truth-Seeking
You ask the hard questions and don’t enjoy small talk. With Sun and Mercury in the 8th house from the Moon you think about power, loss, money that changes hands, and what people hide. That gives you a direct style — impatient at delay and intolerant of pomposity. You value loyalty and honesty above social polish. Over time that bluntness becomes a tool for real healing; during Pluto or Mercury transits you’ll dig even deeper.
Talent and Abilities : Strategic Connector
You work well with networks and strategy. Jupiter in the 2nd-from-Moon points to ways you can turn your voice or values into resources. Mars and Uranus in the 7th-from-Moon make you sharp in partnerships — you move fast, propose bold deals, or change collaborators when needed. Unconscious motives? A need to make private pain useful; you often channel personal change into service, teaching, or artistic projects. In busy seasons, your networking becomes the engine of fresh opportunity.
Blind Spots : Easily Influenced
Even as you seek truth, you can get pulled by strong personalities or fads. Education notes say you were sometimes unfocused or frustrated as a student — that pattern can repeat in adult choices: starting projects then losing steam. Your curiosity can slip into nosiness, which pushes people away. Watch how impatience makes you jump to decisions; learning to pause will protect your work, reputation, and relationships. That pause becomes a practice worth keeping.
Karmic Lessons : Service through Transformation
Your Life Path 9 and heavy 8th-house emphasis point to recurring themes of endings, forgiveness, and handing what you learn to others. Rahu (north node) in the 4th-from-Moon and the Moon’s South Node in the 10th suggest home and public-life lessons that repeat until resolved — especially around mother or family roles. The task: turn personal intensity into compassionate action. Planetary cycles like Saturn and Pluto will present the hardest but most meaningful lessons.
Family and Environment : Mother Ties and Large Circles
Early life carried strong care and stress from the mother figure; notes point to emotional instability or trauma in that relationship. You’re drawn to big families and social groups and often raise status for the household. Careers in the family may include teaching or medicine; garments and practical trades may appear. Expect loyalties and maternal complications to shape major choices — and to surface again during key transits of Rahu or the Moon’s nodes.
Health and Habits : Skin, Hair, Breath
Watch skin and scalp issues; family patterns include hair loss and respiratory concerns like asthma. Probiotic foods, steady breathing work, and consistent sleep help. You tend to have strong legs and stamina when you keep a routine, but stress shows subtly — a rash, cough, or digestive upset. Health cycles often sync with outer transits: Saturn periods want discipline; Jupiter brings relief; Pluto can demand deep healing work.
Education and Student Life : Bright but Restless
Education likely offered good opportunities but with fits and starts. You may have begun higher studies, paused, or switched fields. Interests in literature, occult subjects, or foreign ideas are likely (Venus and Saturn in the 9th-from-Moon). You learn best when a subject feels meaningful. Mentors and travel can change the direction of your life; when Jupiter or Saturn activate the 9th, doors open to study or to teach.
Work, Money and Career : Multiple Roles, Strategic Moves
Career life often spans several roles: healthcare or pharmacy, insurance, garments, teaching, or creative/occult work. Jupiter in the 2nd-from-Moon supports income tied to your values and speech; Uranus and Mars in the 7th say partnerships influence money. Wealth may feel unstable at times; property and jobs can shift. You do well when you combine strategy with networks — and when you time big moves with Jupiter or Uranus transits.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, Practical, and Sometimes Sudden
Your approach to love is intense and practical. With Mars and Uranus in the 7th, partnerships can begin with electricity and change quickly. Venus and Saturn in the 9th suggest relationships tied to beliefs, travel, or teaching — sometimes late or with a serious tone. If you are male: your wife may be a career woman in creative or transformative work, often traveling or active in property or caregiving roles. If you are female: your husband may work in intellectual fields — writing, technology, teaching — and be closely tied to his mother or move for work. You crave loyalty and get frustrated by pompous behavior; partners see you as probing and loyal, sometimes abrupt. Expect periods of passionate involvement followed by phases of quiet re-evaluation, especially when Mars, Uranus or Pluto make hard aspects — each transit can reset the relationship’s terms.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impatience and Focus
Be blunt: impatience, susceptibility to strong influences, and a restless attention span can sabotage gains. Financial instability and sudden shifts in partnership are real risks. Childhood maternal wounds echo into adult choices. You may attract drama when curiosity becomes intrusion. Face these limits directly: keep contracts clear, finish what you start, and choose companions who value steadiness. Doing so turns friction into forward motion.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Journal one transformational memory a week to process 8th-house themes; track patterns.
- Build a five-person trusted network for business decisions to counter impulsive jumps.
- Daily breathwork and probiotics for lung, skin, and digestion support.
- Time big moves with Jupiter (growth) or Uranus (change) transits; consult transit calendars.
- Create a simple finish-list: complete three tasks before starting new ones to train focus.
Yearly Predictions
In the twilight of your years, as you stand on the threshold of 2025, the celestial tapestry weaves a tale of both challenges and opportunities. The cosmos ordain a period of introspection and reflection, urging you to delve into the depths of your soul and rediscover your inner strength. The sub-cycle of Venus, extending from July 2024 to July 2027, activates the ninth house of your astrological chart, beckoning you to embark on a quest for knowledge and spiritual growth. This journey may lead you to explore new cultures, philosophies, or belief systems, expanding your horizons and deepening your understanding...
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What happened on August 5, 1949
- The 6.8 magnitude Ambato earthquake in Ecuador resulted in over 5,000 fatalities and devastated several villages, highlighting the need for improved disaster preparedness and response.
August 5, 1949 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1949 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: August 5, 1967
- India: August 5, 1967
- Philippines: August 5, 1967
- United Kingdom: August 5, 1967
- Canada: August 5, 1967
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: August 5, 1964
- India: August 5, 1965
- Philippines: August 5, 1965
- United Kingdom: August 5, 1966
- Canada: August 5, 1965
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: August 5, 1965
- India: August 5, 1967
- Philippines: August 5, 1967
- United Kingdom: August 5, 1966
- Canada: August 5, 1965
Full Driving License
- United States: August 5, 1967
- India: August 5, 1969
- Philippines: August 5, 1967
- United Kingdom: August 5, 1970
- Canada: August 5, 1967
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: August 5, 1965
- India: August 5, 1967
- Philippines: August 5, 1965
- United Kingdom: August 5, 1965
- Canada: August 5, 1965
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: August 5, 1967
- India: August 5, 1970
- Philippines: August 5, 1967
- United Kingdom: August 5, 1967
- Canada: August 5, 1967
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: August 5, 1970
- India: August 5, 1970
- Philippines: August 5, 1967
- United Kingdom: August 5, 1967
- Canada: August 5, 1968
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: August 5, 1967
- Canada: August 5, 1968
- United States: August 5, 1970
- Philippines: August 5, 1970
- United Kingdom: August 5, 1967
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
September 5, 1995
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
- August 5, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
- Your next birthday is 324 days away.
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 5, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12 Leo 30 | 13 Leo 6 | 26 Libra 32 |
| Moon | 29 Sagittarius 52 | 24 Sagittarius 30 | 3 Libra 35 |
| Mercury | 22 Leo 25 | 6 Leo 6 | 8 Libra 27 |
| Venus | 11 Virgo 38 | 5 Cancer 55 | 11 Sagittarius 14 |
| Mars | 8 Cancer 43 | 28 Virgo 57 | 26 Leo 7 |
| Jupiter | 25 Capricorn 8 | 12 Cancer 38 | 23 Capricorn 48 |
| Saturn | 6 Virgo 33 | 1 Aries 22 | 15 Virgo 45 |
| Uranus | 3 Cancer 14 | 1 Gemini 3 | 5 Cancer 1 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 52 | 1 Aries 54 | 15 Libra 21 |
| Pluto | 16 Leo 4 | 2 Aquarius 19 | 17 Leo 58 |
| Rahu | 19 Aries 59 | 20 Pisces 2 | 15 Aries 57 |
| Ketu | 19 Libra 59 | 20 Virgo 2 | 15 Libra 57 |
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