Born on 20 August, 1952 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
73 years, 26 days

Your next birthday is 338 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

233rd day of the year 1952.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
XX-VIII-MCMLII

LXXIII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:52 Sunset: 19:15

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 20, 1952

Born on August 20, 1952 : A proud seeker with a teacher’s heart

  • Life Path 9 & Birth Number 2: you're drawn to service, teaching and partnership.
  • Sun conjunct Moon & Venus conjunct Moon: your sense of self and your feelings move together — steady and magnetic.
  • Key placements: Mercury, Pluto and Moon’s South Node in the 12th; Jupiter in the 9th; Mars in the 4th; Saturn & Neptune in the 2nd.
  • Theme: private wisdom, home and property matters, and money tied to values and legacy.

You show up like an old oak in a familiar square: visible, dignified, and useful. You’ve likely spent years giving advice, teaching, managing property or family affairs. Now you may be asking: what legacy do I leave? Read on — what follows turns that simple question into a map you can follow.

Personality : Proud, steady and philosophical

Your Sun conjunct Moon and Venus close to the Moon give you an unusual unity between what you want and what you feel. You prefer to appear composed; inside you’re often turning ideas over until they feel right. Pride shows up as confidence and sometimes as vanity — you dislike people who are overconfident because they trigger your need to be seen as excellent. That inner steadiness powers a natural role as advisor or elder — and it quietly points to your next calling.

Talent and Abilities : Quiet teacher and deep thinker

With Jupiter in the 9th and Mercury placed in the 12th (from the Moon), you learn in solitude and teach from experience. You write well, mentor younger people, or guide groups through big questions. Unconsciously you want to be useful and remembered — Life Path 9 pushes you toward humanitarian work. Pluto in the 12th deepens your insight: you transform yourself through inner work and then pass those lessons on to others. Expect opportunities for teaching or publishing to swell when Jupiter cycles favor you.

Blind Spots : Pride that masks vulnerability

You can mistake certainty for wisdom. When provoked, you snap into a superior stance and shut down real listening. Mercury in the 12th also means private thoughts can become confusing — you may rehearse responses instead of hearing people. Saturn in the 2nd ties self-worth to possessions or reputation, so criticism can feel like a direct attack. If you catch yourself defending status rather than truth, you’ve found the place to begin softening.

Karmic Lessons : Service over secrecy

Life Path 9 plus the Moon’s South Node and Pluto in the 12th hint at a history of private service, sacrifice or retreat. The lesson is to balance quiet generosity with practical boundaries: give, but don’t lose yourself. Repeating patterns — retreating into solitude or playing martyr — ask to be healed. Major transits (Saturn or Pluto cycles) will likely force this work into the open, insisting you turn inner change into outward responsibility.

Family and Environment : Warm mother, proud family roots

Your upbringing likely felt emotionally supportive from your mother; home was also where you learned confidence. Family has strong opinions and pride; your father or elders could be stubborn. Property and home figure in family stories — buying or repairing a house may have marked an important turning point. Expect loyalty and occasional friction; your domestic sphere is where many of your life lessons show up.

Health and Habits : Watch digestion and respiratory strength

Common sensitivities include digestion, ulcers and frequent colds or allergies. Mars in the 4th pushes activity around the home — keep movement gentle and regular. Neptune and Saturn in the 2nd ask you to avoid “quick fixes” with diet or remedies. Be cautious around risky situations; protective habits and regular checkups repay you in calm, especially during intense transit periods.

Education and Student Life : Early independence, lifelong learner

You learn fast and often begin work soon after studies. You keep a bookshelf and return to study again and again; adult education, seminars or religious/philosophical courses are natural fits. Mercury’s placement gives you a private study style — you process in solitude, then teach from a place of lived knowledge. That rhythm of study → practice → teaching becomes a hallmark of your life.

Work, Money and Career : Stable income with property and teaching threads

Saturn in the 2nd makes you disciplined about earning; Neptune in the same area warns against being idealistic with money. Common channels: teaching, publishing, government or steady businesses (real estate, rentals, small hotels or catering). Uranus in the 11th can bring network-driven opportunities or sudden gains. Real estate or rental income is likely, but so are lessons in documentation and patience. Plan finances for the long term and expect work to carry meaning, not just pay.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Magnetic, warm, sometimes testing

Your Venus–Moon blend makes you affectionate and loyal; you give comfort and expect dignity in return. If you are male: your wife may be artistic, proud, or from a reputed background — she likely values appearance and status and may be a guide in taste or faith. If you are female: your husband may be practical, research-minded or business-oriented; he may shift roles and rely on friendships for support. Relationships can feel like apprenticeships in meaning — you teach and learn from your partner. Expect phases: deep warmth, then tests that ask you both to compromise. Transits of Uranus or Rahu can bring sudden changes or new partnerships later in life, so keep communication clear and your values visible.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Pride, property friction, and stubborn habits

Be blunt with yourself: pride can isolate you and turn helpfulness into control. Property and money disputes are a recurring risk if you ignore paperwork or let ego lead negotiations. You may resist change until it hits hard; that resistance costs health, sleep and relationships. Break the pattern by naming your fears and letting someone you trust give blunt feedback — that honesty is your most effective medicine.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Journal weekly to spot where pride blocks learning; list three times you chose image over truth.
  • Audit property and financial documents now; clear paperwork reduces later conflict (Saturn rewards order).
  • Channel Life Path 9: volunteer, teach or mentor — service opens new doors and calms the ego.
  • Use private writing, counseling or spiritual practice to work Mercury/Pluto 12th material into clarity.
  • Prioritize gentle cardio for lungs, regular digestive-friendly meals, and yearly medical checks; be careful during intense planetary cycles (Saturn, Uranus, Pluto).

Final thought: you already carry wisdom. Small, steady choices — paperwork, honest listening, public service, and health habits — turn that pride into a quiet legacy that others will remember.


Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you gracefully navigate the tapestry of life at the age of 72, the cosmos holds a kaleidoscope of experiences in store for you. The sub-cycle of Mercury, which spans from February 2023 to May 2025, will activate your twelfth house, heralding a period of introspection and spiritual growth. This celestial alignment invites you to delve deep within, exploring the hidden recesses of your psyche and seeking profound meaning in life's experiences. As Mercury, the ruler of your eleventh and second houses, transits through this introspective realm, you may find yourself drawn to contemplative pursuits, such...

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When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

  • United States: August 20, 1970
  • India: August 20, 1970
  • Philippines: August 20, 1970
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1970
  • Canada: August 20, 1970
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: August 20, 1967
  • India: August 20, 1968
  • Philippines: August 20, 1968
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1969
  • Canada: August 20, 1968

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 20, 1968
  • India: August 20, 1970
  • Philippines: August 20, 1970
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1969
  • Canada: August 20, 1968

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 20, 1970
  • India: August 20, 1972
  • Philippines: August 20, 1970
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1973
  • Canada: August 20, 1970

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 20, 1968
  • India: August 20, 1970
  • Philippines: August 20, 1968
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1968
  • Canada: August 20, 1968
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: August 20, 1970
  • India: August 20, 1973
  • Philippines: August 20, 1970
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1970
  • Canada: August 20, 1970

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

  • United States: August 20, 1973
  • India: August 20, 1973
  • Philippines: August 20, 1970
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1970
  • Canada: August 20, 1971

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

  • India: August 20, 1970
  • Canada: August 20, 1971
  • United States: August 20, 1973
  • Philippines: August 20, 1973
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1970

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 20, 1998

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 20, 2026 is on a Thursday.
  • Your next birthday is 338 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 20, 1952

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 20, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 20, 2025
Sun 27 Leo 10 27 Leo 30 8 Scorpio 47
Moon 23 Leo 13 20 Cancer 18 29 Aries 44
Mercury 15 Leo 15 8 Leo 58 0 Sagittarius 3
Venus 12 Virgo 40 23 Cancer 33 12 Sagittarius 17
Mars 25 Scorpio 35 8 Libra 22 14 Capricorn 34
Jupiter 20 Taurus 6 15 Cancer 41 16 Taurus 38
Saturn 12 Libra 30 0 Aries 39 20 Libra 58
Uranus 16 Cancer 48 1 Gemini 21 18 Cancer 33
Neptune 19 Libra 36 1 Aries 37 22 Libra 5
Pluto 21 Leo 23 1 Aquarius 59 23 Leo 8
Rahu 21 Aquarius 9 19 Pisces 14 17 Aquarius 17
Ketu 21 Leo 9 19 Virgo 14 17 Leo 17

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