Born on 17 August, 1955 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

70 years, 30 days

Your next birthday is 334 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Wednesday

229th day of the year 1955.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Goat (羊)

Roman Numerals

XVII-VIII-MCMLV

LXX years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:46 Sunset: 19:23

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 17, 1955

Born on August 17, 1955 : You turn experience into service — practical, proud, and quietly magnetic.

Life Path 9, Birth Number 8: A calling to lead and to give — authority with a conscience.
Emotional core: Moon conjunct Venus, Jupiter and Uranus — warm, generous, and prone to sudden turns of feeling.
Value focus: Mercury, Mars and Pluto near the Moon’s 2nd house — speech, drive and reputation tie directly to your security.
Karma & growth: Rahu in the 5th and South Node in the 11th point to lessons about creative risk and social ties.

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Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds the promise of a remarkable transformation for you, dear soul, as you embark on a journey of self-discovery and renewal. The celestial tapestry woven by Jupiter and Saturn presents a favorable backdrop for progress and personal growth. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, spanning from May 2023 to June 2025, activates the first house of your chart, symbolizing new beginnings and a fresh start. This period encourages you to embrace change, explore new avenues, and embark on endeavors that resonate with your passions and aspirations. With Jupiter's benefic influence, you will find the strength and determination to overcome...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on August 17, 1955

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What happened on August 17, 1955

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August 17, 1955 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1955 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 17, 1973
India: August 17, 1973
Philippines: August 17, 1973
United Kingdom: August 17, 1973
Canada: August 17, 1973

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 17, 1970
India: August 17, 1971
Philippines: August 17, 1971
United Kingdom: August 17, 1972
Canada: August 17, 1971

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 17, 1971
India: August 17, 1973
Philippines: August 17, 1973
United Kingdom: August 17, 1972
Canada: August 17, 1971

Full Driving License

United States: August 17, 1973
India: August 17, 1975
Philippines: August 17, 1973
United Kingdom: August 17, 1976
Canada: August 17, 1973

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 17, 1971
India: August 17, 1973
Philippines: August 17, 1971
United Kingdom: August 17, 1971
Canada: August 17, 1971

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 17, 1973
India: August 17, 1976
Philippines: August 17, 1973
United Kingdom: August 17, 1973
Canada: August 17, 1973

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

United States: August 17, 1976
India: August 17, 1976
Philippines: August 17, 1973
United Kingdom: August 17, 1973
Canada: August 17, 1974

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

India: August 17, 1973
Canada: August 17, 1974
United States: August 17, 1976
Philippines: August 17, 1976
United Kingdom: August 17, 1973

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 2001

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 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
Your next birthday is 334 days away.

Ephemeris for August 17, 1955

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 17, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025
Sun	23 Leo 35	24 Leo 37	2 Scorpio 4
Moon	16 Leo 6	8 Gemini 26	28 Aquarius 17
Mercury	5 Virgo 2	6 Leo 20	14 Libra 13
Venus	19 Leo 28	20 Cancer 0	16 Scorpio 31
Mars	23 Leo 32	6 Libra 28	8 Libra 12
Jupiter	13 Leo 47	15 Cancer 5	27 Leo 11
Saturn	15 Scorpio 39	0 Aries 49	21 Scorpio 41
Uranus	29 Cancer 36	1 Gemini 19	2 Leo 17
Neptune	25 Libra 54	1 Aries 41	28 Libra 8
Pluto	26 Leo 22	2 Aquarius 3	28 Leo 17
Rahu	23 Sagittarius 19	19 Pisces 24	19 Sagittarius 37
Ketu	23 Gemini 19	19 Virgo 24	19 Gemini 37

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025

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