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Born on 8 May, 1956 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

69 years, 4 months, 10 days

Your next birthday is 231 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Tuesday

129th day of the year 1956.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Monkey (猴)

Roman Numerals

VIII-V-MCMLVI

LXIX years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:17 Sunset: 19:36

London UTC

May 8, 1956 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 8, 1956 : Your wit and steady curiosity keep you moving forward

Life Path 7: you search for meaning and prefer depth to small talk.
Mars in the 10th: public drive and career momentum — you want visible results.
Jupiter & Uranus in the 4th: home, property and sudden changes shape your luck.
Neptune 7th; Saturn & Rahu 8th: partnerships and shared resources bring idealism and serious tests.

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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 8, 1956 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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What happened on May 8, 1956

Indonesia and the Netherlands dissolve their constitutional union, marking the end of Dutch colonial rule and the establishment of an independent Indonesia.

May 8, 1956 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1956 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 8, 1974
India: May 8, 1974
Philippines: May 8, 1974
United Kingdom: May 8, 1974
Canada: May 8, 1974

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 8, 1971
India: May 8, 1972
Philippines: May 8, 1972
United Kingdom: May 8, 1973
Canada: May 8, 1972

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 8, 1972
India: May 8, 1974
Philippines: May 8, 1974
United Kingdom: May 8, 1973
Canada: May 8, 1972

Full Driving License

United States: May 8, 1974
India: May 8, 1976
Philippines: May 8, 1974
United Kingdom: May 8, 1977
Canada: May 8, 1974

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 8, 1972
India: May 8, 1974
Philippines: May 8, 1972
United Kingdom: May 8, 1972
Canada: May 8, 1972

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 8, 1974
India: May 8, 1977
Philippines: May 8, 1974
United Kingdom: May 8, 1974
Canada: May 8, 1974

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

United States: May 8, 1977
India: May 8, 1977
Philippines: May 8, 1974
United Kingdom: May 8, 1974
Canada: May 8, 1975

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

India: May 8, 1974
Canada: May 8, 1975
United States: May 8, 1977
Philippines: May 8, 1977
United Kingdom: May 8, 1974

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 8, 2002

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 8, 2026 is on a Friday.
Your next birthday is 231 days away.

Ephemeris for May 8, 1956

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 8, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025
Sun	17 Taurus 38	17 Taurus 56	23 Cancer 41
Moon	17 Aries 56	29 Virgo 40	10 Scorpio 29
Mercury	7 Gemini 14	26 Aries 19	19 Cancer 25
Venus	0 Cancer 7	4 Aries 46	22 Gemini 36
Mars	14 Aquarius 39	9 Leo 0	19 Pisces 31
Jupiter	21 Leo 57	22 Gemini 51	1 Virgo 26
Saturn	0 Sagittarius 56	28 Pisces 28	26 Scorpio 49
Uranus	28 Cancer 42	26 Taurus 45	2 Leo 4
Neptune	28 Libra 32	1 Aries 18	27 Libra 39
Pluto	26 Leo 5	3 Aquarius 48	27 Leo 9
Rahu	9 Sagittarius 17	24 Pisces 45	5 Sagittarius 38
Ketu	9 Gemini 17	24 Virgo 45	5 Gemini 38

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025
Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025
Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025
Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025

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