Born on 17 August, 1956 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Sagittarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
69 years, 1 month, 22 days

Your next birthday is 311 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

230th day of the year 1956.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Monkey (猴)
Roman Numerals
XVII-VIII-MCMLVI

LXIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:47 Sunset: 19:21

London UTC


August 17, 1956 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 17, 1956 : A practical philosopher who leads with blunt warmth

  • Leader with grit: Life Path 1 and Birth Number 8 — you push forward and handle power and money with authority.
  • Big ideas, strong voice: Sun, Mercury, Jupiter and Pluto in the 9th house from the Moon — teaching, publishing, travel and belief systems matter.
  • Warm but direct: You love closeness but you speak plainly; mood swings and lack of tact create the sharp edges.
  • Practical career bent: Financial sense mixed with occasional confusion or procrastination; Mars in the 3rd speeds your speech and local action.

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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 August 17, 1956 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

The cosmic ballet of 2025 promises to unveil a tapestry of auspicious opportunities, personal growth, and profound transformation for you, dear voyager of life. As you gracefully navigate the corridors of time, the benevolent gaze of Jupiter, the celestial beacon of wisdom and fortune, shall illuminate your path, casting a warm and radiant glow upon your endeavors. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, stretching from December 2023 to February 2026, activates the ninth house of your astrological chart, a realm associated with higher learning, spiritual exploration, and long-distance travel. This cosmic alignment invites you to embark on a quest for knowledge and...

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What happened on August 17, 1956

  • West Germany enacts a ban on the Communist Party of Germany.

August 17, 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: August 17, 1974
  • India: August 17, 1974
  • Philippines: August 17, 1974
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1974
  • Canada: August 17, 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: August 17, 1971
  • India: August 17, 1972
  • Philippines: August 17, 1972
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1973
  • Canada: August 17, 1972

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 17, 1972
  • India: August 17, 1974
  • Philippines: August 17, 1974
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1973
  • Canada: August 17, 1972

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 17, 1974
  • India: August 17, 1976
  • Philippines: August 17, 1974
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1977
  • Canada: August 17, 1974

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 17, 1972
  • India: August 17, 1974
  • Philippines: August 17, 1972
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1972
  • Canada: August 17, 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: August 17, 1974
  • India: August 17, 1977
  • Philippines: August 17, 1974
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1974
  • Canada: August 17, 1974

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

  • United States: August 17, 1977
  • India: August 17, 1977
  • Philippines: August 17, 1974
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1974
  • Canada: August 17, 1975

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

  • India: August 17, 1974
  • Canada: August 17, 1975
  • United States: August 17, 1977
  • Philippines: August 17, 1977
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1974

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 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

  • August 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
  • Your next birthday is 311 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 17, 1956

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 17, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025
Sun 24 Leo 19 24 Leo 37 1 Scorpio 49
Moon 7 Capricorn 48 8 Gemini 26 12 Cancer 12
Mercury 18 Virgo 2 6 Leo 20 19 Libra 52
Venus 9 Cancer 25 20 Cancer 0 22 Virgo 12
Mars 23 Pisces 22 6 Libra 28 14 Pisces 34
Jupiter 7 Virgo 58 15 Cancer 5 22 Virgo 28
Saturn 26 Scorpio 53 0 Aries 49 1 Sagittarius 55
Uranus 4 Leo 1 1 Gemini 19 6 Leo 52
Neptune 28 Libra 2 1 Aries 41 0 Scorpio 13
Pluto 28 Leo 9 2 Aquarius 3 0 Virgo 5
Rahu 3 Sagittarius 56 19 Pisces 24 0 Sagittarius 17
Ketu 3 Gemini 56 19 Virgo 24 0 Gemini 17

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