Born on 23 August, 1959 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Aries

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

66 years, 23 days

Your next birthday is 341 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Sunday

235th day of the year 1959.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Pig (猪)

Roman Numerals

XXIII-VIII-MCMLIX

LXVI years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:55 Sunset: 19:10

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 23, 1959

Born on August 23, 1959 : Your mid‑60s spark — bold, playful, and ready to reinvent

Life Path 1 & Birth Number 5: natural leader who values freedom and variety.
Strong 5th‑house emphasis (Sun, Venus, Mars, Pluto): creativity, romance, performance and risk‑taking.
Determined, optimistic worker with sharp memory; prone to worry and perfectionism.
Family and property themes are strong; joint finances or inheritance possible (Jupiter in the 8th).

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Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds a cornucopia of opportunities for you, dear soul born on August 23, 1959. The celestial tapestry woven by Jupiter, the benevolent celestial maestro, promises a symphony of favorable influences. As you gracefully traverse the threshold of 65, the sub-cycle of Jupiter, extending from May 2024 to June 2026, will paint your canvas with vibrant hues of transformation. The sub-cycle's activation of the 8th house, governed by Jupiter, heralds a profound metamorphosis. It's a time to delve into the depths of your psyche, to confront and release any lingering emotional baggage. This introspective journey will pave the...

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What happened on August 23, 1959

Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.

August 23, 1959 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1959 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 23, 1977
India: August 23, 1977
Philippines: August 23, 1977
United Kingdom: August 23, 1977
Canada: August 23, 1977

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 23, 1974
India: August 23, 1975
Philippines: August 23, 1975
United Kingdom: August 23, 1976
Canada: August 23, 1975

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 23, 1975
India: August 23, 1977
Philippines: August 23, 1977
United Kingdom: August 23, 1976
Canada: August 23, 1975

Full Driving License

United States: August 23, 1977
India: August 23, 1979
Philippines: August 23, 1977
United Kingdom: August 23, 1980
Canada: August 23, 1977

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 23, 1975
India: August 23, 1977
Philippines: August 23, 1975
United Kingdom: August 23, 1975
Canada: August 23, 1975

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 23, 1977
India: August 23, 1980
Philippines: August 23, 1977
United Kingdom: August 23, 1977
Canada: August 23, 1977

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

United States: August 23, 1980
India: August 23, 1980
Philippines: August 23, 1977
United Kingdom: August 23, 1977
Canada: August 23, 1978

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

India: August 23, 1977
Canada: August 23, 1978
United States: August 23, 1980
Philippines: August 23, 1980
United Kingdom: August 23, 1977

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 23, 2005

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 23, 2026 is on a Sunday.
Your next birthday is 341 days away.

Ephemeris for August 23, 1959

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 23, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 23, 2025
Sun	29 Leo 23	0 Virgo 24	4 Scorpio 5
Moon	25 Aries 45	0 Virgo 27	14 Virgo 52
Mercury	11 Leo 0	12 Leo 34	26 Scorpio 42
Venus	13 Virgo 9	27 Cancer 7	18 Virgo 20
Mars	21 Virgo 14	10 Libra 17	4 Scorpio 40
Jupiter	23 Scorpio 41	16 Cancer 16	4 Sagittarius 20
Saturn	0 Capricorn 58	0 Aries 28	3 Capricorn 0
Uranus	17 Leo 32	1 Gemini 24	20 Leo 41
Neptune	4 Scorpio 33	1 Aries 33	6 Scorpio 35
Pluto	3 Virgo 46	1 Aquarius 55	5 Virgo 43
Rahu	5 Libra 38	19 Pisces 5	2 Libra 9
Ketu	5 Aries 38	19 Virgo 5	2 Aries 9

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2025
Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars square Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2025
Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025

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