Born on 31 August, 1959 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 350 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
243rd day of the year 1959.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXVI years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on August 31, 1959
Born on August 31, 1959 : You keep a steady hand on change
- Caring strategist: You use emotion and reason together to get things done.
- Strong values and money sense: Venus and Pluto sit in the 2nd house from the Moon — finances and possessions change you, and you transform through them.
- Quick, restless mind: Mercury and Uranus conjunct the Moon bring sharp thinking — and moments of indecision.
- Life path 9, Birth number 4: You want to serve and build something lasting; practical work fuels your purpose.
You’ve lived through shifts and learned to blend heart with hard sense. You care deeply, and you’re the one friends call when they need practical help plus a shoulder. That combination makes you effective now — and it also sets up the inner tensions that keep life interesting.
Personality : Caring
You care, but you can also steer people toward your preferred outcome. With Mercury and Uranus touching your Moon, your feelings turn into fast plans and sudden ideas. Imagine you see a neighbor struggling and not only offer soup, but also organize repairs — that’s you. You aim to be useful, and that usefulness sometimes reads as persuasion. Be ready: when Uranus or Mercury run hot in transit, your instincts to act intensify, and others will feel both rescued and nudged.
Talent and Abilities : Practical communicator
Your gifts combine clear speech and hands-on skill. Mars in the 3rd house from the Moon gives you bold words and quick action; Jupiter in the 5th adds creativity and a flair for teaching or mentoring. You’re likely good at organizing community projects, writing with feeling, or turning a hobby into income. Unconscious motive: you want to be useful and seen for steady effort. When Jupiter cycles touch your 5th house, your creative confidence often brings visible rewards.
Blind Spots : Indecision
You can flip between care and control. Indecision shows up as overthinking — Mercury’s closeness to the Moon creates emotional thinking, not just logic. You may replay a choice until frustration makes you push. Others may read that push as manipulation, even when you mean to help. Notice this pattern in conversations; when Saturn or Uranus transit key points, those sudden pushes become clearer and ask for a softer touch.
Karmic Lessons : Service with release
Life path 9 and the Moon’s South Node in the 9th house suggest past calls to teach, travel, or advocate. Now your work looks like bringing those lessons down to earth (birth number 4). The task: serve without keeping the charge forever. Pluto and Venus in your values sector ask you to transform attachment to outcomes — learn to give, then let go. This theme will repeat until you balance compassion with healthy distance.
Family and Environment : Deeply connected to mother
You likely have a strong, emotional bond with your mother and a childhood marked by intense feelings or early responsibilities. Fathers may be stubborn figures; siblings can need practical help at times. You’re the one who organizes the family milestones and steps in during crises. Expect these roles to surface during Neptune or Saturn cycles at home — those periods shine a light on old patterns and caregiving duties.
Health and Habits : Stress shows in the gut
Saturn in the 6th from the Moon points to the need for routine and caution with work-related strain. Digestive complaints, ulcers, or stress-related tightness are possible if you push too long without rest. Mercury–Uranus storms can disturb sleep. Build small rituals: regular walks, a simple evening unwind, and checkups when Saturn transits your health sector — these help you stay active for the long run.
Education and Student Life : Early practicality
You learn by doing. Memory is strong and you prefer immediate, useful skills over abstract theories. You may have taken a job early or shifted between studies and work. That mix built resilience and a bookshelf you return to often. When Jupiter cycles touch learning houses, you feel a fresh appetite for study — sometimes later in life — and you shine in roles that combine teaching and hands-on work.
Work, Money and Career : Persistent builder
You work hard and keep earning. Venus and Pluto in the 2nd (from the Moon) suggest money ties to deep emotional meaning — investments, property, or a creative business can change your life. Career fits: education, real estate, arts, government or service roles. You may earn steady rental income or benefit from long-term projects. Watch for turning points when Pluto or Venus transit money areas — those are times for major financial decisions.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Romantic with intensity
You want romance and meaning. You fall for people who show care and who can also handle your push to fix things. You can be deeply loyal, but you expect honesty and follow-through. If you are a man, your wife may be career-minded or creative and proud of her role; she may be someone who elevates your public life. If you are a woman, your husband may be practical, connected to property, business, or steady work — someone you can rely on when plans need muscle. Partners may feel both cherished and gently steered; that mix works if you practice clear boundaries. Watch relationship themes peak when Venus or Pluto transit — those cycles demand honesty and transformation.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control vs. letting go
Your edge is trying to fix everything. That urge helps you build, but it can strain relationships and your own peace. Indecision flips into frantic control; high expectations cause disappointment. Financially, watch impulsive buys during emotional moments. Health slips when you skip routine. The blunt fix: learn to choose sooner, and let people own their outcomes. That will free energy for what matters most.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Create a 3-step decision ritual: list options, set a 24‑hour limit, pick and act — it fights indecision.
- Money audit twice a year; consult a trusted advisor before major property moves (Pluto/Venus sensitive).
- Practice a boundary script: “I can help if you want help” — say it calmly to reduce over-involvement.
- Daily gut care: warm morning drink, short walk, and regular sleep to protect digestion (Saturn in 6th warning).
- Channel life path 9: volunteer or mentor one day a month — service fuels purpose without burnout.
- Use voice journaling to clear Mercury–Moon chatter; you’ll spot patterns and calm sudden urges.
- Before big relationship conversations, pause for one deep breath — it avoids pushy reactions during transits.
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What happened on August 31, 1959
- The Workers' Stadium sports venue in Beijing (China) was officially opened, becoming a major sporting facility in the country.
August 31, 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 31, 1977
- India: August 31, 1977
- Philippines: August 31, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 31, 1977
- Canada: August 31, 1977
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: August 31, 1974
- India: August 31, 1975
- Philippines: August 31, 1975
- United Kingdom: August 31, 1976
- Canada: August 31, 1975
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: August 31, 1975
- India: August 31, 1977
- Philippines: August 31, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 31, 1976
- Canada: August 31, 1975
Full Driving License
- United States: August 31, 1977
- India: August 31, 1979
- Philippines: August 31, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 31, 1980
- Canada: August 31, 1977
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: August 31, 1975
- India: August 31, 1977
- Philippines: August 31, 1975
- United Kingdom: August 31, 1975
- Canada: August 31, 1975
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: August 31, 1977
- India: August 31, 1980
- Philippines: August 31, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 31, 1977
- Canada: August 31, 1977
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: August 31, 1980
- India: August 31, 1980
- Philippines: August 31, 1977
- United Kingdom: August 31, 1977
- Canada: August 31, 1978
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: August 31, 1977
- Canada: August 31, 1978
- United States: August 31, 1980
- Philippines: August 31, 1980
- United Kingdom: August 31, 1977
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
October 1, 2005
Yes, you can become a millionaire by saving small and investing. Believe in yourself and it's never too late to start.
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- August 31, 2026 is on a Monday.
- Your next birthday is 350 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for August 31, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025 |
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Sun | 7 Virgo 7 | 8 Virgo 7 | 12 Scorpio 5 |
Moon | 2 Leo 37 | 8 Sagittarius 10 | 12 Capricorn 16 |
Mercury | 21 Leo 28 | 25 Leo 41 | 5 Sagittarius 23 |
Venus | 8 Virgo 41 | 6 Leo 41 | 25 Virgo 38 |
Mars | 26 Virgo 21 | 15 Libra 27 | 10 Scorpio 8 |
Jupiter | 24 Scorpio 32 | 17 Cancer 45 | 6 Sagittarius 1 |
Saturn | 0 Capricorn 51 | 29 Pisces 57 | 3 Capricorn 40 |
Uranus | 18 Leo 1 | 1 Gemini 28 | 20 Leo 53 |
Neptune | 4 Scorpio 43 | 1 Aries 22 | 6 Scorpio 53 |
Pluto | 4 Virgo 2 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 5 Virgo 52 |
Rahu | 5 Libra 13 | 18 Pisces 39 | 1 Libra 43 |
Ketu | 5 Aries 13 | 18 Virgo 39 | 1 Aries 43 |
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