Born on 17 September, 1959 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
65 years, 11 months, 26 days

Your next birthday is 4 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

260th day of the year 1959.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Pig (猪)
Roman Numerals
XVII-IX-MCMLIX

LXV years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:35 Sunset: 18:14

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on September 17, 1959

Born on September 17, 1959 : You’re a steady strategist who still wants room to roam

  • Partnership-first: Sun, Mercury, Mars and Rahu sit in your 7th house from the Moon — relationships shape your story.
  • Freedom plus grit: Life Path number 5 gives restlessness; Birth number 8 brings drive and money sense.
  • Service and transformation: Venus and Pluto in the 6th make work and health central places for change.
  • Karmic repeat patterns: Moon conjunct South Node points to familiar emotional habits that return until you heal them.

You’re likely in your mid-60s now, balancing a hunger for variety with a reputation for steady results. Think of yourself as someone who likes to travel the highway but keeps a well-built garage at home: you accept change, but you also make sure the basics — money, service, reputation — don’t fall apart. The planets say partnerships will be a stage where much of your life unfolds; how you behave there tells the rest of the story.

Personality : Compassionate strategist

You care — and you plan. Analysis shows a compassionate core (you want to help), mixed with a streak that can undermine your own good choices. You want self-control and admire people who show restraint, yet you tilt toward risk and restlessness (Life Path 5). Mercury, Sun and Mars across the 7th house from the Moon make you direct in relationships: you talk, you act, and you expect folks to meet you. That push-and-pull — kindness vs. self-sabotage — is your defining flavor, and it will surface again when partnerships deepen.

Talent and Abilities : Skilled negotiator and practical creator

Your strengths sit at the intersection of talk, action and structure. Mercury in the 7th gives negotiation and mediation skills; Jupiter in the 9th blesses you with a broad viewpoint and luck through travel, law or teaching. You perform well in planning roles and late-night creative bursts (Uranus in the 5th and a noted pattern of night productivity). Unconscious motive: you seek both freedom (five) and tangible control (eight), so you channel creativity into practical results — books, broadcasts, property deals or dispute resolution.

Blind Spots : Quiet guard that can harden into distance

You often listen more than you speak, and that silence can be read as coldness. The Moon’s South Node conjunct Moon points to emotional patterns you repeat — seeking familiar roles even when they hurt you. Add Rahu and Mars in the 7th: you can become intense or obsessive about partnership fairness. People sometimes see you as secretive or vengeful when you’re actually protecting an old emotional wound. Watch for these tendencies during Mars/Rahu transits — they amplify reactivity and misunderstandings.

Karmic Lessons : Reclaiming choice in relationships

Karma centers on partnership. With Moon–South Node close together, you’re likely to attract familiar relationship scripts until you make conscious changes. Venus and Pluto in the 6th suggest lessons happen through service, work and health — not romantic fantasy. Saturn in the 10th asks you to build reputation slowly; Jupiter in the 9th invites you to expand by learning or travel. In short: your destiny asks you to choose differently in love and daily duty, especially when planetary cycles nudge you to act.

Family and Environment : Roots that mix tradition with public service

Family threads point to tradition and public life: father’s side may link to politics, teaching or property; mother’s side leans toward spirituality or care professions and may have had health ups and downs. You may have grown up near water or in a stable home that carried an undercurrent of trauma or depression at times. These roots give you a respect for ceremony and authority, and they also explain why partnerships feel like family business — literally and emotionally.

Health and Habits : Fresh food, good checks, and watch the bones

You do best with fresh food and routines. Analysis flags eyesight checks, occasional hospital stays and bone/leg vulnerabilities; lactose intolerance is possible. Pluto/Venus in the 6th mean work stresses can show in the body, and accidents (vehicle-related) are a theme to guard against. Regular medical checkups, clear sleep schedules and attention to posture will pay off — particularly during heavy Saturn or Pluto transits that spotlight your body and daily rhythm.

Education and Student Life : Practical learning with broad horizons

Your studies may have been practical — science, technical fields, law or subjects tied to public institutions — sometimes near water or in large government settings. You likely faced disciplined training and had friends who were ambitious or connected. Jupiter in the 9th encourages lifelong learning; your voice is an asset, and you may have been a persuasive speaker even in student days. That training feeds later success if you keep learning.

Work, Money and Career : Reliable builder who prefers tangible gains

You earn through disciplined effort and property or steady investments — fixed deposits and rentals suit you. Career themes: media, writing, negotiation, mediation, investigation or professions tied to medicine and service. If you’re male, roles in transformative, leadership or technical fields fit well; if you’re female, creative, teaching or spiritual-leadership paths show clearly. Saturn’s slow climb may delay big rewards but makes them lasting. Avoid quick-rich schemes; financial advice and clear contracts protect what you build.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Partnership as mirror and teacher

Partnership is central. With several planets in the 7th, you attract partners who change your life. Expect strong, talkative relationships (Mercury), passionate pushes (Mars) and sometimes a fated or unusual partner (Rahu). Love marriage is likely; partners may come from a different faith or country and could be well-off. If you are male: your wife may be career-minded, creative or transformative in nature; she may bring late bloom success. If you are female: your husband may be connected to land, finance or business and supported by his family. You want freedom (Life Path 5) but also control; partners who understand that balance thrive with you. Early marriage can bring friction, so timing matters. Pay attention during Rahu, Mars or Saturn cycles — they intensify relationship tests and also point to breakthroughs.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Brutal truths to act on

You can be your own worst enemy: self-destructive habits, grudges, secretive behavior and a taste for risky moves will cost you if unchecked. Health risks around bones, eyesight and accidents need practical guarding. Emotionally, repeating the same partnership patterns keeps you stuck. Financially, lending without paperwork or chasing hyped investments hurts. Face these bluntly: change old habits, document money, and stop waiting for a dramatic fix.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set a "no-lend" rule and use written agreements. Protect assets with simple contracts.
  • Schedule annual eye and bone-health checks; keep emergency contacts and vehicle insurance current.
  • Practice a short nightly ritual — journaling 5 minutes — to notice repeating emotional scripts (Moon–South Node work).
  • Use your negotiation skill: take mediation or public-speaking classes and offer community dispute-resolution; it fits your chart.
  • When Saturn, Jupiter or Rahu make strong transits to your 7th or 10th houses, expect tests and opportunities—plan, don’t panic.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a year of transformation and growth for you. The cosmos is aligning in your favor, bringing opportunities for personal and professional development. The first half of the year, under the influence of the Sun's sub-cycle, will be a time of reflection and introspection. You'll find yourself drawn to spiritual practices and seeking a deeper understanding of life's mysteries. This period is ideal for meditation, yoga, and connecting with your inner self. In the second half of the year, as the Moon's sub-cycle takes hold, your focus will shift towards relationships and communication. You'll have...

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What happened on September 17, 1959

  • The first powered flight of the hypersonic North American X-15 research aircraft, piloted by Scott Crossfield, marked a significant advancement in aviation technology.

September 17, 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: September 17, 1977
  • India: September 17, 1977
  • Philippines: September 17, 1977
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 1977
  • Canada: September 17, 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: September 17, 1974
  • India: September 17, 1975
  • Philippines: September 17, 1975
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 1976
  • Canada: September 17, 1975

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: September 17, 1975
  • India: September 17, 1977
  • Philippines: September 17, 1977
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 1976
  • Canada: September 17, 1975

Full Driving License

  • United States: September 17, 1977
  • India: September 17, 1979
  • Philippines: September 17, 1977
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 1980
  • Canada: September 17, 1977

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: September 17, 1975
  • India: September 17, 1977
  • Philippines: September 17, 1975
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 1975
  • Canada: September 17, 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: September 17, 1977
  • India: September 17, 1980
  • Philippines: September 17, 1977
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 1977
  • Canada: September 17, 1977

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

  • United States: September 17, 1980
  • India: September 17, 1980
  • Philippines: September 17, 1977
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 1977
  • Canada: September 17, 1978

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

  • India: September 17, 1977
  • Canada: September 17, 1978
  • United States: September 17, 1980
  • Philippines: September 17, 1980
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 1977

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

October 17, 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

  • September 17, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 4 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for September 17, 1959

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on September 17, 2024 Secondary Progressions for September 17, 2024
Sun 23 Virgo 37 24 Virgo 52 28 Scorpio 11
Moon 26 Pisces 17 12 Pisces 56 2 Leo 14
Mercury 23 Virgo 6 13 Virgo 15 5 Sagittarius 33
Venus 0 Virgo 27 22 Libra 53 11 Libra 52
Mars 7 Libra 21 7 Cancer 19 21 Scorpio 13
Jupiter 26 Scorpio 49 20 Gemini 32 9 Sagittarius 31
Saturn 0 Capricorn 56 15 Pisces 15 5 Capricorn 11
Uranus 18 Leo 59 27 Taurus 10 21 Leo 5
Neptune 5 Scorpio 10 28 Pisces 36 7 Scorpio 28
Pluto 4 Virgo 36 29 Capricorn 46 6 Virgo 4
Rahu 4 Libra 19 7 Aries 5 0 Libra 52
Ketu 4 Aries 19 7 Libra 5 0 Aries 52

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