Born on 4 May, 1961 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Sagittarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
64 years, 4 months, 14 days

Your next birthday is 227 days away.

Life Path Number
8

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

124th day of the year 1961.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Roman Numerals
IV-V-MCMLXI

LXIV years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:24 Sunset: 19:29

London UTC


May 4, 1961 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 4, 1961 : You’re a practical dreamer who turns wit into results

  • Life Path 8: a natural focus on money, authority, and rebuilding systems.
  • Sun & Mercury in the 5th (from Moon): playful mind, quick humor, and an urge to create or teach.
  • Jupiter & Saturn in the 2nd (from Moon): growth and discipline tied to values and finances.
  • Strong 8th- and 9th-house themes (Mars, Uranus, Pluto, Rahu): big shifts through shared resources, belief, and travel.

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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 4, 1961 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

As the celestial tapestry of 2025 unfurls, dear seeker, you embark on a transformative journey influenced by the cosmic dance of Mars and Rahu. The year ahead holds immense potential for growth, resilience, and the fulfillment of long-held aspirations. The sub-cycle of Mars, extending from April 2024 to April 2025, activates the 8th house of your chart, heralding a period of introspection, transformation, and the release of emotional baggage. Mars, the fiery warrior, placed in its sign of debilitation, signifies the need for inner strength and resilience to overcome challenges and embrace change. This period encourages you to confront your...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 4, 1961


What happened on May 4, 1961

  • U.S. Freedom Riders began interstate bus rides to challenge the U.S. Supreme Court's integration decision, sparking the Civil Rights Movement.

May 4, 1961 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1961 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 4, 1979
  • India: May 4, 1979
  • Philippines: May 4, 1979
  • United Kingdom: May 4, 1979
  • Canada: May 4, 1979
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 4, 1976
  • India: May 4, 1977
  • Philippines: May 4, 1977
  • United Kingdom: May 4, 1978
  • Canada: May 4, 1977

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 4, 1977
  • India: May 4, 1979
  • Philippines: May 4, 1979
  • United Kingdom: May 4, 1978
  • Canada: May 4, 1977

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 4, 1979
  • India: May 4, 1981
  • Philippines: May 4, 1979
  • United Kingdom: May 4, 1982
  • Canada: May 4, 1979

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 4, 1977
  • India: May 4, 1979
  • Philippines: May 4, 1977
  • United Kingdom: May 4, 1977
  • Canada: May 4, 1977
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 4, 1979
  • India: May 4, 1982
  • Philippines: May 4, 1979
  • United Kingdom: May 4, 1979
  • Canada: May 4, 1979

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

  • United States: May 4, 1982
  • India: May 4, 1982
  • Philippines: May 4, 1979
  • United Kingdom: May 4, 1979
  • Canada: May 4, 1980

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

  • India: May 4, 1979
  • Canada: May 4, 1980
  • United States: May 4, 1982
  • Philippines: May 4, 1982
  • United Kingdom: May 4, 1979

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 4, 2007

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 4, 2026 is on a Monday.
  • Your next birthday is 227 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 4, 1961

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 4, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 4, 2025
Sun 13 Taurus 33 14 Taurus 3 14 Cancer 54
Moon 28 Sagittarius 43 10 Leo 31 11 Taurus 12
Mercury 16 Taurus 18 20 Aries 9 1 Cancer 27
Venus 12 Aries 49 2 Aries 6 0 Gemini 5
Mars 29 Cancer 5 7 Leo 7 4 Virgo 54
Jupiter 6 Aquarius 16 22 Gemini 2 4 Aquarius 18
Saturn 0 Aquarius 8 28 Pisces 5 27 Capricorn 45
Uranus 21 Leo 42 26 Taurus 31 23 Leo 39
Neptune 9 Scorpio 49 1 Aries 11 8 Scorpio 34
Pluto 5 Virgo 34 3 Aquarius 48 6 Virgo 9
Rahu 2 Virgo 48 24 Pisces 58 29 Leo 25
Ketu 2 Pisces 48 24 Virgo 58 29 Aquarius 25

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