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Born on 5 May, 1961 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Sagittarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

64 years, 5 months, 22 days

Your next birthday is 189 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Friday

125th day of the year 1961.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Ox (牛)

Roman Numerals

V-V-MCMLXI

LXIV years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:23 Sunset: 19:31

London UTC

May 5, 1961 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 5, 1961 : You are a practical idealist with a quick wit and a big heart

Numbers: Life Path 9 (service, endings), Birth number 05 (change, freedom).
Mind & Style: Sun and Mercury in the 5th house from the Moon — you think fast, joke fast, and act on instinct.
Money & Values: Jupiter and Saturn in the 2nd house from the Moon — discipline and luck shape your finances over time.
Depth & Belief: Mars/Uranus in the 8th and Pluto/Rahu in the 9th house — transformation, intense loyalties, and big shifts in belief are part of your arc.

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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 5, 1961 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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What happened on May 5, 1961

Alan Shepard became the first American in space aboard Mercury-Redstone 3, marking a significant milestone in the space race.

May 5, 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 5, 1979
India: May 5, 1979
Philippines: May 5, 1979
United Kingdom: May 5, 1979
Canada: May 5, 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 5, 1976
India: May 5, 1977
Philippines: May 5, 1977
United Kingdom: May 5, 1978
Canada: May 5, 1977

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 5, 1977
India: May 5, 1979
Philippines: May 5, 1979
United Kingdom: May 5, 1978
Canada: May 5, 1977

Full Driving License

United States: May 5, 1979
India: May 5, 1981
Philippines: May 5, 1979
United Kingdom: May 5, 1982
Canada: May 5, 1979

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 5, 1977
India: May 5, 1979
Philippines: May 5, 1977
United Kingdom: May 5, 1977
Canada: May 5, 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 5, 1979
India: May 5, 1982
Philippines: May 5, 1979
United Kingdom: May 5, 1979
Canada: May 5, 1979

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

United States: May 5, 1982
India: May 5, 1982
Philippines: May 5, 1979
United Kingdom: May 5, 1979
Canada: May 5, 1980

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

India: May 5, 1979
Canada: May 5, 1980
United States: May 5, 1982
Philippines: May 5, 1982
United Kingdom: May 5, 1979

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 5, 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 5, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
Your next birthday is 189 days away.

Ephemeris for May 5, 1961

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 5, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 5, 2025
Sun	14 Taurus 31	15 Taurus 1	15 Cancer 51
Moon	12 Capricorn 54	23 Leo 16	24 Taurus 6
Mercury	18 Taurus 28	21 Aries 39	1 Cancer 22
Venus	12 Aries 55	2 Aries 45	1 Gemini 8
Mars	29 Cancer 36	7 Leo 35	5 Virgo 30
Jupiter	6 Aquarius 20	22 Gemini 14	4 Aquarius 11
Saturn	0 Aquarius 8	28 Pisces 11	27 Capricorn 41
Uranus	21 Leo 42	26 Taurus 35	23 Leo 42
Neptune	9 Scorpio 48	1 Aries 13	8 Scorpio 34
Pluto	5 Virgo 33	3 Aquarius 48	6 Virgo 11
Rahu	2 Virgo 45	24 Pisces 54	29 Leo 22
Ketu	2 Pisces 45	24 Virgo 54	29 Aquarius 22

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025
Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025
Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025
Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025
Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025
Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025

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