Born on 8 May, 1961 (Monday)

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May 8, 1961 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 8, 1961 : You are a resourceful communicator with steady ambition

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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 8, 1961 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you embark on this new chapter of life, the cosmos align to bring forth a year of remarkable growth and transformation. The sub-cycle of Mercury, which spans from November 2024 to July 2027, activates your fourth house, the realm of home, family, and inner foundation. This celestial influence ushers in a period of introspection and self-discovery, inviting you to delve deep into your roots and cultivate a profound sense of belonging. The transit of Jupiter through your fourth house during the first half of 2025 further amplifies this focus on domestic matters. This planetary alignment...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 8, 1961

• Andrea Pollack, Swimmer, born in Schwerin (died: March 11, 2019)
• Silvia Fürst, Sport cyclist, born in Biel/Bienne
• Michael Azerrad, Music journalist, Journalist, Music critic, and Writer, born in New York City
• Jim Sheppard, Bassist, born in Seattle
• Birgit Pelke, Politician, born in Rüsselsheim am Main
• Jengishbek Nazaraliev, Psychiatrist, Politician, and Physician, born in Kyrgyzstan
• John Marshall, Musician, and Guitarist, born in Schuyler
• Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson, University teacher, born in Reykjavík
• Rudolf Friewald, Politician, born in Vienna
• Hans Fromm, Cinematographer, born in Munich
• Vallo Reimaa, Head teacher, and Politician, born in Kose
• Omar Al-Rawi, Politician, born in Baghdad
• José Luis Gerardo Ponce de León, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Buenos Aires
• Akira Taue, Professional wrestler, and Rikishi, born in Chichibu
• Gert Kruys, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Utrecht
• Cyril Poidatz, Businessperson, born in Neuilly-sur-Seine
• David Winning, Film screenwriter, Film producer, Film director, Cinematographer, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Calgary
• Nicolas Baverez, Conseiller référendaire à la Cour des comptes, Essayist, and Lawyer, born in 6th arrondissement of Lyon
• Pascal Perletto, Criminal, born in Ollioules (died: June 1, 2011)
• Philippe Sautet, Researcher, University teacher, and Chemist, born in Salon-de-Provence
• Pedro Reyes, Television presenter, Comedian, and Actor, born in Tangier (died: March 25, 2015)
• Ron Cannan, Politician, born in Edmonton
• Saïd Aïdi, Politician, born in Paris
• Davide Santorsola, Pianist, and Composer, born in Andria (died: December 12, 2014)
• Fabrizio Failla, Journalist, born in Nocera Inferiore
• Helmut Brunner, Luger, born in Stilfs
• Vladimir Alekseyevich Shevelkov, Presenter, Film director, Writer, and Actor, born in Saint Petersburg
• Bill de Blasio, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Manhattan
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• Greg Thomey, Comedian, and Screenwriter, born in St. John's
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• Rebeca Rambal, Film actor, Television actor, and Actor, born in Mexico City
• Hagit Dasberg, Dub actor, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Israel
• Richard Kirshenbaum, Businessperson, born in New York
• Rohit Bal, Fashion designer, born in Kashmir
• Waldemar Szadny, Politician, born in Gorzów Wielkopolski
• Cristianne Fridman, Screenwriter, born in Rio de Janeiro
• Kōji Ikeda, Businessperson, born in Sakai
• Костянтин Володимирович Гнатенко, Composer, born in Brailiv
• Igor Bychkov, Mathematician, born in Chita
• Elisabeth Gassiat, Statistician, and Mathematician, born in Paris
• Monica Mo Diener, Artist, born in Horgen
• Александр Геннадьевич Галкин, ректор Уральского государственного университета путей сообщения, профессор, доктор технических наук, born in Каменск-Уральский, Свердловская область
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• Julio Rivera, Bartender, born in The Bronx (died: July 3, 1990)
• Claudette Hauiti, Politician, born in New Zealand
• Keren Pevzner, Blogger, Mediator, Teacher, and Writer, born in Baku
• Eva Zamrazilová, Economist, born in Prague
• John Moolenaar, Chemist, Politician, and Businessperson, born in Midland
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• Vasilis Koukouras, Actor, born in Athens
• Vidas Rachlevičius, Journalist, born in Kaunas
• Per Enoksson, Violinist, born in Augerum, Karlskrona, Blekinge
• William Kidd, Composer, born in San Fernando
• Jozef Michalko, Basketball coach, and Basketball player, born in Poprad
• Per-Ole Holmnäs, Long-distance runner, born in Pietarsaari
• Andrea Karg, Designer, and Entrepreneur, born in Düsseldorf
• Miguel Bianchini, Politician, born in Santiago
• Miguel Droguett, Sport cyclist, born in Santiago
• Jan-Michael Rost, Quantum physicist, and University teacher, born in Landshut
• Helen Broms Sandberg, Artist, born in Stockholm
• Pascal Thébé, Businessperson, born in Marseille
• Rémi Jouty, Official, born in Montpellier
• Gilles Boissonnet, Businessperson, born in Aix-en-Provence
• Александр Викторович Волков, Writer, born in Moscow Oblast
• Kyriakos Alexandridis, Association football player, born in Nymfopetra
• Mike Gelprin, Science fiction writer, born in Saint Petersburg
• Hüseynəli İsmayılov, Scientist, born in Dmanisi
• Luisa Machado, Singer, born in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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• Надія Василівна Ащенко, Local historian, Historian, and Teacher, born in Teplyk Raion
• Yuri Mazikhin, Actor, born in Berezniki
• Osanah Rodrigues Setúval, Broker-dealer, born in Pilão Arcado
• Antonio Amaral Junior, Council member, born in Santa Mariana
• Maria Peregrina Souza e Silva, High school teacher, born in Sena Madureira
• Faustov Andrey, Literary scholar, Man of letters, and University teacher, born in Voronezh
• Julieta de Jesus Panau, Independence Activist, born in Caileleti, Samaliu, Loi-Huno, Portugiesisch-Timor
• Jiřina Vorlová, Opinion journalist, Editing staff, and Editor-in-chief, born in Prague
• Mo Diener, Video artist, Performance artist, and Visual artist, born in Horgen
• Jean-Michel Muller, Researcher, and Scientist, born in Grenoble

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What happened on May 8, 1961

• Briton George Blake received a 42-year prison sentence for spying, highlighting the tensions of the Cold War.

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May 8, 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 8, 1979
• India: May 8, 1979
• Philippines: May 8, 1979
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1979
• Canada: May 8, 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 8, 1976
• India: May 8, 1977
• Philippines: May 8, 1977
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1978
• Canada: May 8, 1977

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 8, 1977
• India: May 8, 1979
• Philippines: May 8, 1979
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1978
• Canada: May 8, 1977

Full Driving License

• United States: May 8, 1979
• India: May 8, 1981
• Philippines: May 8, 1979
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1982
• Canada: May 8, 1979

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 8, 1977
• India: May 8, 1979
• Philippines: May 8, 1977
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1977
• Canada: May 8, 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 8, 1979
• India: May 8, 1982
• Philippines: May 8, 1979
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1979
• Canada: May 8, 1979

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

• United States: May 8, 1982
• India: May 8, 1982
• Philippines: May 8, 1979
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1979
• Canada: May 8, 1980

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

• India: May 8, 1979
• Canada: May 8, 1980
• United States: May 8, 1982
• Philippines: May 8, 1982
• United Kingdom: May 8, 1979

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 8, 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 8, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 232 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Mars aspects Ketu
  Exact: 01 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 31 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Mercury
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Mars conjunction Mars
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Mars opposition Jupiter
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 10 June, 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
• Mars opposition Sun
  Exact: 18 October, 2025
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Mars square Moon
  Exact: 28 October, 2025
• Mars square Ketu
  Exact: 07 November, 2025
• Mars aspects Mars
  Exact: 17 December, 2025

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

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