Born on 8 July, 1961 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
64 years, 2 months, 4 days

Your next birthday is 298 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

189th day of the year 1961.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Roman Numerals
VIII-VII-MCMLXI

LXIV years old

Timings
Sunrise: 03:51 Sunset: 20:19

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on July 8, 1961

Born on July 8, 1961 : You’re steady at home and restless on the road — built to enjoy comfort and change in equal measure.

  • Life path 5 + Birth number 08 — freedom-seeker with leadership and money sense.
  • Sun & Mercury in the 2nd house — your voice and identity tie to values and income.
  • Heavy 4th-house energy (Mars, Uranus, Pluto, Rahu) — home, family and property are intense life themes.
  • Jupiter & Saturn in the 9th — disciplined belief, teaching or travel shape purpose.

You were born on July 8, 1961 — today you’re 64. Your chart says you like good living: food, comfort, fair money and a story worth telling. You also carry a restless streak that pushes you toward change. Think of yourself as someone who polishes the family home but keeps a packed suitcase ready. Read on to see how these traits show up in work, love and health — and what to do when the planets turn the dial.

Personality : Practical sensualist

You feel first through the senses and then through reason. Venus conjunct the Moon gives warmth: you notice beauty, taste, and mood. But Sun and Mercury in the 2nd house tie your worth to what you own and say — you defend your values and speak plainly. You can be self-righteous; detachment in others grates on you. At times your mind prefers ease (a tendency toward mental laziness), yet you can switch to steady work when needed. This taste for comfort points straight to where your talents will shine next.

Talent and Abilities : Voice that builds value

Your best gifts sit at the intersection of speech, values and home. Mercury in the 2nd house gives a practical way with words — you can turn ideas into income: writing, teaching, media, sales or local business. Venus–Moon heightens aesthetic sense, so stories about food, home or heritage suit you. Jupiter and Saturn in the 9th add depth: you teach, consult, or write with authority. Unconsciously you seek security; your moves often aim to protect comfort — that motive powers your skill, even when you don’t notice it.

Blind Spots : Stubborn comfort-seeker

You come off as reliable and thick-skinned, but others may see you as stubborn or nosy. Your mental energy fluctuates: bursts of productivity alternate with periods of procrastination. Self-righteousness and impatience with emotional drama can push people away. You may avoid deep emotional work because home life was intense early on — that avoidance looks, to others, like complacency. Notice this pattern; it’s the same loop that keeps repeating and will show up in your closest relationships.

Karmic Lessons : Freedom vs. responsibility

Your Life Path 5 craves variety; your Birth number 8 asks you to take charge. That creates a long-running lesson: balance personal freedom with responsibility. The Moon’s South Node in the 10th suggests past-life or early-life emphasis on public role or achievement; now you may need to rebalance toward private life and family (4th-house pressure). Expect cycles that push you from public success into home repair work — emotional and literal. These cycles encourage steady repair rather than fast fixes.

Family and Environment : Home is the pressure point

Your early years likely involved strong attachment needs and coping work around your mother — possible depression or heavy responsibility in childhood. Father’s side may lean toward teaching, politics or public service; family traditions could include temple or community roles. Properties near water or family businesses may show up (you’re likely to accumulate property). Home has been where transformation happens; it’s also where you both find strength and meet your hardest tests.

Health and Habits : Check sight and bones

Neptune in the 6th house can blur symptoms and make routines slippery; regular check-ups help. There’s a pattern toward eyesight issues and bone/leg vulnerabilities; accidents and surgeries are possible if you push too hard. Dietary sensitivities (lactose, for example) and vehicle caution are themes in the chart. Small daily habits — proper sleep, eye exams, cautious driving — will reduce risk and keep you moving comfortably into the next chapter.

Education and Student Life : Curious, supported learner

Jupiter and Saturn in the 9th give structured expansion: you learn with purpose and often under resources or mentorship. Studies may lean to science, law, religion, or travel-linked education. You likely had enough support to attend school and formed friendships with people in government or big institutions. Your mind prefers facts with meaning; learning that connects to belief or travel sticks best and often becomes the seed of later work.

Work, Money and Career : Practical storyteller or property steward

Money and message go together for you. Sun and Mercury in the 2nd favor careers that monetize speech or steady skill — media, writing, teaching, real estate, or small business. You may start in a job and later run a business. Financially, fixed-income sources and rental property are likely; you may own 2–3 properties over time. Avoid get-rich-quick schemes — steady investments and property often serve you better than risky stocks.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Warm, often unconventional partner

Venus conjunct Moon makes you affectionate and emotionally expressive; you look for comfort and loyalty. Love marriage is likely; partners may come from different cultures or backgrounds and often bring humor and wider horizons. You attract people who can offer status or resources, but timing matters — early marriage can bring friction. If you’re male: your wife may be practical, career-minded, possibly tied to land, property or a caregiving role; she may bring stability and a public reputation. If you’re female: your husband may be dynamic, career-driven, possibly in transformative fields (technology, leadership, or travel), and sometimes restless. In relationships you want both security and variety; the tricky part is allowing space without shutting down intimacy. Expect partnership themes to intensify during Saturn or Jupiter transits — those are times when commitment or travel and belief issues come to the fore.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Comfort traps and repeated patterns

Be blunt with yourself. Your biggest weaknesses are self-righteousness, a tendency to sink into comfort, and nosiness that pushes people away. You may cycle between passion and withdrawal in intimacy. Property and family issues can trigger deep change, sometimes abrupt (Uranus/Pluto in the 4th). Financial instability can follow poor choices despite generally good resources; guard against lending money you can’t afford to lose. Face attachment wounds early or they will resurface in later life.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies :

  • Daily routines to anchor Neptune in the 6th: consistent sleep, simple exercise, scheduled meals.
  • Use Life Path 5 energy: plan short trips or new courses to satisfy restlessness without upending security.
  • Financial rule: prefer fixed-income and property; keep emergency funds and avoid risky stock plays.
  • Relationship work: therapy or honest conversations to heal childhood attachment; allow space rather than shutting down.
  • Career moves: lean into writing, teaching, media or property management; monetize your voice and stories.
  • Watch planetary cycles: Jupiter/Saturn transits will magnify learning, travel and commitment themes; Uranus/Pluto transits stir home and family change.

Yearly Predictions

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What happened on July 8, 1961

  • A mine explosion in Czechoslovakia leaves 108 dead.""

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

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 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

  • July 8, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 298 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for July 8, 1961

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 8, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 8, 2025
Sun 15 Cancer 51 16 Cancer 22 17 Virgo 18
Moon 24 Taurus 6 16 Sagittarius 23 19 Virgo 5
Mercury 1 Cancer 22 11 Leo 50 8 Libra 8
Venus 1 Gemini 8 4 Gemini 1 13 Leo 52
Mars 5 Virgo 30 12 Virgo 1 15 Libra 38
Jupiter 4 Aquarius 11 6 Cancer 28 27 Capricorn 25
Saturn 27 Capricorn 41 1 Aries 48 23 Capricorn 48
Uranus 23 Leo 42 0 Gemini 4 27 Leo 32
Neptune 8 Scorpio 34 2 Aries 10 9 Scorpio 13
Pluto 6 Virgo 11 2 Aquarius 58 8 Virgo 11
Rahu 29 Leo 22 21 Pisces 31 25 Leo 59
Ketu 29 Aquarius 22 21 Virgo 31 25 Aquarius 59

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