Born on 21 July, 1961 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
64 years, 1 month, 20 days

Your next birthday is 313 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

202nd day of the year 1961.

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

LXIV years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:06 Sunset: 20:07

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on July 21, 1961

Born on July 21, 1961 : You move feeling into action — steady, service-minded, and still unfolding.

  • Life Path 9 & Birth Number 3: You seek meaning through service and clear self-expression.
  • Neptune conjunct Moon: Intuition and empathy run deep; emotions guide decisions.
  • Sun in the 10th, Mercury in the 9th: A public voice — teaching, law, travel or reputation shape your life.
  • Uranus / Pluto / Rahu in the 11th: Friend groups and networks bring sudden change and reward.

At this stage you likely weigh purpose against comfort, asking what your contribution will be. You have practical instincts but feel things strongly. Think of yourself as someone who learned to lead by caring first — a neighbor who organizes the town meeting and also makes time to listen. That mix of public duty and private feeling is your signature, and it shows up again in work, family, and romance.

Personality : Social

You come across as warm and sociable, ready to join causes and join conversations. At heart you want practical results — help that actually improves lives. But Neptune conjunct your Moon means you can be trusting to a fault; you feel people before you size them up with logic. Picture helping a new neighbor move and assuming they’ll return the favor — that hopeful trust is useful, until someone takes advantage. Watch for moments when feeling outruns caution; that is where lessons begin.

Talent and Abilities : Disciplined Guide

Work brings out your strengths: discipline, knowledge, and a knack for organizing others. Mercury in the 9th favors teaching, writing, law, travel or any role that spreads ideas. Your life-path 9 steers you toward service — mentoring, community projects, or advisory roles suit you. Unconscious motive: you want to be useful and seen for it. In practice you may teach a class, lead a nonprofit, or become the reliable voice at the local club. When Mercury or Jupiter cycle through key houses, your public speaking and teaching skills intensify.

Blind Spots : Trust and Quiet Revenge

You trust easily, and that warmth can invite betrayal. On the surface you seem open; beneath that you can hold grudges and plan quietly if hurt. The Moon’s South Node in the 5th can repeat old romantic and creative patterns — you fall into familiar roles. Combine that with the Neptune fog and you risk misreading motives. Others may see you as sincere; a few will see you as an easy target. The payoff: learning to name limits without losing empathy.

Karmic Lessons : Service, Boundaries, and Letting Go

Your chart asks you to move from personal drama to wider purpose. Life Path 9 asks for generous endings — finishing what you began and passing the torch. Saturn and Jupiter in the 4th point to heavy family duties and long lessons around home and security. You are learning to give without over-giving, and to release emotional attachments that no longer serve the greater good. Transits of Saturn and Neptune will highlight these lessons at key moments; watch for those windows to make hard but freeing choices.

Family and Environment : Mother as Anchor

Home life matters. The mother figure played a strong role — supportive, sometimes dominant, often tied to caregiving or a medical/teaching field. The father worked through struggle but provided stability. Expect a childhood that taught you coping skills more than easy comforts. Later in life you build a secure home after efforts and setbacks. Family duties may resurface with Saturn in the 4th; that’s where practical care meets destiny.

Health and Habits : Sensitive System

Your nervous and emotional systems are key. Neptune-Moon sensitivity means skin issues, sleep shifts, and a need for fresh food (you dislike stale meals). You thrive with routines: regular sleep, clean food, and gentle exercise like swimming — you often feel better at night yet wake sharp in the early morning. Be cautious near water and with risky travel; some cycles warn of travel hiccups. Simple habits protect you more than heroic fixes.

Education and Student Life : Slow and Steady Learner

You may have taken time to find your academic footing — steady rather than flashy. Mercury in the 9th favors higher learning, languages, law, or subjects that widen your view. Early moves for study (hostel, other state) are likely. You absorb ideas that connect to purpose; late gains are common. In short: patience in study pays off, and later you apply what you learned to mentor others.

Work, Money and Career : Public Service and Strategy

Expect a career that blends public standing with planning. Sun in the 10th (from Moon) suggests reputation and a visible role. You do well in teaching, law, medicine, research, counselling, or even media. The 11th-house energy (Uranus/Pluto/Rahu) can bring sudden opportunities through networks — sometimes surprising gains. Money may arrive after effort; two properties are possible over time. Be wary of gold-related trades and keep records; disputes and legal tangles can slow progress, especially during certain transits.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate Protector

You love with depth and idealism. Neptune-Moon makes love feel spiritual; the 5th‑node patterns bring recurring romantic themes. You attract passionate people and you respond with practical care. If you are female: your husband may be well-known or carry responsibility; he can bring luck but also face business ups and downs — you often step in to stabilize or protect him. If you are male: your wife may come from a grounded, property-oriented background and bring steady support. Either way, differences of opinion happen but the bond stays strong; you fight for the relationship when needed. Beware converting partners by force of habit — patience and clear boundaries serve better. When Jupiter or Venus transit personal angles, love deepens; when Uranus cycles through your 11th, expect sudden turns in social romance. Let history inform you, not repeat you.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Trust, Resentment, and Legal Hurdles

Be blunt: your trusting nature can lead to loss, and your quiet resentment can hurt you more than others. Health-wise, watch the head, skin, and hair as you age. Financial traps can come via close circles; avoid speculative gold dealings. Court or property hold-ups are possible — keep paperwork tight. The hard truth is that holding on to old patterns feels safe, but it also blocks growth. Use the pain as a teacher and you change the course.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set one clear boundary each month: say “no” to one request you’d normally accept.
  • Keep written agreements for loans, property, or joint ventures; record dates and amounts.
  • Use brief daily practices: 5 minutes of breathwork and a food log to reduce Neptune fog.
  • Leverage your voice: teach a small class, start a club, or record short talks — Mercury/Jupiter favor this.
  • Use tools: a trusted attorney for property, a financial planner for investments, and a counselor to process grudges.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense promise for you, dear soul, as the cosmos align to bestow upon you a wealth of opportunities and personal growth. Saturn, the celestial guardian of time and discipline, finds solace in its own sign, ensuring that your efforts will be met with tangible results and a sense of deep fulfillment. The presence of benefic Jupiter alongside Saturn further amplifies this positive energy, propelling you towards success in your endeavors and helping you overcome any obstacles that may arise. The sub-cycle of Saturn, spanning from October 2024 to October 2025, activates the fourth house of your...

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Some famous persons born on July 21, 1961

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What happened on July 21, 1961

  • Virgil I. Grissom's sub-orbital flight aboard the Mercury-Redstone 4 spacecraft Liberty Bell 7 made him the second American to venture into space, though the mission was marred by the premature opening of the hatch and subsequent sinking of the spacecraft.

July 21, 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 21, 1979
  • India: July 21, 1979
  • Philippines: July 21, 1979
  • United Kingdom: July 21, 1979
  • Canada: July 21, 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 21, 1976
  • India: July 21, 1977
  • Philippines: July 21, 1977
  • United Kingdom: July 21, 1978
  • Canada: July 21, 1977

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: July 21, 1977
  • India: July 21, 1979
  • Philippines: July 21, 1979
  • United Kingdom: July 21, 1978
  • Canada: July 21, 1977

Full Driving License

  • United States: July 21, 1979
  • India: July 21, 1981
  • Philippines: July 21, 1979
  • United Kingdom: July 21, 1982
  • Canada: July 21, 1979

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: July 21, 1977
  • India: July 21, 1979
  • Philippines: July 21, 1977
  • United Kingdom: July 21, 1977
  • Canada: July 21, 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 21, 1979
  • India: July 21, 1982
  • Philippines: July 21, 1979
  • United Kingdom: July 21, 1979
  • Canada: July 21, 1979

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

  • United States: July 21, 1982
  • India: July 21, 1982
  • Philippines: July 21, 1979
  • United Kingdom: July 21, 1979
  • Canada: July 21, 1980

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

  • India: July 21, 1979
  • Canada: July 21, 1980
  • United States: July 21, 1982
  • Philippines: July 21, 1982
  • United Kingdom: July 21, 1979

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 21, 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 21, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
  • Your next birthday is 313 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for July 21, 1961

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 21, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 21, 2025
Sun 28 Cancer 15 28 Cancer 46 29 Virgo 59
Moon 1 Scorpio 40 12 Gemini 0 13 Pisces 5
Mercury 8 Cancer 9 15 Leo 11 25 Libra 23
Venus 15 Gemini 7 18 Gemini 39 29 Leo 32
Mars 13 Virgo 21 19 Virgo 46 24 Libra 15
Jupiter 2 Aquarius 34 9 Cancer 23 27 Capricorn 8
Saturn 26 Capricorn 44 1 Aries 45 23 Capricorn 34
Uranus 24 Leo 25 0 Gemini 35 28 Leo 17
Neptune 8 Scorpio 31 2 Aries 5 9 Scorpio 35
Pluto 6 Virgo 31 2 Aquarius 40 8 Virgo 37
Rahu 28 Leo 41 20 Pisces 50 25 Leo 17
Ketu 28 Aquarius 41 20 Virgo 50 25 Aquarius 17

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