Born on 20 August, 1966 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
59 years, 24 days

Your next birthday is 340 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

232nd day of the year 1966.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Roman Numerals
XX-VIII-MCMLXVI

LIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:51 Sunset: 19:16

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 20, 1966

Born on August 20, 1966 : You blend social magnetism with practical ambition — a connector who makes ideas work in the real world.

  • Life path 5Birth number 2
  • Career focus: Mercury, Venus, Mars in the 10th from your Moon — you act, speak, and charm in public roles.
  • Emotional depth: Moon conjunct Neptune and the Moon’s South Node — strong intuition, old emotional patterns to resolve.
  • Networks matter: Sun, Uranus, Pluto in the 11th from Moon — friends and groups reshape your life path.

You’ve reached a stage where results matter and meaning still matters too. You want freedom but you also want to be useful. That mix — restless curiosity (5) with a diplomatic streak (2) — makes you the person others turn to when ideas need structure. Expect key moments to show up in planetary cycles: Saturn asks for routine, Jupiter opens learning doors, Uranus and Pluto push reinvention.

Personality : Diplomatic realist

You negotiate tension without losing comfort. You like harmony and you enjoy small pleasures — food, a well-made plan, a loyal circle. You are good at calming arguments and turning sticky situations into practical outcomes. At the same time, you can be impatient with gullibility and dismiss emotional drama. Neptune conjunct the Moon gives a poetic inner life, while the South Node on the Moon repeats old emotional scripts. You mediate publicly and retreat privately — and that private life contains the clues to deeper change.

Talent and Abilities : Public voice and group leadership

Your brain and charm are career tools. With Mercury, Venus and Mars in the 10th from the Moon, you communicate, create, and act where others notice. Jupiter in the 9th gives a taste for higher learning, travel, or law. Sun, Uranus and Pluto in the 11th point to influence within groups, sudden opportunities, and the ability to reinvent networks. Unconscious motive: you want recognition through useful service. When Jupiter or Uranus transit key points, expect offers to teach, publish, or lead communities.

Blind Spots : Cool exterior, fragile interior

People often see your confidence and miss the sensitivity underneath. You dislike emotional vulnerability in others and sometimes reject it in yourself. That can look like aloofness. You may come off secretive or nosy depending on the crowd. The Moon–Neptune pairing blurs boundaries: you can idealize people and then judge them for weaknesses you secretly share. Recognizing this split — between image and need — is the key step toward deeper trust.

Karmic Lessons : Balancing freedom and commitment

The Moon’s South Node beside your Moon and Rahu in the 7th house point to relationship themes that feel “unfinished.” You’re here to learn how personal freedom (life path 5) meets long-term partnership. Past patterns pull you to repeat certain emotional habits; current life invites new, deliberate choices about commitment. Expect tests during Saturn and Rahu cycles that force a choice: cling to old scripts or learn a new way to share life and resources.

Family and Environment : Large, shifting household

Your background likely includes extended family, tradition, and practical property matters. Siblings may question you, but you often support them. Parents show mixed strengths — a wise, coping mother and a father tied to tangible assets or multiple properties. Home life improved after your arrival, and books or a home library probably mattered. Family health patterns and property matters will shape many decisions — and your sense of duty often begins at the kitchen table.

Health and Habits : Routine builds resilience

Saturn in the 6th from the Moon calls for steady health practices. Watch breathing, ENT and eye sensitivity in your family line; lungs or nerves can be a theme. Neptune–Moon brings sensitivity to substances and stress, so sleep, breathwork, and a gentle fitness plan help. You have stamina in the legs and benefit from walking or grounding routines. When Saturn or health-related transits hit, treat them as wake-up calls to structure care, not as punishments.

Education and Student Life : Self-taught and disciplined

You learn seriously, even if formal school felt uneven. Self-discipline helped you catch up. Jupiter in the 9th means interest in higher learning, philosophy or technical studies; you may have awards or a home mini-library. Breaks in formal education or low early support left an ache, but also made you resourceful. Later life offers chances to turn learning into teaching or consulting, especially during favorable Jupiter transits.

Work, Money and Career : Practical entrepreneur and adviser

You’re determined and financially savvy. Careers that suit you include roles in foreign affairs, travel, teaching, transport, industry or corporate communications — places where your public voice meets results. Multiple income streams and real estate often appear; you can attract loans but may struggle with repayments at times. Uranus and Pluto in the 11th mean friends and networks will open doors, and Mars/Venus in the 10th give drive and charm to close deals. Expect career shifts during Uranus/Pluto cycles.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Supportive but testing partnerships

Rahu in the 7th house makes partnership a karmic focus. You attract intense, sometimes unconventional partners. Neptune on the Moon adds romantic idealism; you can fall for an idea of love as much as a person. Tension is likely — supportive partners who still spark frequent differences of opinion. Marriage may come later. Transformation and a few sharp lessons in trust are common, but growth is the reward.

If you are male: your wife may be clever, career-minded, or connected to healthcare, the arts, or maritime/food trades. She can be supportive and sharp; sometimes short-tempered or aggressive. Property and practical matters often feature in her life.

If you are female: your husband may come from a business, technical or artistic background, be supported by friends, and carry responsibilities. He is likely exacting, argumentative at times, but ultimately helps you stabilize career and family. In either case, transits of Saturn and Rahu will test the durability of the bond — and force honest growth.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Resistance to honest vulnerability

You can be emotionally stingy. You push for independence just when patience and steady presence are required. Impulse toward new experiences (life path 5) can undermine long-term plans. Financially, difficulty repaying loans and a taste for comfort create pressure. Health neglect and a habit of dismissing others’ sensitivity push people away. Face these issues directly: it’s the only way to turn short-term thrill into lasting gain.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set a simple savings plan and automate repayments — treat money like a recurring appointment.
  • Practice weekly vulnerability: 10 minutes journaling or 30 minutes with a trusted person to build emotional muscle.
  • Daily breathwork and 20–30 minute walks for lung and nerve resilience (Saturn-friendly routine).
  • Use your network: lead a small group or class to turn 11th‑house influence into income.
  • Track planetary cycles: use Saturn transits to build structure, Jupiter to study or travel, Uranus/Pluto to redesign networks and roles.

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The year 2025 promises to be a transformative and pivotal year for you. As you enter this new chapter of your life, the cosmos align to bring about significant changes and opportunities. The sub-cycle of Mercury, which runs from September 2022 to March 2025, activates the 10th house of your chart, signaling a period of career advancement and professional success. With Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, as the ruler of your 9th and 12th houses, you possess a sharp mind and a knack for problem-solving. This will be a time to showcase your skills and expertise, and you...

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When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

  • United States: August 20, 1984
  • India: August 20, 1984
  • Philippines: August 20, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1984
  • Canada: August 20, 1984
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: August 20, 1981
  • India: August 20, 1982
  • Philippines: August 20, 1982
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1983
  • Canada: August 20, 1982

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 20, 1982
  • India: August 20, 1984
  • Philippines: August 20, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1983
  • Canada: August 20, 1982

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 20, 1984
  • India: August 20, 1986
  • Philippines: August 20, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1987
  • Canada: August 20, 1984

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 20, 1982
  • India: August 20, 1984
  • Philippines: August 20, 1982
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1982
  • Canada: August 20, 1982
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: August 20, 1984
  • India: August 20, 1987
  • Philippines: August 20, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1984
  • Canada: August 20, 1984

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

  • United States: August 20, 1987
  • India: August 20, 1987
  • Philippines: August 20, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1984
  • Canada: August 20, 1985

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

  • India: August 20, 1984
  • Canada: August 20, 1985
  • United States: August 20, 1987
  • Philippines: August 20, 1987
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1984

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 20, 2012

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

  • August 20, 2026 is on a Thursday.
  • Your next birthday is 340 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 20, 1966

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 20, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 20, 2025
Sun 26 Leo 48 27 Leo 30 24 Libra 26
Moon 19 Libra 50 20 Cancer 18 19 Sagittarius 17
Mercury 8 Leo 53 8 Leo 58 17 Scorpio 5
Venus 5 Leo 47 23 Cancer 33 18 Libra 53
Mars 26 Cancer 32 8 Libra 22 3 Virgo 18
Jupiter 22 Cancer 59 15 Cancer 41 2 Leo 32
Saturn 28 Pisces 38 0 Aries 39 24 Pisces 25
Uranus 18 Virgo 36 1 Gemini 21 22 Virgo 13
Neptune 19 Scorpio 30 1 Aries 37 20 Scorpio 54
Pluto 17 Virgo 29 1 Aquarius 59 19 Virgo 32
Rahu 20 Taurus 24 19 Pisces 14 17 Taurus 16
Ketu 20 Scorpio 24 19 Virgo 14 17 Scorpio 16

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