Born on 5 August, 1968 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Sagittarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

57 years, 1 month, 10 days

Your next birthday is 323 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Monday

218th day of the year 1968.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Monkey (猴)

Roman Numerals

V-VIII-MCMLXVIII

LVII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:28 Sunset: 19:44

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 5, 1968

Born on August 5, 1968 : You’re the kind of leader who remakes the rules when they no longer work

Driven and independent: Life Path 1 and Birth Number 05 push you to start, lead, and change direction with purpose.
Deep and investigative: Sun, Mercury and Mars clustered in the 8th house (from the Moon) give you intensity, a probing mind, and comfort with secrets.
Beliefs that transform: Venus, Jupiter and Pluto in the 9th house point to big shifts through travel, teaching or philosophy.
Career surprises: Uranus in the 10th and Saturn in the 5th mean sudden professional turns plus disciplined creativity that pays off over time.

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Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you approach the age of 57, the cosmos have aligned to bring forth a period of transformative growth and positive change. The sub-cycle of Mars, which runs from September 2024 to February 2025, activates the 8th house, indicating a time of profound transformation and the release of past burdens. This period may bring about significant changes in your career, relationships, or personal beliefs. Embrace this period of change with an open heart, for it will pave the way for new beginnings and opportunities. The sub-cycle of Rahu, which runs from February 2025 to February 2026,...

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What happened on August 5, 1968

The Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida nominates Richard Nixon for U.S. president and Spiro Agnew for vice president.

August 5, 1968 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1968 belongs to the Generation X group.

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

United States: August 5, 1986
India: August 5, 1986
Philippines: August 5, 1986
United Kingdom: August 5, 1986
Canada: August 5, 1986

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 5, 1983
India: August 5, 1984
Philippines: August 5, 1984
United Kingdom: August 5, 1985
Canada: August 5, 1984

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 5, 1984
India: August 5, 1986
Philippines: August 5, 1986
United Kingdom: August 5, 1985
Canada: August 5, 1984

Full Driving License

United States: August 5, 1986
India: August 5, 1988
Philippines: August 5, 1986
United Kingdom: August 5, 1989
Canada: August 5, 1986

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 5, 1984
India: August 5, 1986
Philippines: August 5, 1984
United Kingdom: August 5, 1984
Canada: August 5, 1984

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 5, 1986
India: August 5, 1989
Philippines: August 5, 1986
United Kingdom: August 5, 1986
Canada: August 5, 1986

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

United States: August 5, 1989
India: August 5, 1989
Philippines: August 5, 1986
United Kingdom: August 5, 1986
Canada: August 5, 1987

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

India: August 5, 1986
Canada: August 5, 1987
United States: August 5, 1989
Philippines: August 5, 1989
United Kingdom: August 5, 1986

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 5, 2014

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 5, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
Your next birthday is 323 days away.

Ephemeris for August 5, 1968

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 5, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2025
Sun	12 Leo 53	13 Leo 6	8 Libra 8
Moon	29 Sagittarius 43	24 Sagittarius 30	4 Aquarius 44
Mercury	10 Leo 27	6 Leo 6	0 Scorpio 58
Venus	25 Leo 32	5 Cancer 55	5 Scorpio 37
Mars	29 Cancer 43	28 Virgo 57	5 Virgo 57
Jupiter	8 Virgo 55	12 Cancer 38	21 Virgo 5
Saturn	25 Aries 44	1 Aries 22	23 Aries 24
Uranus	26 Virgo 51	1 Gemini 3	0 Libra 13
Neptune	23 Scorpio 45	1 Aries 54	24 Scorpio 36
Pluto	21 Virgo 15	2 Aquarius 19	23 Virgo 15
Rahu	12 Aries 29	20 Pisces 2	9 Aries 28
Ketu	12 Libra 29	20 Virgo 2	9 Libra 28

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2025
Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Saturn square Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Saturn square Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025

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