Born on 6 August, 1968 (Tuesday)
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 324 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
219th day of the year 1968.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LVII years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on August 6, 1968
Born on August 6, 1968 : You’re a steady seeker of depth who makes order out of intensity.
- Life Path 2 / Birth Number 06: You lean toward partnership, diplomacy, and calming tension.
- 8th-house power: Sun, Mercury and Mars sit in the 8th from the Moon — you probe, transform, and handle shared money or secrets.
- 9th‑house reach: Venus, Jupiter and Pluto point to teaching, travel, belief systems and big changes in worldview.
- Career & home markers: Uranus in the 10th, Neptune in the 12th and Rahu in the 4th hint at sudden career shifts, private sensitivity, and an unsettled home thread.
You were born to test what’s real. You bring a mix of optimism and blunt honesty that can feel like a cool wind in a crowded room: refreshing for some, raw for others. Practical and enthusiastic, you like reliable people and get prickly around thoughtlessness. These tendencies will ripple through relationships, work and health — and they sharpen during planetary cycles like Saturn’s discipline or a Mars transit that stokes impatience.
Personality : Direct Optimist
You light up a room with optimism but don’t soften a sentence just to please. You want excellence and you’ll nudge people toward it — sometimes without tasting their limits first. Picture a coach who cheers loudly and throws honest feedback mid‑practice: your warmth is real, your timing can be abrupt. That frankness wins trust quickly, and sometimes costs it; learning when to slow down becomes a quiet superpower that opens better doors.
Talent and Abilities : Investigative Teacher
Your mind digs where others skim. With Sun, Mercury and Mars linked to the 8th house you’re good at research, finance, crisis work or anything that requires peeling back a layer. Venus, Jupiter and Pluto in the 9th add a taste for big ideas: law, publishing, travel, higher learning. Unconsciously, you seek meaning more than surface praise — you’ll choose a job that transforms or teaches. Expect bursts of focus during Mercury or Mars transits; use them to finish long projects.
Blind Spots : Bluntness Reads as Tactlessness
You value honesty but the world sometimes hears it as harshness. That gap—what you mean versus how it lands—creates friction with partners and coworkers. You may also underestimate your steady strengths; perfectionist streaks and a long memory can make you hold grudges. When Mars or Mercury cross key points, impatience rises; the trick is a brief pause before you speak. Do that and your directness becomes the clarity people desperately need.
Karmic Lessons : Share Power, Trust Again
Your chart asks you to learn balance. Life Path 2 calls for diplomacy; strong 8th‑house energy asks you to face shared resources, control and vulnerability. Karmic work will ask you to let go of lone control and learn to trust — especially in money, intimacy and public roles (Moon’s South Node in the 10th). Major transits of Saturn and Pluto will bring these lessons up for review; when they do, choose steady effort over dramatic proving. That’s where real freedom comes.
Family and Environment : Close, Restless, Helpful
Your mother likely shaped your safety needs—she contributed positively but left attachment marks that repeat in adult life. Family may include creative or technical types (think actor, engineer, astrologer), and movement or relocation is possible in the parental line. Sibling friction can sting; an early public humiliation may have left a long echo. Still, reliance on dependable people and family rituals grounds you — and sometimes becomes the very soil for healing.
Health and Habits : Watch the Eyes and Joints
Practical habits help you more than fads. Notes from the chart point to eye strain, nerve or thyroid sensitivity and joint complaints as areas to watch. You also enjoy snacks and can let food become a comfort habit. Regular checkups (eye exams, thyroid panels), joint‑friendly exercise and steady sleep will reduce low‑grade stress. When Neptune or Saturn trigger, you might feel hidden fatigue — treat it early and you’ll keep momentum.
Education and Student Life : Supported but Distracted
You probably had access to schooling and encouragement, yet could be scattered or tempted by many interests. Math and technical subjects appeal; you may leave and return to education, collecting 2–3 qualifications across life. That fit‑and‑pause pattern makes you versatile: use it to build a unique combination of skills rather than regret the gaps.
Work, Money and Career : Multiple Paths, One Aim
You chase excellence but sometimes feel disorganized. Career fits include finance, teaching, law, politics, food or digital fields — and you may shift jobs or locations (Uranus in the 10th). First property purchases can be bumpy; later ones tend to stabilize. Money flows may swing; partnerships work well. Watch for Jupiter or Venus periods to expand income, and Saturn cycles to demand structure — both are useful if you plan ahead.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate, Restless, Loyal
You love with enthusiasm and expect reliability. Small fights are likely because you ask a lot from partners and sometimes say the hard things without softening. If you’re male: your wife may be creative, spiritual or career‑driven and might relocate or travel for work; she brings purpose and may challenge you to grow. If you’re female: your husband may come from a business or public background, be tied to father‑figures, and show strong opinions; he can be supportive but short‑tempered.
Your partner often sees you as magnetic and honest — thrilling at first, occasionally bruising later. Trust issues can surface; one pattern in the family line suggests a child might gain public notice. Moments of betrayal or loneliness are possible, but your capacity for reconciliation is strong. Work consciously on timing and tone: when Venus or Jupiter form supportive angles, romance deepens; when Mars stirs tension, use pause and clarity to avoid saying things you’ll regret.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Tact, Focus, Follow‑through
Be blunt: you offend people when you don’t soften truth. You also spread attention thin and leave projects half‑done. Food, impulse buys, and occasional legal/ boundary hassles around property can drain energy. Life may throw near‑misses or accidents, but you typically recover. Fix the basics — time management, a lawyer for big purchases, a ten‑second pause before blunt feedback — and watch friction drop fast.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Pause rule: wait 10 seconds before responding; say, “I’m thinking” to buy time and avoid bluntness.
- Finance checklist: for property or loans, get a lawyer, title search and a written neighbor agreement (first home can bring boundary issues).
- Focus tool: use 25‑minute work sprints (Pomodoro) to finish tasks; keep one main project each quarter.
- Health routine: annual eye check, thyroid screening, daily joint‑friendly movement (walking, swimming) and limit snacking.
- Relationship practice: a weekly check‑in, short gratitude ritual, and couples therapy or mediation when patterns repeat; watch Venus/Jupiter transits as windows for growth.
Yearly Predictions
The year 2025 holds the promise of positive changes and significant progress in various aspects of your life. As Jupiter, the planet of optimism and growth, transits through your 6th house in the first half of the year, you will find renewed energy and motivation to overcome obstacles and challenges. This transit will bring opportunities for personal growth, healing, and overcoming addictions, leading to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. The second half of the year, with Jupiter moving into your 7th house, will bring success in partnerships, both personal and professional. Your charisma and charm will shine, attracting new...
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What happened on August 6, 1968
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.August 6, 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 6, 1986
- India: August 6, 1986
- Philippines: August 6, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 6, 1986
- Canada: August 6, 1986
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: August 6, 1983
- India: August 6, 1984
- Philippines: August 6, 1984
- United Kingdom: August 6, 1985
- Canada: August 6, 1984
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: August 6, 1984
- India: August 6, 1986
- Philippines: August 6, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 6, 1985
- Canada: August 6, 1984
Full Driving License
- United States: August 6, 1986
- India: August 6, 1988
- Philippines: August 6, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 6, 1989
- Canada: August 6, 1986
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: August 6, 1984
- India: August 6, 1986
- Philippines: August 6, 1984
- United Kingdom: August 6, 1984
- Canada: August 6, 1984
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: August 6, 1986
- India: August 6, 1989
- Philippines: August 6, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 6, 1986
- Canada: August 6, 1986
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: August 6, 1989
- India: August 6, 1989
- Philippines: August 6, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 6, 1986
- Canada: August 6, 1987
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: August 6, 1986
- Canada: August 6, 1987
- United States: August 6, 1989
- Philippines: August 6, 1989
- United Kingdom: August 6, 1986
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
September 6, 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 6, 2026 is on a Thursday.
- Your next birthday is 324 days away.
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 6, 1968
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 6, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13 Leo 51 | 14 Leo 4 | 9 Libra 7 |
| Moon | 14 Capricorn 15 | 7 Capricorn 1 | 18 Aquarius 19 |
| Mercury | 12 Leo 31 | 5 Leo 34 | 1 Scorpio 10 |
| Venus | 26 Leo 46 | 7 Cancer 5 | 6 Scorpio 50 |
| Mars | 0 Leo 22 | 29 Virgo 34 | 6 Virgo 34 |
| Jupiter | 9 Virgo 7 | 12 Cancer 50 | 21 Virgo 18 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 44 | 1 Aries 20 | 23 Aries 19 |
| Uranus | 26 Virgo 54 | 1 Gemini 5 | 0 Libra 17 |
| Neptune | 23 Scorpio 45 | 1 Aries 53 | 24 Scorpio 38 |
| Pluto | 21 Virgo 17 | 2 Aquarius 17 | 23 Virgo 17 |
| Rahu | 12 Aries 26 | 19 Pisces 59 | 9 Aries 25 |
| Ketu | 12 Libra 26 | 19 Virgo 59 | 9 Libra 25 |
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