Born on 18 August, 1968 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

57 years, 28 days

Your next birthday is 336 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Sunday

231st day of the year 1968.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Monkey (猴)

Roman Numerals

XVIII-VIII-MCMLXVIII

LVII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:49 Sunset: 19:19

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 18, 1968

Born on August 18, 1968 : You turn conversation into forward motion

Life path 5, Birth number 9: restless freedom + moral drive — you want variety but you care about meaning.
3rd‑house emphasis: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Pluto cluster near your Moon — your voice, ideas and short trips matter.
Money engine: Mars in the 2nd house from the Moon makes you assertive about income; Rahu in the 10th pushes an unusual public role.
Networks & limits: Saturn in the 11th asks you to build steady contacts, even if you prefer quick wins.

You are about 57 now, shaped by years of swapping ideas, starting projects, and fixing what didn’t work. Think of yourself as a portable radio: you change stations often, but when you find the right frequency you hold it with real skill. That mix — fun‑loving but nervous, adventurous yet craving stability — creates both your energy and your challenge. Read on to see how that radio becomes the tool you use to make money, keep love, and steady the home base.

Personality : Playful Strategist

You show up as lively and quick. You like small risks and short conversations that turn into opportunities. People see you as warm and adaptable; inside you carry a nervous pulse that nudges you to move. You prefer optimism over solemnity and can get impatient with people who are too serious. That lightness makes you magnetic — and it sets the stage for your practical talents in communication and money. Notice how your next conversation often becomes your next move.

Talent and Abilities : Skilled Communicator

With multiple planets in the 3rd house from the Moon, you have a real talent for language, sales, teaching or short‑form media. Mercury (the messenger) gives speed; Venus adds charm; Jupiter brings big‑picture sense; Pluto supplies depth. Unconsciously you want to be heard and to make things useful — converting ideas into income or influence. You shine in roles that let you speak, write, negotiate or launch small ventures. Use that voice intentionally and it becomes a reliable machine for growth.

Blind Spots : Bright but Impatient

Your core emotion is a mix of optimism and alert nervousness. You can promise with confidence and then forget the follow‑through. People sometimes read you as flaky or sharp — your speech can cut when you’re frustrated. You also dislike overly serious tones; that irritation may push you to lighten situations before they’re resolved. Catching this pattern — and proving reliability in small steps — clears the social fog around you and opens doors you want to keep open.

Karmic Lessons : Home vs. Public Life

The Moon’s South Node in the 4th house points to strong ties to home, family history and early habits; Rahu in the 10th pulls you into public life and ambition. Your task is to integrate private roots with public reach. Repeated themes: leaving and returning, experiments that test family expectations, and learning how to build a steady outer life without abandoning inner safety. As transits highlight these houses, those lessons show up as clear choices.

Family and Environment : Supportive Mother, Active Father

Your childhood likely had loving basics and practical coping skills from your mother; you learned to adapt early. The father figure appears active, possibly connected to teaching, government or public work, and can be proud or intense. Family may include strong opinions about status and property — expect debates over land or legacy. These roots give you resilience, and the next move is how you translate that resilience into a calm home life.

Health and Habits : Watch Digestion and Stress

Your energy tends toward high activity and quick responses. That can cause acidity, tension and sleep disruption. Neptune’s influence in service/health areas suggests sensitivity to environment, so polluted air or irregular routines catch up fast. Simple fixes help: regular meals, short daily walks, and breath work. Small health habits protect your restless engine and let you keep moving without burning out.

Education and Student Life : Practical, Communicative Learner

You likely applied yourself and worked hard in studies, sometimes with breaks or sideways moves. You learn by doing and by teaching. Writing, speaking, research or tech‑adjacent training fit you well. Even if education wasn’t linear, the pattern shows persistence — you pick knowledge that pays or that expands your movement ability.

Work, Money and Career : Entrepreneurial with a Public Edge

Mars in the 2nd house gives financial grit; Rahu in the 10th creates unusual career paths or late rises; Saturn in the 11th asks for disciplined networking. Best fits: business ownership, sales, real estate, communications, or food/hospitality ventures. You prefer running the show to taking orders. Expect cycles where public recognition spikes — during those transits, push forward on visible projects and be ready for consequences.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Warm, Restless, Intense

You fall for warmth and sentiment. Relationships thrive when your partner respects your need for variety but also offers steadiness. Love marriage is possible; partners may come from different backgrounds or careers. If you are male: your wife may be career-minded, confident, and practical; she may push you to be more reliable. If you are female: your husband may have a background that shifts or flows — think research, water‑linked work, or creative fields — and may bring unexpected intensity. Your charm draws people; your nervous hurry can frustrate them. Be transparent about commitments and build small rituals — a weekly check‑in, a reliable dinner time — to convert your spark into trust. When Venus or Rahu cycles hit, relationships deepen or go through a reckoning, so plan the big moves around calmer transits.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Sharp Words, Missed Promises

You can be blunt and unreliable in small practical matters. That harshness and lateness erode trust. Family money issues or property fights may surface if you avoid paperwork or promises. Addiction patterns can run in the background — keep awareness high. The blunt truth: fix the small things first; reputation then follows. Repair is the work that unlocks the next level.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

Use your voice daily: start a weekly newsletter, podcast or short videos to convert ideas into income.
Money rule: emergency fund + written contracts for property or deals. During Mars transits, double‑check terms.
Relationship tool: keep one simple ritual (text, call, shared meal) to build reliability.
Health habit: regular meals, 20 minutes of movement, and a short evening breathing practice to calm acidity and nerves.
Career move: map a 3‑year plan tied to Saturn cycles; hit visible milestones when Rahu or Jupiter make career contacts easier.

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What happened on August 18, 1968

Two charter buses are forced into the Hida River in Japan in an accident caused by heavy rain; 104 are killed.

August 18, 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 18, 1986
India: August 18, 1986
Philippines: August 18, 1986
United Kingdom: August 18, 1986
Canada: August 18, 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 18, 1983
India: August 18, 1984
Philippines: August 18, 1984
United Kingdom: August 18, 1985
Canada: August 18, 1984

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 18, 1984
India: August 18, 1986
Philippines: August 18, 1986
United Kingdom: August 18, 1985
Canada: August 18, 1984

Full Driving License

United States: August 18, 1986
India: August 18, 1988
Philippines: August 18, 1986
United Kingdom: August 18, 1989
Canada: August 18, 1986

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 18, 1984
India: August 18, 1986
Philippines: August 18, 1984
United Kingdom: August 18, 1984
Canada: August 18, 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 18, 1986
India: August 18, 1989
Philippines: August 18, 1986
United Kingdom: August 18, 1986
Canada: August 18, 1986

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

United States: August 18, 1989
India: August 18, 1989
Philippines: August 18, 1986
United Kingdom: August 18, 1986
Canada: August 18, 1987

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

India: August 18, 1986
Canada: August 18, 1987
United States: August 18, 1989
Philippines: August 18, 1989
United Kingdom: August 18, 1986

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 18, 2014

Yes, you can become a millionaire by saving small and investing. Believe in yourself and it's never too late to start.

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Your next birthday

August 18, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
Your next birthday is 336 days away.

Ephemeris for August 18, 1968

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 18, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025
Sun	25 Leo 22	25 Leo 35	20 Libra 59
Moon	19 Gemini 5	22 Gemini 32	16 Cancer 57
Mercury	6 Virgo 2	7 Leo 6	24 Libra 1
Venus	11 Virgo 32	21 Cancer 11	21 Scorpio 31
Mars	8 Leo 6	7 Libra 6	14 Virgo 2
Jupiter	11 Virgo 37	15 Cancer 17	23 Virgo 47
Saturn	25 Aries 38	0 Aries 46	22 Aries 23
Uranus	27 Virgo 32	1 Gemini 20	1 Libra 1
Neptune	23 Scorpio 48	1 Aries 40	25 Scorpio 0
Pluto	21 Virgo 40	2 Aquarius 2	23 Virgo 42
Rahu	11 Aries 48	19 Pisces 21	8 Aries 46
Ketu	11 Libra 48	19 Virgo 21	8 Libra 46

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2025

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