Born on 21 August, 1968 (Wednesday)
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 341 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
234th day of the year 1968.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LVII years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on August 21, 1968
Born on August 21, 1968 : Your quiet force turns values into power
- Life Path 8
- Heavy 2nd‑house emphasis (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Pluto): money, self‑worth and your voice shape decisions.
- Mars conjunct Moon brings emotional urgency and bold action; Saturn in the 10th signals steady career recognition.
- Uranus (3rd), Neptune (5th), Rahu (9th): a mind that wants new ideas, a longing for meaningful creativity, and hunger for wider meaning.
You’ve spent decades building a sense of security. By your mid‑50s you know what you value and how to protect it. That life of careful choices is exactly where your power lives — not as flash, but as steady influence you call into action when it matters most.
Personality : Possessive romantic
You love deeply and you want to keep what you love safe. With Mars conjunct your Moon you feel vividly and act fast — you may defend a partner, idea or possession with the same energy. Mercury and Venus clustered near the 2nd house make you speak in values: you compliment with praise, you argue about fairness. In daily life that looks like loyalty that sometimes tips toward guarding and insisting. Be mindful: the very intensity that bonds you can push people away if it turns to control — and that tension will show up most clearly around money and trust.
Talent and Abilities : Practical strategist
You combine a sharp, practical mind with steady ambition. With Mercury and Jupiter near your 2nd house you reason about value — money, reputation, skills — and you usually find ways to grow them. Pluto there gives you an ability to transform resources; you see hidden worth others miss. Unconscious motive: security. You don’t pursue power for its own sake; you want the freedom it buys. This makes you good at finance, research, tech or any role where a clear plan and persistence win. Watch for Saturn cycles — when they arrive, your reputation makes a leap.
Blind Spots : Protective to a fault
Your core emotion is a need for control around safety. That can look like possessiveness, a quick temper when threatened, or a tendency to keep score. Socially, people see you as reliable and intense — but some may call you stubborn or overly exacting. You may also struggle to let small grievances go. If you harden around old hurts, your closest relationships feel the strain. The good news: awareness loosens this pattern, and transits of Mars or Moon cycles often provide clear opportunities to practice a softer response.
Karmic Lessons : Power used with purpose
Life Path 8 points to a lesson about authority and responsibility: you are meant to steward resources, and the lesson is ethical leadership. Repeating themes will involve money, reputation and control. Pluto’s pressure on your values asks you to transform attachments; Saturn asks you to build discipline. The karmic thread asks: can you hold power without tightening your grip? The most revealing tests often come during big planetary cycles — Saturn returns and Pluto transits will force a choice between fear and growth.
Family and Environment : Protective household
Your family life likely includes strong parental figures and practical competence. The mother or a mother‑type may be dominant and resourceful; the father is often supportive or influential in career matters. Siblings may scatter — some may succeed abroad or in specialized fields. Family careers in medicine, jewelry, IT or research fit the pattern. You tend to act as guardian and organizer at home, and that role both roots you and teaches you how to lead — a lesson you’ll use in public life as well.
Health and Habits : Watch the digestion and stress rhythm
With energetic Mars on your Moon and a heavy 2nd‑house focus, stress often shows up in your stomach and sleep pattern. You may be prone to digestive sensitivity or weight changes under pressure. Hair, skin and nerves are areas to monitor. Simple routines help: regular meals, sleep hygiene, and movement that releases quick energy (short runs, martial arts, brisk walks). Expect these tendencies to flare during Mars transits and calm during Jupiter or Neptune transits.
Education and Student Life : Focused late bloomer
Your learning style is deliberate. Early schooling may have felt uneven or unsupported, but you focus deeply and often succeed through persistence rather than ease. Uranus in the 3rd house favors unconventional learning — self study, technical fields, or a second education later in life. Study abroad or specialized training are possible. You thrive where practical skills meet thoughtful theory; your education pays off when put into steady, career‑shaping use.
Work, Money and Career : Resource‑minded leader
Career is central. Saturn in the 10th from the Moon gives eventual authority and public standing, but it often comes after hard work. The 2nd‑house concentration suggests money, property, banking, finance, IT, research, jewelry/gemmology or electronics as strong fits. If you are male: leadership roles in business, engineering, electronics, or public service suit you. If you are female: careers in leadership, teaching, arts, or guiding roles tied to institutions fit well. Multiple income streams and careful investments reward you, and Jupiter transits of the 2nd house often bring tangible gains.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, loyal, and exacting
You love with depth and you want practical proof of commitment. You woo with gifts, steady presence and concrete support. Mars‑Moon gives passion and impatience; Venus in the 2nd house ties romance to security. That means your partner is someone you judge by how they share values and handle money. You may be possessive, jealous at times, and quick to defend the relationship — which your partner can find protective or suffocating depending on timing.
If you are male: your wife may be accomplished, proud and career‑minded; she often brings reputation or social standing into the union. If you are female: your husband may be tied to his family or move for work; he may expect loyalty and practical support. Watch for cycles — Mars and Venus transits will heighten desire and friction, while Saturn phases can test commitment and then deepen it. Learn to name needs plainly; that honesty tends to transform intensity into trust.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control, grudges, and work obsession
Be blunt: you can be controlling, hold grudges, and let work swallow balance. Your hunger for security can become a cage — for you and for people close to you. Health slips when you overwork. Financial caution can flip into stinginess. The cure is simple but hard: practice letting small things go, schedule rest, and give loved ones room. Failures and crises will come; your pattern is to weather them and rebuild stronger, but you must choose kinder habits to make the rebuild easier.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies : Practical moves that change habits
- Money: Create a three‑tier budget (essentials, growth, leisure). Revisit it every Jupiter cycle and when Pluto transits your 2nd house.
- Emotion: Use a 10‑minute daily check‑in (breath + journal) to catch Mars‑Moon flashes before they become fights.
- Career: Aim for one visible, long‑term project tied to reputation; Saturn’s work will reward steady wins, not quick fame.
- Health: Regular meal times, short high‑energy workouts, and two annual medical checks — digestive and metabolic focus.
- Relationship: Practice naming needs in neutral language; schedule gratitude moments to counterbalance possessiveness.
Small, steady steps change the arc of your life. Watch planetary cycles — when Jupiter and Saturn make their moves, you’ll find clear windows to act. Keep building: your best power is the one you wield with care.
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What happened on August 21, 1968
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.August 21, 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 21, 1986
- India: August 21, 1986
- Philippines: August 21, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 21, 1986
- Canada: August 21, 1986
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: August 21, 1983
- India: August 21, 1984
- Philippines: August 21, 1984
- United Kingdom: August 21, 1985
- Canada: August 21, 1984
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: August 21, 1984
- India: August 21, 1986
- Philippines: August 21, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 21, 1985
- Canada: August 21, 1984
Full Driving License
- United States: August 21, 1986
- India: August 21, 1988
- Philippines: August 21, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 21, 1989
- Canada: August 21, 1986
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: August 21, 1984
- India: August 21, 1986
- Philippines: August 21, 1984
- United Kingdom: August 21, 1984
- Canada: August 21, 1984
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: August 21, 1986
- India: August 21, 1989
- Philippines: August 21, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 21, 1986
- Canada: August 21, 1986
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: August 21, 1989
- India: August 21, 1989
- Philippines: August 21, 1986
- United Kingdom: August 21, 1986
- Canada: August 21, 1987
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: August 21, 1986
- Canada: August 21, 1987
- United States: August 21, 1989
- Philippines: August 21, 1989
- United Kingdom: August 21, 1986
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
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Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 21, 1968
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28 Leo 15 | 28 Leo 28 | 23 Libra 57 |
| Moon | 25 Cancer 43 | 3 Leo 55 | 24 Leo 16 |
| Mercury | 11 Virgo 24 | 10 Leo 4 | 20 Libra 25 |
| Venus | 15 Virgo 14 | 24 Cancer 45 | 25 Scorpio 11 |
| Mars | 10 Leo 1 | 9 Libra 1 | 15 Virgo 54 |
| Jupiter | 12 Virgo 15 | 15 Cancer 52 | 24 Virgo 24 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 34 | 0 Aries 35 | 22 Aries 9 |
| Uranus | 27 Virgo 42 | 1 Gemini 22 | 1 Libra 12 |
| Neptune | 23 Scorpio 50 | 1 Aries 36 | 25 Scorpio 6 |
| Pluto | 21 Virgo 46 | 1 Aquarius 58 | 23 Virgo 48 |
| Rahu | 11 Aries 38 | 19 Pisces 11 | 8 Aries 37 |
| Ketu | 11 Libra 38 | 19 Virgo 11 | 8 Libra 37 |
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