Born on 2 May, 1973 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aries

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
52 years, 4 months, 11 days

Your next birthday is 230 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

122nd day of the year 1973.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Roman Numerals
II-V-MCMLXXIII

LII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:28 Sunset: 19:26

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on May 2, 1973

Born on May 2, 1973 : You carry steady leadership with a playful heart

  • Emotional‑intellectual fusion: Sun conjunct Moon with Mercury and Venus nearby — you think with feeling and speak with charm.
  • Service‑driven life: Life Path 9 and Birth Number 02 point to compassion, partnership, and meaningful endings.
  • Career lift and networks: Jupiter in the 10th house from the Moon brings recognition; Mars in the 11th fuels group energy and goals.
  • Practical guardrails: Saturn in the 2nd asks for patience with money; Uranus and Pluto in the 6th warn of sudden work or health shifts.

At about 52 years old, you’ve learned to value connection, craft, and purpose. Your chart blends warmth and strategy — you can charm a room while planning five moves ahead. That combination makes you useful in groups and steady on your own. Pay attention when major planets change position: their cycles will often turn possibility into real momentum.

Personality : Determined

You are determined but at times vague. With Sun conjunct Moon and Mercury and Venus close by, your identity and feelings line up with how you communicate — you often speak from the heart in clear, persuasive ways. You like fun and resent being bossed; you lead by example rather than by force. You prefer clear goals but can stall when choices feel permanent. That steady, diplomatic style also points directly to your talents next.

Talent and Abilities : Smooth communicator

Your strength is strategic communication. Mercury conjunct the Moon gives emotional intelligence, and Venus adds charm — you can calm conflicts, move groups, or write work that resonates. Mars in the 11th house from the Moon supplies drive inside networks; you get things done with friends and colleagues. Unconscious motive: Life Path 9 nudges you to use talent for service and meaning rather than just gain. These strengths are powerful, but they can hide blind spots you'll meet next.

Blind Spots : Can seem evasive

People may label you indecisive or mysterious. You pull back from domineering figures, which can look like avoidance. The Moon's South Node (Ketu) in the 3rd hints at repeated mental patterns — old conversational habits you return to instead of resolving. You might call it “waiting” when really you’re dodging a hard talk. Noticing this opens the way to clearer limits and the deeper karmic lessons coming up.

Karmic Lessons : Letting go to serve

Life Path 9 and Rahu in the 9th house (Rahu as the north node pushes you toward unfamiliar growth: travel, higher learning, foreign ties) suggest your growth comes by expanding belief and sharing gifts outward. Ketu in the 3rd points to past comfort in quick thinking you must release. Neptune in the 8th and Saturn in the 2nd ask for honesty around shared resources and values. These themes often surface strongly during key transits — when they do, you get real chances to resolve repeating patterns and step into new roles.

Family and Environment : Rooted, sometimes tense

Your family likely values practical work and may have ties to transport, finance or healing fields. Mothers can be supportive yet anxious; fathers tend to be proud and independent. In‑law friction is possible; father‑in‑law support may appear. Children may require attentive care at times. Patterns of loyalty and duty shape both your obligations and your drive to achieve — and often push you to define your own boundaries.

Health and Habits : Watch sudden shifts

Uranus and Pluto in the 6th house from the Moon suggest sudden changes in work or health, though recovery is usually strong. You may be prone to headaches, ENT or digestive issues; sleep patterns matter. Small daily routines — short walks, consistent sleep, basic breathwork — reduce accident risk and steady your system, especially when heavy planetary transits pass through your work and health points.

Education and Student Life : Focused and curious

You learned fast and often earned recognition early. School friendships could be supportive yet testing; you may return to study at different stages. Interests often include science, technology, communication or the humanities. If Mercury themes reappear, they encourage further study or teaching later in life. That blend of curiosity and discipline serves you well in real‑world problem solving.

Work, Money and Career : Strategic and steady

You work strategically and take calculated moves. Jupiter in the 10th from the Moon brings career opportunity and visibility; Saturn in the 2nd asks for patient money habits. Fields that suit you include communication, editing, medicine, engineering, government contracts, creative production, or any role that mixes leadership with service. Multiple income streams and property gains are likely after steady effort — watch Jupiter and Saturn cycles for openings or lessons that reshape your path.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal, magnetic presence

You attract partners with warmth and ease because Moon–Venus–Mercury make you emotionally expressive and persuasive. You want fun and mutual respect; control is a deal breaker. If you are male: your wife may come from an artistic or public background (arts, teaching, spiritual work) and may have a high profile or family support — you may notice her health sensitivities, such as digestion. If you are female: your husband may be intellectually or technically inclined (research, tech, travel) and bring ambition and curiosity. Partners see you as dependable and empathetic, but they can be frustrated when you avoid friction. Pay attention to Venus and Mars transits: desire and tension both intensify then—use those windows for honest talks and shared rituals to keep passion and trust alive.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubbornness and sudden shifts

Be direct: stubborn streaks, a habit of avoiding tough conversations, impatience with authority, and a tendency to rush can cause trouble. You may have faced early career or money tests that left marks. Small accidents or sudden job changes are possible if you move too fast. Name the problem, set boundaries, and slow down — that turns harsh lessons into clearer direction.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Write before you speak: Draft one short note before tricky conversations to avoid old loops.
  • Monthly money check: A quick budget and a savings rule honor Saturn in the 2nd and reduce stress.
  • Network with purpose: Use Mars in the 11th — join two groups this year that match career goals.
  • Daily grounding: Five minutes of breathwork plus a short walk steadies health and focus.
  • Time big moves to transits: Launch public projects during Jupiter cycles for visibility; plan long-term commitments in Saturn windows.

Yearly Predictions

The cosmos holds great tidings for you in the year 2025, as the celestial bodies align in a harmonious symphony. The Moon, a symbol of change and renewal, dances with the beneficent Mercury, bringing success and progress in your endeavors. This celestial union grants you the power to overcome obstacles and blocks, propelling you towards a future of gains and achievements. The Moon's embrace with the benevolent Venus further enhances your path, bestowing upon you the ability to conquer challenges and witness tangible progress. This cosmic synergy opens doors to opportunities, allowing you to manifest your aspirations and cultivate a...

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The person with birth year 1973 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: May 2, 1991
  • India: May 2, 1991
  • Philippines: May 2, 1991
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1991
  • Canada: May 2, 1991
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: May 2, 1988
  • India: May 2, 1989
  • Philippines: May 2, 1989
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1990
  • Canada: May 2, 1989

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 2, 1989
  • India: May 2, 1991
  • Philippines: May 2, 1991
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1990
  • Canada: May 2, 1989

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 2, 1991
  • India: May 2, 1993
  • Philippines: May 2, 1991
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1994
  • Canada: May 2, 1991

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 2, 1989
  • India: May 2, 1991
  • Philippines: May 2, 1989
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1989
  • Canada: May 2, 1989
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: May 2, 1991
  • India: May 2, 1994
  • Philippines: May 2, 1991
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1991
  • Canada: May 2, 1991

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

  • United States: May 2, 1994
  • India: May 2, 1994
  • Philippines: May 2, 1991
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1991
  • Canada: May 2, 1992

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

  • India: May 2, 1991
  • Canada: May 2, 1992
  • United States: May 2, 1994
  • Philippines: May 2, 1994
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1991

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 2, 2019

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

  • May 2, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 230 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 2, 1973

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 2, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2025
Sun 11 Taurus 43 12 Taurus 7 1 Cancer 39
Moon 3 Taurus 19 13 Cancer 41 24 Pisces 43
Mercury 23 Aries 5 17 Aries 16 26 Cancer 45
Venus 17 Taurus 34 0 Aries 53 21 Cancer 21
Mars 25 Aquarius 49 6 Leo 11 1 Aries 34
Jupiter 10 Aquarius 41 21 Gemini 38 11 Aquarius 4
Saturn 18 Gemini 54 27 Pisces 53 25 Gemini 25
Uranus 20 Libra 11 26 Taurus 24 18 Libra 58
Neptune 6 Sagittarius 42 1 Aries 8 5 Sagittarius 21
Pluto 2 Libra 4 3 Aquarius 48 1 Libra 42
Rahu 10 Capricorn 49 25 Pisces 4 8 Capricorn 4
Ketu 10 Cancer 49 25 Virgo 4 8 Cancer 4

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