Born on 2 August, 1973 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
52 years, 1 month, 10 days

Your next birthday is 323 days away.

Life Path Number
3

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

214th day of the year 1973.

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

LII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:23 Sunset: 19:49

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 2, 1973

Born on August 2, 1973 : You’re a warm performer with a fierce inner life — steady in public, electric in private.

  • Life Path 3 — natural communicator and creative thinker.
  • Emotional intensity: Uranus and Pluto both conjunct your Moon — sudden change meets deep transformation.
  • Career focus: Mercury & Saturn in the 10th house from the Moon — your words shape your reputation.
  • Private love: Venus in the 12th and Mars in the 8th — secret affection and powerful bonding.

You come across as someone who organizes the room and lightens the mood, while also carrying a private engine of change. Picture a trusted friend who runs the neighborhood fundraiser but who, in quiet hours, rewires their life after one shock. That mix — public competence and private upheaval — is a through-line in your chart. Keep reading: each detail explains why you perform well under pressure and why certain moments demand reinvention.

Personality : Caring Perfectionist

You care deeply and expect standards — for yourself and others. You save, plan, and notice small things (thrift meets perfectionism). Humor attracts you; resistance to change annoys you. With Uranus and Pluto touching the Moon, your feelings can flip from lighthearted to intense fast. In practice, you’re the person who remembers birthdays and also won’t let sloppy work pass. That mix makes you reliable, but it also makes you hard on people who don’t keep up — a habit that asks to be softened.

Talent and Abilities : Voice and Influence

Your Life Path number 3 shows a gift for communication and expression. Mercury and Saturn in the 10th suggest you turn words into authority — teaching, consulting, or a reputation-based role fits you. Jupiter in the 5th gives creative luck: an idea, a speech, or a project can catch fire. Unconscious motive: you want to be seen as capable. When Jupiter cycles activate, your creative projects get visible boosts — use those windows to launch or promote what matters.

Blind Spots : Stubborn Public Image

People may read you as proud or entitled at moments. That’s part habit, part defense: you protect a private sensitivity that others don’t see. You tend to delegate trustingly and then feel betrayed if others don’t meet your standard. That pattern can make you abrupt. If you recognize it, you can learn to show vulnerability instead of control — and your reported strength will become a bridge rather than a barrier.

Karmic Lessons : Duty Turning Toward Home

The Moon’s South Node sits in a public house while Rahu pulls toward the 4th — a clear push from public achievement to building inner security. In practice, you may have chased status or title and now face lessons about belonging and emotional roots. Pluto conjunct the Moon signals deep clearing: relationships and reputation will be repeated teachers. Later transits of Saturn or Pluto will intensify these lessons; they aren’t accidents, they’re prompts to reorient your priorities.

Family and Environment : Supportive Mother, Pragmatic Father

You likely remember a caring mother and a hardworking father who argued but built stability. Family may favor joint living or close ties; healthcare or service professions appear in the household. A first child often appears as a daughter. Your home life shaped your sense of duty, and that connection keeps calling you back when life gets noisy. Expect family cycles to reappear during home- or property-related transits.

Health and Habits : Watch Stress and Digestion

High energy and a go-getter drive can create acidity, thyroid or heart sensitivity, and skin issues. Mars in the 8th and a busy public life suggest you burn hot; stress shows up in digestion or sleep. Simple routines — daily walks, regular medical checks for thyroid and heart, and a calmer evening habit — protect your engine. When Saturn or Mars make hard aspects, be extra careful: rest becomes medicine.

Education and Student Life : Lifelong Learner

You study long and well, sometimes returning to courses later in life. You may have had uneven confidence in younger years, yet continued to learn through work or correspondence. Fields that suit you: medicine, law, teaching or research — anything that mixes service with status. Your curiosity keeps you sharp; let it steer you toward structured study when Saturn asks for discipline.

Work, Money and Career : Service-Minded with Caution on Big Bets

You're built for service, consultation, or reputation-based roles: legal advice, medicine-related work, education, or real estate. You prefer reliable income over risky ventures, despite a tendency to occasionally make large investments that don’t pay off. Saturn and Mercury in career sectors mean slow, steady gains; Jupiter in the 5th favors side projects and creative income. During Jupiter or Saturn transits, re-evaluate investments carefully — small, steady moves often win.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Private, Intense, Transformative

Love for you is often private and deep. Venus in the 12th invites secret or sacrificial love; Mars in the 8th brings strong attraction and shared resources. Relationships may transform you in ways that feel sudden because Uranus and Pluto touch your emotional center. If you’re male: your wife is likely to have resources or property and may be stubborn or strong-willed; marital strain at times is possible. If you’re female: your husband may come from a different or intense background (military, creative or transformational work) and may be obsessive or driven. Partners might test your patience; you, in turn, struggle when they don’t meet your standards. The lesson: honest vulnerability breaks patterns. When transits to Venus or the Moon occur, expect relationship turning points — be ready to speak plainly and listen more.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Controlled, Sometimes Too Controlled

You must face stubbornness, a habit of judging too quickly, and a reluctance to delegate reliably. Pride can cost you relationships and money. Health neglect under stress is a real risk. Financially, avoid big speculative buys without due diligence. Emotionally, allow small admissions of weakness — they’ll keep you connected and prevent bigger shocks down the road.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Track money with a clear budget tool; avoid one-off large investments without a second opinion.
  • Practice brief daily check-ins: 10 minutes of journaling or breath work to defuse sudden emotional spikes.
  • Use your voice: public speaking, consulting, or writing as steady income streams when Mercury/Saturn are strong.
  • Schedule health checks for thyroid and heart annually; prioritize sleep during intense transits.
  • Try one honest conversation a month in close relationships — secret love benefits from clear boundaries and simple truth.

Yearly Predictions

As you embark on the year 2025, the cosmos has aligned to bring forth a transformative journey, dear traveler. The sub-cycle of Rahu, the planet of change and evolution, activates your 4th house of home, family, and emotional well-being from January 2025 to August 2026. This activation may stir up buried emotions and family dynamics, prompting you to confront past issues and embark on a path of healing and growth. The first half of 2025 brings the transit of Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and expansion, through your 9th house of spirituality, higher learning, and long journeys. This transit encourages...

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Some famous persons born on August 2, 1973


What happened on August 2, 1973

  • A tragic flash fire at the Summerland amusement centre in Douglas, Isle of Man, results in the deaths of 51 people, highlighting the need for improved safety measures at public venues.

August 2, 1973 Facts

What is my generation?

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: August 2, 1991
  • India: August 2, 1991
  • Philippines: August 2, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 1991
  • Canada: August 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: August 2, 1988
  • India: August 2, 1989
  • Philippines: August 2, 1989
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 1990
  • Canada: August 2, 1989

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 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

  • August 2, 2026 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 323 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 2, 1973

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 2, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2025
Sun 9 Leo 49 10 Leo 14 0 Libra 5
Moon 26 Virgo 20 18 Scorpio 20 17 Leo 20
Mercury 23 Cancer 8 8 Leo 3 15 Libra 46
Venus 9 Virgo 52 2 Cancer 26 11 Scorpio 32
Mars 25 Aries 8 27 Virgo 5 9 Taurus 11
Jupiter 6 Aquarius 38 11 Cancer 59 2 Aquarius 8
Saturn 0 Cancer 19 1 Aries 28 4 Cancer 32
Uranus 19 Libra 33 0 Gemini 58 22 Libra 0
Neptune 4 Sagittarius 42 1 Aries 57 5 Sagittarius 2
Pluto 2 Libra 21 2 Aquarius 23 4 Libra 7
Rahu 5 Capricorn 57 20 Pisces 12 3 Capricorn 12
Ketu 5 Cancer 57 20 Virgo 12 3 Cancer 12

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