Born on 16 August, 1973 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
52 years, 27 days

Your next birthday is 337 days away.

Life Path Number
8

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

228th day of the year 1973.

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

LII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:45 Sunset: 19:23

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 16, 1973

Born on August 16, 1973 : You were made to lead quietly, love fiercely, and turn setbacks into momentum.

  • Life Path: 8 — practical drive toward authority and material success.
  • Relationship Signature: Venus, Uranus and Pluto in your 7th house from the Moon — intense, sudden, transformative partnerships.
  • Work Profile: Mars in 2nd and Rahu in 10th — calculated risk-taking and public ambition.
  • Inner Bent: Birth Number 7 and Mercury in the 5th — curious, reflective, easily distracted.

At 52, you're at a clear crossroads: plenty behind you, options ahead. This portrait sketches the parts of you that repeat — what you do well and where pressure builds. Notice planetary cycles (Saturn, Pluto, Uranus, Rahu): when they activate, themes around home, power and partnership tend to accelerate. Treat those moments as invitations, not punishments.

Personality : Romantic Strategist

You combine warm romantic intensity with a tactical mind. Mercury in the 5th gives playful, creative expression; Venus+Uranus+Pluto in the 7th make relationships electric and often life-changing. You admire patience in others and lose patience fast with dull routine. At work you plan carefully; in love you can shift from charm to testing, sometimes self-sabotaging. Watch relationship transits — they turn sparks into lessons and demand a new way of choosing.

Talent and Abilities : Builder with an Inner Search

Life Path 8 hands you a knack for money, management and practical authority. Birth Number 7 makes you inward-looking and good at research or strategy. Jupiter in the 11th helps with contacts and useful networks. You shine in roles that need negotiation, planning, or steady execution — small teams, contracts, or running a business. Your unconscious motive is security; when you channel it into craft rather than control, results multiply, especially during Rahu/10th-house cycles.

Blind Spots : Short Fuse and Scattered Focus

You get irritated by delays and by people who lack spontaneity. Mars in the 2nd sharpens your tongue and your appetite for quick wins — that can cost you money or close relationships. Saturn and the Moon’s South Node in the 4th point to old family scripts that trigger defensive reactions. The pattern repeats most loudly during Mars or Saturn transits — those are the best places to practice a new response.

Karmic Lessons : Power Meant to Serve

Your main lesson is learning responsibility with authority. The King (Life Path 8) meets the Seeker (7): build material strength, but don’t let it define your worth. Family themes (South Node & Saturn in the 4th) ask you to resolve inherited tensions so you can lead with clarity. Relationships (Pluto in 7th) will force endings and rebirth; accept repair work and you change the script for the next generation.

Family and Environment : Home Shapes Choice

The mother or maternal home influences your fortunes; emotional instability at home can explain recurring choices. There are signs of relatives living away or work tied to trade and movement. Inherited responsibilities or property issues may come with strings attached; Saturn in the 4th keeps you in repair mode. Major family shifts often align with Saturn or Rahu transits — plan to negotiate, not escalate.

Health and Habits : Guard the Neck and Lower Back

Watch thyroid/ENT, eyes, hair and lower-back (L3–L4) issues. You prefer walking over gyms, aren’t an early riser, and benefit most from small daily routines (20 minutes of focused movement or breathing). Sun in the 6th asks you to treat health as ongoing maintenance, not emergency care. Start modest rituals that prevent burnout — they compound quickly.

Education and Student Life : Curious but Unstructured

You learn well through reading and focused projects, not strict routines. Mercury in the 5th and Birth 7 give a taste for research and theory, though time management can blur results. Luck and helpful teachers often open useful doors. Project-based learning, mentorship, and one-on-one feedback get the most from your mind; pair curiosity with a simple timetable and you accelerate fast.

Work, Money and Career : Calculated Risk-Taker

You are effective in business, contracts, trade, or roles that require negotiation and management. Expect at least one large, sudden financial swing — discipline decides whether it becomes windfall or lesson. You favor independent or leadership roles and do best when planning meets restraint. Protect capital during high-risk transits and keep a steady reserve; that habit converts opportunity into lasting gain.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Magnetic, Intense, Occasionally Unconventional

You fall hard and you test hard. Venus, Uranus and Pluto in the 7th bring unpredictable chemistry, sudden attractions, and relationships that demand change. You want a partner who’s steady yet spontaneous; you hate routine. Example: you can sweep someone into a bold plan, then provoke them to test the bond — that cycle repeats until you both learn calmer ways to handle fear.

If you are male: your wife may come from a steady, practical background — connected to land, food, health or crafts — and might relocate for work. If you are female: your husband may be drawn to transformative or public work (politics, tech, leadership) and can be forceful. For many with this pattern, a more stable phase appears after roughly nine years together; Pluto or Uranus transits often mark dramatic turning points. Let love refine power — that’s where growth lives.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Temper, Timing, and Trust

Be blunt: impatience, testing partners, poor time habits and a taste for quick money create recurring collapse points. Family baggage pushes you toward control. Your edge is also your liability — blunt speech, risky bets, or self-isolating pride break momentum. Replace reactivity with simple rules: small rituals beat big dramas. Do that, and the outcomes shift fast.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Apply a 48-hour cooling rule before big relationship or money moves — let Rahu’s rush settle.
  • Daily 10–20 minute walking or breathwork routine to calm Mars-driven reactivity.
  • Time-block work: one focused 90-minute session per day reduces scattered habits.
  • Annual checks for thyroid, ENT and lower-back health; consider physiotherapy for L3–L4 care.
  • Use a mentor or therapist to map repeating family patterns; change one behavior each month.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a transformative one for you, marked by significant changes and opportunities for growth. The cosmos align to bring forth a period of profound evolution, urging you to shed the shackles of the past and embrace the winds of change. As the sub-cycle of Rahu, the planet of transformation, activates your 10th house of career and social status, you will find yourself propelled into a dynamic realm of professional growth and recognition. This is a time to step out of your comfort zone, embrace new challenges, and pursue your ambitions with unwavering determination. Your innovative...

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When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

  • United States: August 16, 1991
  • India: August 16, 1991
  • Philippines: August 16, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1991
  • Canada: August 16, 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 16, 1988
  • India: August 16, 1989
  • Philippines: August 16, 1989
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1990
  • Canada: August 16, 1989

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 16, 1989
  • India: August 16, 1991
  • Philippines: August 16, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1990
  • Canada: August 16, 1989

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 16, 1991
  • India: August 16, 1993
  • Philippines: August 16, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1994
  • Canada: August 16, 1991

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 16, 1989
  • India: August 16, 1991
  • Philippines: August 16, 1989
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1989
  • Canada: August 16, 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 16, 1991
  • India: August 16, 1994
  • Philippines: August 16, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1991
  • Canada: August 16, 1991

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

  • United States: August 16, 1994
  • India: August 16, 1994
  • Philippines: August 16, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1991
  • Canada: August 16, 1992

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

  • India: August 16, 1991
  • Canada: August 16, 1992
  • United States: August 16, 1994
  • Philippines: August 16, 1994
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1991

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 16, 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 16, 2026 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 337 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 16, 1973

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 16, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025
Sun 23 Leo 15 23 Leo 39 13 Libra 51
Moon 18 Pisces 49 24 Taurus 16 15 Aquarius 0
Mercury 6 Leo 46 5 Leo 41 6 Scorpio 5
Venus 26 Virgo 41 18 Cancer 49 27 Scorpio 38
Mars 1 Taurus 31 5 Libra 50 7 Taurus 5
Jupiter 4 Aquarius 53 14 Cancer 53 2 Aquarius 14
Saturn 1 Cancer 47 0 Aries 52 4 Cancer 58
Uranus 20 Libra 3 1 Gemini 18 22 Libra 52
Neptune 4 Sagittarius 39 1 Aries 42 5 Sagittarius 21
Pluto 2 Libra 46 2 Aquarius 4 4 Libra 39
Rahu 5 Capricorn 12 19 Pisces 27 2 Capricorn 27
Ketu 5 Cancer 12 19 Virgo 27 2 Cancer 27

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