Born on 12 August, 1974 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
51 years, 1 month

Your next birthday is 333 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

224th day of the year 1974.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Tiger (虎)
Roman Numerals
XII-VIII-MCMLXXIV

LI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:38 Sunset: 19:32

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 12, 1974

Born on August 12, 1974 : You are a quick-witted communicator who turns curiosity into recognition.

  • Life Path 5, Birth Number 3 — restless freedom plus playful expression.
  • Sun, Mercury, Venus clustered in the 3rd house from your Moon — your voice, short trips, and local ties matter.
  • Jupiter in the 10th house from the Moon — public recognition and career peaks, often after steady effort.
  • Moon conjunct the South Node — emotional patterns repeat; transits will push you to release old scripts.

You speak first and sort things out by talking. You like variety, you learn fast, and you can make a small idea seem important. This profile suits someone who can pivot careers, build an audience, or become the reliable voice in a crowded room — if you do the inner work too.

Personality : Willful Communicator

You’re direct, curious, and persuasive. Sun, Mercury and Venus near your Moon’s 3rd house make you quick with language and relationships in your neighborhood or network. Life Path 5 gives you a hunger for change; you don’t settle quietly. That willfulness shows up as protective loyalty at home and as an instinct to lead conversations. Watch how tone shifts a win into a wound — your voice is your tool and your test.

Talent and Abilities : Natural Storyteller

Your skill is turning ideas into action. Mercury (the Messenger) and Venus gift you with charm and marketing sense; Jupiter (the Teacher/King) in the 10th points to visible success — awards, media mentions, or a reputation for competence. Unconscious motive: variety and attention (Life Path 5). Example: you might start in a steady role and pivot to run a business or take a public-facing job in your 30s–40s. Jupiter transits often mark these milestones.

Blind Spots : Blunt and Possessive

Saturn (the Taskmaster) in the 2nd house from the Moon hardens your value lens — you protect money, ideas, and status. Moon conjunct South Node repeats familiar emotional scripts, so you may cling to old patterns instead of asking for help. People admire your clarity but sometimes feel cut by it. Learning to soften your delivery opens both career doors and closer relationships.

Karmic Lessons : Let Go to Grow

The Moon–South Node tie suggests comfort with known emotional roles. Your task: trade automatic reactions for conscious choices. Saturn asks for disciplined speech and steady finances; Jupiter asks you to use your visibility responsibly. Expect key lessons during Saturn and Jupiter transits — these cycles show where you must consciously release the past to step into the next chapter.

Family and Environment : Mother's Blessing, Parental Friction

Your mother’s approval matters and often shapes opportunities. Childhood shows warmth but some behavioral bumps that taught independence early on. Parents may have disagreed, which pushed you to find your own voice. Family assets or property and at least one relative abroad are possible. Those early dynamics taught you to speak up — sometimes before you needed to.

Health and Habits : Night Owl, Protect the Back

You run on mental fuel: late nights, lots of reading, and restless energy. Uranus in the 6th makes health patterns unpredictable; be mindful of spine/back (L3–L4), digestion and eyes. Accidents from risk-taking are a real hazard. Practical routine — consistent sleep, spine care, and medical insurance — keeps you in the game. Small daily habits protect your reinventing self.

Education and Student Life : Curious, with a Turn

You read widely and think well on your feet. Expect at least one break or course change in formal education — a practical detour that expands your skillset. Those detours often become the sources of your unique edge later, and you may teach or mentor from what you learned outside the classroom.

Work, Money and Career : Communication Meets Commerce

You thrive where speech and trade meet: marketing, media, sales, law, travel, design, hospitality, or entrepreneurial ventures. You often start in jobs and then pivot to business; networks and friends bring opportunities. Saturn in money places asks for discipline — avoid speculation. Jupiter in the 10th rewards steady public effort; watch Jupiter transits for career highs. Expect recognition that follows responsibility, not instant payoff.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Romantic, Restless, and Often a Teacher

Neptune (the Dreamer) and Rahu (the Outsider) in the 7th house bring idealism and unusual attraction — foreign partners, mixed backgrounds, or relationships that feel fated but can confuse. You fall in love easily and collect stories of romance. Moon–South Node says you may repeat emotional patterns, choosing partners who replay familiar roles. That explains passionate beginnings that cool into lessons.

If you are male: your wife may be creative, intellectual, or from a respected family — possibly involved in arts, healthcare, or public roles; she may be proud and independent. If you are female: your husband may come from a transformational or high-status background — careers in governance, military, entrepreneurship, or entertainment are possible. Saturn asks for commitment; Neptune transits warn against idealizing. Slow down, name real needs, and learn the difference between romance and partnership.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Restlessness and Sharp Words

Your edges are impatience, bluntness, and possessiveness. Those traits can burn bridges in love and career. You may face early career hiccups or health jolts if you push without guardrails. The work: convert restless energy into disciplined practice and let curiosity be your tool, not your escape.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Journal weekly to spot repeating emotional scenes (Moon & South Node).
  • Automate savings; avoid speculation (Saturn in 2nd). Simple budgets beat lucky bets.
  • Practice two listening moves before speaking; take a short public-speaking or negotiation class (Mercury/Venus influence).
  • Prioritize spine work, sleep, and regular checkups; secure medical insurance (Uranus/Risk signals).
  • Use short pranayama or a 5-minute mantra to steady mind during Neptune/Rahu phases; watch Jupiter (12‑year) and Saturn (~29.5‑year) cycles for timing big moves.

Take one small, steady step this week — a habit, a call, or a short practice — and watch how it changes your next chapter.


Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you embark on a new chapter in your life, the cosmic forces align to bestow upon you a year of immense growth and transformation. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, activating your 10th house of career and achievements, propels you towards remarkable accomplishments. Your dedication and hard work are recognized, leading to promotions, salary hikes, and a heightened sense of fulfillment in your professional endeavors. Embrace opportunities for advancement and embrace new challenges, as they will pave the way for long-term success. The transit of Jupiter through your 1st house in the first half of 2025 brings...

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The person with birth year 1974 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 12, 1992
  • India: August 12, 1992
  • Philippines: August 12, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1992
  • Canada: August 12, 1992
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 12, 1989
  • India: August 12, 1990
  • Philippines: August 12, 1990
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1991
  • Canada: August 12, 1990

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 12, 1990
  • India: August 12, 1992
  • Philippines: August 12, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1991
  • Canada: August 12, 1990

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 12, 1992
  • India: August 12, 1994
  • Philippines: August 12, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1995
  • Canada: August 12, 1992

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 12, 1990
  • India: August 12, 1992
  • Philippines: August 12, 1990
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1990
  • Canada: August 12, 1990
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 12, 1992
  • India: August 12, 1995
  • Philippines: August 12, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1992
  • Canada: August 12, 1992

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

  • United States: August 12, 1995
  • India: August 12, 1995
  • Philippines: August 12, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1992
  • Canada: August 12, 1993

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

  • India: August 12, 1992
  • Canada: August 12, 1993
  • United States: August 12, 1995
  • Philippines: August 12, 1995
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1992

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 12, 2020

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 12, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 333 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 12, 1974

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 12, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025
Sun 19 Leo 10 19 Leo 49 8 Libra 41
Moon 3 Gemini 25 27 Pisces 34 18 Aries 21
Mercury 13 Leo 37 4 Leo 18 4 Scorpio 21
Venus 26 Cancer 41 14 Cancer 7 29 Virgo 35
Mars 9 Virgo 51 3 Libra 19 12 Libra 41
Jupiter 15 Pisces 42 14 Cancer 5 9 Pisces 29
Saturn 13 Cancer 58 1 Aries 4 18 Cancer 27
Uranus 24 Libra 26 1 Gemini 13 26 Libra 58
Neptune 6 Sagittarius 50 1 Aries 47 7 Sagittarius 21
Pluto 4 Libra 58 2 Aquarius 9 6 Libra 46
Rahu 16 Sagittarius 5 19 Pisces 40 13 Sagittarius 23
Ketu 16 Gemini 5 19 Virgo 40 13 Gemini 23

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