Born on 21 August, 1974 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
51 years, 23 days

Your next birthday is 341 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

233rd day of the year 1974.

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

LI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:53 Sunset: 19:14

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 21, 1974

Born on August 21, 1974 : You’re quietly magnetic — a strategist of second chances.

  • Private but powerful: Sun, Mercury and Mars in the 12th house from the Moon; Pluto conjunct Moon.
  • Restless freedom-seeker: Life Path number 5; Birth Number 3 fuels creative expression.
  • Strategic with money: Uranus in the 2nd brings surprises; Jupiter in the 6th steadies daily work.
  • Socially selective: Venus in the 11th favors friendship circles and group projects.

You hold an inner charge people notice before they know you. You prefer the back room to the stage, and you switch between intense privacy and quick charm. That mix — practical, private and restless — pushes you toward both stability and change. It also sets the scene for how you relate, work, and heal.

Personality : Quietly magnetic

You are modest and often cautious. With Sun, Mercury and Mars in a 12th‑house position from the Moon, you process much of life internally and recharge alone. Pluto conjunct the Moon deepens your emotions and gives you a capacity for regeneration after hard times. You attract people without needing to perform. This inward life becomes the engine for your talents.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic problem‑solver

Your strengths are practical and strategic. Jupiter in the 6th helps you refine systems; Venus in the 11th gives you influence inside groups; Uranus in the 2nd brings financial creativity. You excel behind the scenes — real estate, consulting, logistics, travel or small enterprise suit you. Unconsciously you crave freedom (Life Path 5) and expressive play (Birth Number 3). That inner engine powers your strengths — and sometimes feeds your blind spots.

Blind Spots : Suspicion and withdrawal

You can be suspicious and quick to pull back. That keeps you safe but also creates distance and stalled projects. Time management and follow‑through are common weaknesses; distractions derail good ideas. People may call you secretive even though your motives are honest. When you retreat emotionally you make others feel excluded. Those patterns point toward deeper lessons about trust and exposure.

Karmic Lessons : From solitude to public duty

The Moon’s South Node in the 9th points to past comfort with ideas, travel or spiritual study; now you’re asked to ground that wisdom into daily life. Saturn in the 10th presses you toward responsibility, reputation and steady work. Expect recurring themes about commitment, boundaries and service. Major transits — Saturn or Pluto — tend to bring the hardest and most useful lessons, and those often play out inside the family.

Family and Environment : Loyal through complexity

Your family mixes tradition with practical concerns. You often support siblings who may doubt you. Parents can bring emotional ups and downs, and property or legacy issues show up in the background. That environment taught you caution, long-term thinking and responsibility. That duty can affect how you care for your body and daily habits.

Health and Habits : Stress shows in the gut

Stress often appears as digestive complaints, acidity or nervous tension. You may ignore small warnings until they become bigger problems. Simple daily routines — regular sleep, gentle movement and grounding practices — help more than dramatic fixes. Watch health during intense planetary cycles; those same cycles also reshape how you learn and focus.

Education and Student Life : Bright curiosity, scattered focus

Early learning showed promise. You collected books and ideas and enjoyed strong teachers, but poor time management and bursts of distraction meant you didn’t always finish. You learn best with mixed methods — projects, travel and hands‑on training — rather than long, repetitive lectures. Those early patterns shape how you approach work and training now.

Work, Money and Career : Behind‑the‑scenes leader

You do best in roles that give autonomy and strategic control. Saturn in the 10th builds reputation slowly; Jupiter in the 6th helps with daily effectiveness. Uranus in the 2nd brings sudden financial swings, so a reserve is wise. Suitable fields include property, consulting, travel services, technical management or roles that combine people skills with systems. Career cycles also shape when you choose a partner and how you share responsibilities.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal but emotionally guarded

You love steadily but protect your inner life. That makes you dependable and sometimes distant. Partners appreciate your steadiness and practical mind but can feel shut out when you withdraw.

If you are male: your wife is often caring, creative or connected to health and hospitality; she tends to support your plans even during conflict. If you are female: your husband commonly brings ambition, business sense or public standing and may come from a larger, traditional family. Relationships can show repeated practical arguments and sometimes begin later after a testing period. During Saturn transits you settle; during Uranus transits you may seek sudden change — your task is to let intimacy grow while keeping room to breathe.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Time, trust, and follow‑through

Be blunt: you procrastinate, you shut down when scared, and that corrodes trust. You chase novelty yet resist the slow, steady steps that build true security. Financial shortcuts and health neglect create real risk. If you keep dodging detail and feeling, small fractures will widen into serious breaks.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Start with 10 minutes of morning grounding (breathwork or a short walk).
  • Try a two‑week Pomodoro trial to fix time management and deadlines.
  • Keep a 3–6 month emergency fund for Uranus‑style money surprises.
  • Journal one private truth weekly to process 12th‑house material safely.
  • Review major transits (Saturn, Uranus, Pluto) yearly and plan work, health and relationships around them.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense promise and opportunities for you, as the sub-cycle of Jupiter activates your 6th house, signifying a period of introspection and healing. Embrace this phase to reflect on your life's journey and make positive changes that align with your higher purpose. This introspection will lead to profound insights and a renewed sense of direction. The first half of 2025 brings a surge of optimism and expansion as Jupiter transits through your 9th house. This transit favors long-distance travel, higher education, and spiritual growth. Embrace opportunities to explore new cultures, expand your knowledge, and deepen your connection...

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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 21, 1992
  • India: August 21, 1992
  • Philippines: August 21, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 1992
  • Canada: August 21, 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 21, 1989
  • India: August 21, 1990
  • Philippines: August 21, 1990
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 1991
  • Canada: August 21, 1990

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 21, 1990
  • India: August 21, 1992
  • Philippines: August 21, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 1991
  • Canada: August 21, 1990

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 21, 1992
  • India: August 21, 1994
  • Philippines: August 21, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 1995
  • Canada: August 21, 1992

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 21, 1990
  • India: August 21, 1992
  • Philippines: August 21, 1990
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 1990
  • Canada: August 21, 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 21, 1992
  • India: August 21, 1995
  • Philippines: August 21, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 1992
  • Canada: August 21, 1992

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

  • United States: August 21, 1995
  • India: August 21, 1995
  • Philippines: August 21, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 1992
  • Canada: August 21, 1993

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

  • India: August 21, 1992
  • Canada: August 21, 1993
  • United States: August 21, 1995
  • Philippines: August 21, 1995
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 1992

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 21, 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 21, 2026 is on a Friday.
  • Your next birthday is 341 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 21, 1974

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 21, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2025
Sun 27 Leo 49 28 Leo 28 17 Libra 33
Moon 16 Libra 6 3 Leo 55 20 Leo 0
Mercury 1 Virgo 44 10 Leo 4 10 Scorpio 14
Venus 7 Leo 40 24 Cancer 45 10 Libra 49
Mars 15 Virgo 33 9 Libra 1 18 Libra 38
Jupiter 14 Pisces 41 15 Cancer 52 8 Pisces 41
Saturn 14 Cancer 58 0 Aries 35 18 Cancer 51
Uranus 24 Libra 46 1 Gemini 22 27 Libra 31
Neptune 6 Sagittarius 49 1 Aries 36 7 Sagittarius 34
Pluto 5 Libra 14 1 Aquarius 58 7 Libra 7
Rahu 15 Sagittarius 37 19 Pisces 11 12 Sagittarius 55
Ketu 15 Gemini 37 19 Virgo 11 12 Gemini 55

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