Born on 26 August, 1974 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
51 years, 17 days

Your next birthday is 347 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

238th day of the year 1974.

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

LI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:01 Sunset: 19:03

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 26, 1974

Born on August 26, 1974 : You lead with ideas and crave deep connection

  • Numbers: Life Path 1 (leader), Birth Number 8 (power, results).
  • Mind & purpose: Sun, Mercury, Mars all in the 9th house from your Moon — you think big and teach or travel for meaning.
  • Heart & change: Venus in the 8th house — intimacy and shared resources transform you; Saturn in the 7th means partnerships demand responsibility.
  • Career pull: Pluto in the 10th and Jupiter in the 3rd — public power through steady communication and service.

You’re at a stage where results matter and questions still stir. You remember late-night talks, the feeling that a single idea could change everything, and you want your life to match that intensity. Think of yourself as a teacher on the road: you carry lessons you learned the hard way, and you’re ready to hand them to the next person — if they meet you halfway. That urge to teach and transform leads directly into how you show up in work and relationships.

Personality : Philosophical initiator

You combine wide ideas with a go-ahead energy. With Sun, Mercury and Mars in the 9th house from your Moon, you argue for what you believe and move toward higher meaning. That shows up as confidence — sometimes bordering on overconfidence — and a steady drive to start projects (Life Path 1). You want caring from others but get irritated by emotional coldness. Picture someone who’ll organize a community talk, then lose patience when people shrug; that mix of leadership and impatience becomes a trademark. Expect periods of restlessness and breakthroughs in the cycles ahead.

Talent and Abilities : Teacher, strategist, communicator

Your mind favors big frameworks and clear steps. Jupiter in the 3rd boosts communication skills; Mercury in the 9th gives a philosophical edge. You’re good at explaining complex ideas, teaching, writing, or law. Unconsciously, you push to be seen as competent and useful — that motive drives long hours and practical moves (Birth Number 8). You may combine technical skill and creativity: math or accounting on one side, music or art on the other. Channel this where you can build authority; public work rewards you the most.

Blind Spots : Confidence that keeps you distant

Your strength is also a social trap. You dislike emotional vulnerability and can seem cold when others need softness. Overconfidence may make you dismiss feedback or skip details. In groups you may appear unapproachable, even if you want to be liked. A friend might call you “brutally honest,” and that’s not always flattering. The deeper issue is trust: learning to welcome vulnerability will open doors you currently hold shut — and that shift often begins during relationship cycles.

Karmic Lessons : Leading without abandoning intimacy

Your chart asks you to balance authority with surrender. Venus in the 8th and Saturn in the 7th suggest recurring themes around shared power, commitments, and responsibility. You may re-encounter similar relationship tests until you learn to share control and feel safe in closeness. Rahu and Neptune in the 12th hint at spiritual or hidden debts — periods of retreat, service, or quiet repair will return until you pay attention. These lessons show up strongest during Saturn and Pluto cycles.

Family and Environment : Skilled, sometimes complicated lineage

Your background likely mixes practical skill and creative or spiritual threads — think engineers, artists, or people who work with craft and words. Family stories include moves, strong opinions, and a mix of support and public moments. A sister or sibling may have pushed you publicly or stirred feelings you still carry. The household can be warm but demanding; your childhood taught you to shoulder responsibility early. That upbringing fuels your steady, work-first attitude today.

Health and Habits : Protect your eyes and joints

Practical care helps: regular eye checks, attention to posture and joint health, and stress management. Nervous tension and thyroid or nerve sensitivity can flare under pressure. Small daily habits — brief walks, stretching, a steady sleep schedule — go a long way. When you ignore stress, aches become louder; when you manage it, energy returns and focus sharpens. Notice patterns especially during heavy work or relationship cycles.

Education and Student Life : Curious but inconsistent

You love learning but can study in bursts. Early interest in arts, science, music, and math is likely. You may have had a break in formal study yet still end up with one or more strong qualifications. Teaching roles suit you; you learn best by doing and then explaining. Expect your education story to include a few pivots — each one creates new skills you’ll use later in work or mentoring.

Work, Money and Career : Practical communicator

You earn influence through steady output and clear ideas. Pluto in the 10th points to career reinvention and public roles; Jupiter in the 3rd rewards writing, teaching or marketing. If you are male: you may be drawn to tech, research, law, communications or public leadership. If you are female: you may lean toward teaching, design, social work, or creative-business roles, at times shifting between fields. Financially, be cautious with property paperwork and high-interest loans — cycles around Saturn and Pluto can force corrections.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, tested partnerships

Your love tends to be serious and deep. Venus in the 8th creates magnetic, transformative bonds; Saturn in the 7th brings slow, binding commitments and tests. You enjoy being needed, but you struggle when a partner shows emotional fragility you don’t know how to hold. If you are male: your wife may work in fields tied to water, healing or the arts — and small, recurring arguments may come from your restless energy. If you are female: your husband may come from a leadership, technical or service background, often attached to family duty and sometimes relocating for work. In either case, partners see you as confident and capable; they may also feel you hold back emotionally. The advice from the chart: let intimacy be a practice, not a proof. Expect major relationship turning points during Saturn or Pluto transits, and chances to heal through honest routines rather than grand gestures.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Pride, impatience, and paperwork

Be blunt: pride can isolate you. You push forward until others complain you didn’t listen. Financial oversights, property disputes or loan snafus can cost time and stress. You may also attract or be affected by betrayal in relationships if you avoid emotional checks. Face the small tasks — read contracts, go to therapy, apologize early — or watch small problems become crises. Growth asks you to slow down enough to actually fix things.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies :

  • Practice a 10-minute daily emotional check-in: name one feeling, share it with someone trusted.
  • Schedule an annual eye and musculoskeletal check; add 2–3 weekly mobility exercises.
  • Channel your 9th-house energy: teach once a month — a class, blog, or workshop — to sharpen leadership skills.
  • Financial tool: have a lawyer review property or loan documents before signing; set an emergency fund equal to 3 months’ expenses.
  • Relationship strategy: agree on a weekly 30-minute check-in; during Saturn or Pluto cycles, consider couples work to navigate heavier changes.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, you will be 50 years old and experiencing the Saturn sub-cycle, which runs from October 2024 to August 2027. This cycle will activate your 7th house, which is associated with marriage, partnerships, and business. During this time, you will find yourself reflecting on your past relationships and partnerships. You may feel a need to let go of unhealthy or unfulfilling connections and make space for new and more positive ones. This could involve ending a marriage or business partnership, or simply reevaluating the dynamics of your current relationships. The first half of 2025 will be a...

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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 26, 1992
  • India: August 26, 1992
  • Philippines: August 26, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1992
  • Canada: August 26, 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 26, 1989
  • India: August 26, 1990
  • Philippines: August 26, 1990
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1991
  • Canada: August 26, 1990

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 26, 1990
  • India: August 26, 1992
  • Philippines: August 26, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1991
  • Canada: August 26, 1990

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 26, 1992
  • India: August 26, 1994
  • Philippines: August 26, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1995
  • Canada: August 26, 1992

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 26, 1990
  • India: August 26, 1992
  • Philippines: August 26, 1990
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1990
  • Canada: August 26, 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 26, 1992
  • India: August 26, 1995
  • Philippines: August 26, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1992
  • Canada: August 26, 1992

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

  • United States: August 26, 1995
  • India: August 26, 1995
  • Philippines: August 26, 1992
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1992
  • Canada: August 26, 1993

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

  • India: August 26, 1992
  • Canada: August 26, 1993
  • United States: August 26, 1995
  • Philippines: August 26, 1995
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1992

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 26, 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 26, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 347 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 26, 1974

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 26, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025
Sun 2 Virgo 38 3 Virgo 17 22 Libra 30
Moon 21 Sagittarius 13 8 Libra 23 2 Scorpio 21
Mercury 11 Virgo 11 17 Leo 0 10 Scorpio 14
Venus 13 Leo 47 0 Leo 42 17 Libra 4
Mars 18 Virgo 44 12 Libra 13 21 Libra 57
Jupiter 14 Pisces 3 16 Cancer 50 8 Pisces 21
Saturn 15 Cancer 30 0 Aries 17 19 Cancer 1
Uranus 24 Libra 59 1 Gemini 26 27 Libra 50
Neptune 6 Sagittarius 50 1 Aries 29 7 Sagittarius 42
Pluto 5 Libra 24 1 Aquarius 52 7 Libra 18
Rahu 15 Sagittarius 21 18 Pisces 55 12 Sagittarius 39
Ketu 15 Gemini 21 18 Virgo 55 12 Gemini 39

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