Born on 9 May, 1978 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
47 years, 4 months, 3 days

Your next birthday is 238 days away.

Life Path Number
3

Numerology

Day of the Week
Tuesday

129th day of the year 1978.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Roman Numerals
IX-V-MCMLXXVIII

XLVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:16 Sunset: 19:37

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on May 9, 1978

Born on May 9, 1978 : You carry steady patience and a quietly creative voice — ready to be seen on your own terms.

  • Patient, modest presence: you prefer steady progress over flashy ambition (Life Path 3).
  • Warm emotional style: Venus conjunct Moon gives loyalty and ease in close ties.
  • Practical communicator: Mercury in the 11th and Mars in the 3rd make you social, direct, useful in groups.
  • Private power: Sun in the 12th and Saturn in the 4th point to inner work and family duty.

You grew up in a world of change and now prefer substance over sparkle. You like protection and predictability, yet you carry a playful, creative pulse (Birth number 09). Think of yourself as a quiet workshop: tools are kept tidy, work gets done, and when you open the door people are pleasantly surprised. Keep reading — the next detail explains how that private engine becomes a public talent.

Personality : Patient Realist

You move deliberately. You don’t chase attention; you build things that last. In daily life you show up on time, do the work, and let others make noise. Venus next to your Moon makes you warm, affectionate, and quick to soothe; you prefer protective friends and partners. At the same time, the Sun in the 12th house (from the Moon) gives a need for solitude — retreats help you recharge. That blend makes you quietly reliable and emotionally available, which draws people to you without needing to perform. This steadiness points toward the talents below.

Talent and Abilities : Practical Creativity

Your strong suit is practical creativity. Life Path 3 wants expression, but your temperament channels it into crafts, steady communication, or service. Mercury in the 11th gives easy ideas in groups; Mars in the 3rd gives energetic short-term projects and a knack for getting things moving. You may excel at teaching, hands-on design, or running a steady small business. Unconsciously you aim to be useful — that motive turns your creative urges into dependable output. Watch for Mars and Jupiter transits to spike energy and opportunity in these areas.

Blind Spots : Tendency to Skim, Not Plunge

You can skim the surface to keep pace and avoid messy depth. That “shallowness” shows up as quick judgments or impatience with complexity. You value modesty and may mistake ambition for greed, so you sometimes hold back when bigger risks would pay off. Socially, narrow-mindedness in others irritates you; possessiveness repels you. The Moon’s South Node in the 11th suggests comfortable patterns with old friend-circles — breaking those patterns is where growth waits. This blind spot invites a gentle push toward curiosity.

Karmic Lessons : Quiet Duty and Transformation

Your chart carries lessons about service, family duty, and creative transformation. Saturn in the 4th asks you to shoulder home responsibilities with patience; Pluto and Rahu in the 5th point to intense lessons around love, children, or creative legacy. You are likely cleaning ancestral patterns and learning to turn control into soulful expression. These dynamics often intensify during Saturn or Pluto transits, asking you to commit or transform. The work feels heavy — and then it becomes your signature strength.

Family and Environment : Protective but Complicated Roots

Your home life gave you a mix of stability and quiet worry. Your mother likely played an emotionally steady role but carried anxiety that shaped how you learned care. Parents may have sacrificed for others. Family networks often include practical professions — teachers, engineers, government work — and some relatives may live abroad. You prefer supportive, protective relationships and may feel tension when family members are possessive. Home responsibilities shape your choices; that pressure often becomes the engine for your steady work.

Health and Habits : Routine Matters

Daily routine keeps you well. Watch for headaches, ENT issues, and stress-related tension; Uranus in the 6th can bring sudden shifts in health, so regular checkups matter. You may enjoy spicy foods; that habit can aggravate digestion for some. Quiet rituals — sleep, short retreats, gentle exercise — stabilize your mood. In hard transits to the 6th or Saturn returns, you’ll notice health themes intensify; treat them as signals rather than punishments, and you’ll gain control.

Education and Student Life : Disciplined, Easily Frustrated

As a student you could be self-disciplined and methodical but easily bored. You learn best by doing. Strong memory and public-speaking ability help you when you teach or present. Technical and vocational fields, or practical sciences, suit you; so do roles that combine skill and service. Group study lights up your brain (Mercury in the 11th), but frustration shows when systems feel arbitrary. If you focus on one firm project at a time, you’ll complete what others only start.

Work, Money and Career : Adaptable Hardworker

You earn by steady effort. Adaptable and reliable, you thrive in roles that reward consistency more than glamour. Jupiter in the 2nd supports financial growth through skill and reputation. Careers in technical fields, teaching, craft, or steady small business fit well. Success often comes after relocation or a change in environment — moving state or country can unlock opportunity. Watch career cycles: Jupiter transits bring expansion; Saturn cycles deepen your responsibilities and eventual rewards.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal, Yet Protective of Freedom

You love with warmth and loyalty. Venus conjunct the Moon gives emotional generosity; you want closeness without losing autonomy. Neptune in the 7th adds idealism — you may romanticize partners or seek a spiritual bond. That mix can produce deep devotion and occasional confusion; learn to name boundaries. You prefer a partner who protects rather than possesses you.

If you are male: your wife may come from a practical, earth-connected background (crafts, healthcare, finance) and might travel or relocate; schedule openness and gentle patience supports her. If you are female: your husband may be a researcher, creative, or someone whose career shifts; he may benefit from strong support and clear expectations. Transits of Neptune, Saturn, and Jupiter will test and deepen partnerships — these cycles often reveal who truly stays.

In partnership you are a steady anchor; when you learn to ask for emotional needs directly, the relationship becomes a platform for growth.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Comfort with Smallness

You can be too comfortable with modest goals. That safety limits large-scale rewards. Frustration, apathy, and quick judgments can sabotage promising chances. Family duties and internal caution slow risk-taking. Be blunt: if you never stretch, you never surprise yourself. Use transits of Mars and Jupiter to push the envelope when they arrive. That pressure is the best prompt to change.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Schedule weekly solitude: 30–60 minutes for reflection (Sun in 12th) to recharge creativity.
  • Build one “finished” project in 90 days (Life Path 3 + Mars in 3rd) to prove momentum.
  • Practice direct requests in relationships; name needs calmly to avoid resentments (Venus–Moon awareness).
  • Keep regular health checks for ENT, headaches, and stress; add short daily movement to stabilize Uranus in the 6th patterns.
  • Track transits: note Jupiter and Saturn cycles to plan big moves — expansion often follows discipline.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as Saturn transits through your 4th house, you may experience a sense of restlessness and a desire for change. This could manifest in various ways, such as a move to a new home, a career change, or a shift in your personal relationships. It is important to embrace this energy and use it as an opportunity for growth and transformation. The transit of Jupiter through your 1st house in the first half of 2025 will bring a renewed sense of optimism and confidence. You may find yourself feeling more assertive and outgoing, and you may be...

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What happened on May 9, 1978

  • The corpse of former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro is found in a red Renault 4 in Rome, concluding a period of political turmoil and violence known as the 'Years of Lead'.

May 9, 1978 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1978 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: May 9, 1996
  • India: May 9, 1996
  • Philippines: May 9, 1996
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1996
  • Canada: May 9, 1996
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: May 9, 1993
  • India: May 9, 1994
  • Philippines: May 9, 1994
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1995
  • Canada: May 9, 1994

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 9, 1994
  • India: May 9, 1996
  • Philippines: May 9, 1996
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1995
  • Canada: May 9, 1994

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 9, 1996
  • India: May 9, 1998
  • Philippines: May 9, 1996
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1999
  • Canada: May 9, 1996

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 9, 1994
  • India: May 9, 1996
  • Philippines: May 9, 1994
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1994
  • Canada: May 9, 1994
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: May 9, 1996
  • India: May 9, 1999
  • Philippines: May 9, 1996
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1996
  • Canada: May 9, 1996

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

  • United States: May 9, 1999
  • India: May 9, 1999
  • Philippines: May 9, 1996
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1996
  • Canada: May 9, 1997

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

  • India: May 9, 1996
  • Canada: May 9, 1997
  • United States: May 9, 1999
  • Philippines: May 9, 1999
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1996

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 9, 2024

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

  • May 9, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 238 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 9, 1978

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 9, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2025
Sun 18 Taurus 17 18 Taurus 54 3 Cancer 21
Moon 11 Gemini 44 11 Libra 30 5 Pisces 3
Mercury 22 Aries 4 27 Aries 57 15 Cancer 53
Venus 14 Gemini 32 5 Aries 29 10 Leo 34
Mars 11 Leo 44 9 Leo 29 6 Virgo 13
Jupiter 4 Cancer 29 23 Gemini 4 14 Cancer 21
Saturn 24 Leo 12 28 Pisces 34 27 Leo 2
Uranus 14 Scorpio 17 26 Taurus 49 12 Scorpio 40
Neptune 17 Sagittarius 42 1 Aries 20 16 Sagittarius 29
Pluto 14 Libra 27 3 Aquarius 48 13 Libra 54
Rahu 3 Libra 45 24 Pisces 42 1 Libra 16
Ketu 3 Aries 45 24 Virgo 42 1 Aries 16

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