Born on 11 May, 1978 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Gemini

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

47 years, 4 months, 1 day

Your next birthday is 240 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Thursday

131st day of the year 1978.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Horse (马)

Roman Numerals

XI-V-MCMLXXVIII

XLVII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:13 Sunset: 19:40

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on May 11, 1978

Born on May 11, 1978 : You are the practical rebel—clever, social, and always ready to change the rules.

Life path 5, Birth number 2: restless freedom with a cooperative streak.
Sun & Mercury in the 11th (from the Moon): your ideas flourish in groups; Jupiter conjunct Moon adds emotional luck.
Venus in the 12th and Mars in the 2nd: private, sacrificial love and a strong drive to earn; Uranus in the 5th sparks unexpected romance.

You're built to move: mentally quick, socially engaged, and drawn to new roles. You often appear confident while carrying attachment questions beneath the surface. This portrait moves from immediate behaviors into the deeper family and karmic patterns so you can use it practically, today.

Personality : Adaptive strategist

You think fast and act fast. You combine a sharp mind with a hunger for variety, which sometimes looks superficial to people who prefer depth. You want determination and clear results, yet you also seek approval—low self-esteem can hide behind bravado. Example: you pitch bold ideas in meetings but skip the follow-up. Jupiter conjunct Moon softens the edge with warmth and optimism. That social energy points to where your talents live.

Talent and Abilities : Networked problem-solver

Your mind works best in groups. With Sun and Mercury in the 11th (from the Moon), friends and associations strengthen your thinking and open opportunities. You can be a strategic communicator, researcher, manager, or entrepreneur. Deep down you crave freedom (Life Path 5) and cooperation (Birth 2); Mars in the 2nd pushes you to turn ideas into income. When Jupiter cycles favor you, opportunities arrive through contacts—take note; that group style also hides some blind spots.

Blind Spots : Quick conclusions

You can seem naive because you skim breadth over depth. Perfectionism in others irritates you; impatience and blunt speech risk burning bridges. Saturn in the 3rd suggests communication blocks and a shy core that shows up as defensiveness. Example: you correct a colleague sharply and then wonder why invitations stop. Spotting this pattern frees you to be candid without wrecking relationships, and it leads right into the deeper family patterns you carry.

Karmic Lessons : Private work, public echoes

Moon's South Node in the 10th points to past-life ties to public role or reputation; now you must rebalance private needs and external expectations. Pluto and Rahu in the 4th house signal deep family transformation—old dynamics demand release. These lessons move slowly and intensely; when Pluto or Rahu transits, home and identity get rewritten, and you'll be asked to choose home over image or vice versa.

Family and Environment : Strong mother, complex father

Your mother likely shaped your emotional intelligence but may have left attachment wounds. The father figure brings discipline and possible conflict with in-laws; dual incomes and parental disagreements are common. Expect teachers, writers, or service-oriented relatives nearby. Family pressures are the testing ground for your karmic work, and what you heal there changes everything else.

Health and Habits : High drive, watch digestion

You run at high speed. Expect occasional acidity and stress-related complaints; ENT or vision issues may appear early. Neptune in the 6th adds workplace sensitivity. You calm best with routine: sleep, simple diet, and grounding exercise. Watch driving habits—fast vehicles and risk-taking are recurrent themes and can show up in accidents if unchecked. That restlessness also shaped your student years.

Education and Student Life : Broad, technical learner

Raised by educated parents, you often gravitate toward science or practical skills—microbiology, physics, engineering or business studies are likely. Your studies may include shifts or breaks, but you keep a research bent and three-dimensional thinking. Teachers who were strict leave a lasting mark. Relocation for study or work can bring a major breakthrough; Saturn cycles may delay things but strengthen your base.

Work, Money and Career : Entrepreneurial builder

You prefer ownership and leadership to working under others. Mars in the 2nd supports business, real estate, transport, or hands-on industries. Multiple income streams—rent, trade, family business—are possible, but watch paperwork and visa issues. Office politics can block promotions. If you are male: careers tied to transformation, fire, electronics, defense, entrepreneurship, or leadership suit you. If you are female: performing arts, teaching, spiritual leadership, research or technical entrepreneurship fit well. When Jupiter transits your network points, growth arrives; when Saturn tests structure, tighten systems. These career patterns shape your romantic timing and domestic choices.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Deep, private lover

Venus in the 12th makes your love life private and sacrificial—you show care through quiet acts more than grand declarations. Uranus in the 5th brings sudden attractions and unconventional tastes. Marriage may be delayed for some; fertility challenges occur for a few. If you are male: your wife may be practical, tied to earth, crafts or finance, steady and reliable. If you are female: your husband may be a researcher, therapist, sailor, artist, or spiritual seeker—someone whose inner work matters. Partners see you as loyal, warm, and slightly mysterious. After marriage you often gain new opportunities. Venus and Jupiter transits are prime windows for romance and reconciliation; Rahu or Pluto cycles can surface family tests that force growth.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impulse, paperwork and pride

Be direct: your temper and blunt speech can burn bridges. You risk legal scraps, lost documents, vehicle theft, or property paperwork problems. Low self-esteem sometimes masks as aggression; you may drive too fast or rush choices and then pay for them. These are recurring patterns, not doom. Discipline, clearer records, and honest therapy will break the cycle and turn your energy into steady gains.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies : Ground, organize, channel

Daily 10-minute grounding (breathwork or walk) to reduce reactivity and acid flare-ups.
Create a secure document vault (digital + physical) and review it every 3 months.
Practice a simple pause—count to five—before replying when you're upset.
Channel Mars into routine exercise and step-by-step business plans; avoid rash buys.
Build one reliable professional or neighborhood group this year; plan big moves during favorable Jupiter transits.

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What happened on May 11, 1978

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May 11, 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 11, 1996
India: May 11, 1996
Philippines: May 11, 1996
United Kingdom: May 11, 1996
Canada: May 11, 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 11, 1993
India: May 11, 1994
Philippines: May 11, 1994
United Kingdom: May 11, 1995
Canada: May 11, 1994

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 11, 1994
India: May 11, 1996
Philippines: May 11, 1996
United Kingdom: May 11, 1995
Canada: May 11, 1994

Full Driving License

United States: May 11, 1996
India: May 11, 1998
Philippines: May 11, 1996
United Kingdom: May 11, 1999
Canada: May 11, 1996

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 11, 1994
India: May 11, 1996
Philippines: May 11, 1994
United Kingdom: May 11, 1994
Canada: May 11, 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 11, 1996
India: May 11, 1999
Philippines: May 11, 1996
United Kingdom: May 11, 1996
Canada: May 11, 1996

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

United States: May 11, 1999
India: May 11, 1999
Philippines: May 11, 1996
United Kingdom: May 11, 1996
Canada: May 11, 1997

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

India: May 11, 1996
Canada: May 11, 1997
United States: May 11, 1999
Philippines: May 11, 1999
United Kingdom: May 11, 1996

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 11, 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 11, 2026 is on a Monday.
Your next birthday is 240 days away.

Ephemeris for May 11, 1978

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 11, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 11, 2025
Sun	20 Taurus 13	20 Taurus 50	5 Cancer 16
Moon	5 Cancer 50	5 Scorpio 8	2 Aries 35
Mercury	24 Aries 4	1 Taurus 18	19 Cancer 46
Venus	16 Gemini 57	6 Aries 57	12 Leo 54
Mars	12 Leo 40	10 Leo 28	7 Virgo 21
Jupiter	4 Cancer 52	23 Gemini 29	14 Cancer 48
Saturn	24 Leo 16	28 Pisces 45	27 Leo 14
Uranus	14 Scorpio 12	26 Taurus 55	12 Scorpio 37
Neptune	17 Sagittarius 39	1 Aries 23	16 Sagittarius 26
Pluto	14 Libra 24	3 Aquarius 48	13 Libra 54
Rahu	3 Libra 39	24 Pisces 35	1 Libra 9
Ketu	3 Aries 39	24 Virgo 35	1 Aries 9

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.