Born on 1 July, 1978 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aries

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
47 years, 2 months, 11 days

Your next birthday is 291 days away.

Life Path Number
6

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

182nd day of the year 1978.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Roman Numerals
I-VII-MCMLXXVIII

XLVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 03:45 Sunset: 20:23

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on July 1, 1978

Born on July 1, 1978 : You pick your quiet battles — and protect what matters most.

  • Core: Stubborn but warm — you prefer steady comfort and a sharp sense of humor.
  • Numbers & placements: Life Path 6; Birth Number 01; Sun & Jupiter in the 2nd house from the Moon — security matters.
  • Voice: Mercury and Venus in the 3rd house from the Moon give you a witty, persuasive way with words.
  • Home & emotion: Mars and Saturn in the 4th point to family tension and deep loyalty — mother matters here.

You’ve learned to move slowly and with purpose. At your core is a caretaker instinct (Life Path 6) wrapped in a stubborn streak that keeps you steady. Your humor disarms people; your loyalty keeps them. If you want a single piece of guidance now: notice when your stubbornness protects you—and when it closes the door on possibility.

Personality : Stubborn protector

You look unhurried and sometimes unambitious, but that masks a fierce protector. You resist fads and keep a small circle; you value honesty and dislike greed. Mercury/Venus in the 3rd house gives you quick wit and a gift for friendly persuasion, while Jupiter in the 2nd favors slow financial gains. In short: you protect comfort with dry humor — and that protection becomes a creative force.

Talent and Abilities : Clear communicator

Your strongest skill is communication. With Mercury and Venus together near the house of close contacts, you write and talk with charm. You also think like a researcher: practical, three-dimensional, and curious about systems. Unconsciously, you aim to make life secure for others — that motive turns words into service. When Jupiter or Mercury make active transits, your voice gets louder and opportunities appear.

Blind Spots : Guarded warmth

You want to be helpful but sometimes your delivery misses the mark. Quick temper and blunt honesty can make people misread your intent. You may seem indifferent or unambitious until you care enough — then stubbornness hardens. Forgetfulness bugs you and others. The trick is learning to soften your edge long enough for others to see your heart.

Karmic Lessons : Duty, home, and loyalty

Your chart points to recurring lessons around responsibility and family. Moon’s South Node in the 11th hints that past comfort in groups or social approval must evolve into deeper, personal care now. The push and pull between duty and personal freedom is a repeating theme; you’re here to learn balance. Planetary cycles — especially Saturn and Pluto transits — can intensify these lessons at milestone years.

Family and Environment : Home is intense

Family life shapes you. A dominant, anxious mother figure and frequent parental friction are likely. Your roots push you toward large or joint-family dynamics, and you often carry other people's expectations. Moving away from your birthplace can free you; many find growth after relocation. Remember: the conflicts you inherit can also become places for compassion and leadership.

Health and Habits : Practical resilience

You tend toward robust legs and steady endurance, but watch ENT or respiratory sensitivity in the family line. You might have needed glasses early, or notice stress in the chest and home-related anxiety. You relieve tension by taking a drive or getting outdoors. When Uranus or Saturn make hard aspects to your health houses, expect sudden changes and use them as wake-up calls.

Education and Student Life : Practical, scattered brilliance

Schooling may feel uneven: strong analytical ability, but periods of disinterest and disorganization. You manage time well when motivated, and you shine in technical or research fields — microbiology, physics, engineering, MBA-style thinking are all plausible fits. You learn by doing and by arguing a point until it’s yours; that stubborn curiosity becomes a steady advantage.

Work, Money and Career : Steady builder

At work you’re knowledgeable, motivated when a project matters, and loyal once trust forms. Careers that fit include research, technical fields, teaching, transport/logistics, hospitality, jewelry or trade, and roles that use communication. Jupiter in the 2nd helps money grow slowly; expect gains from rental or tangible assets. Be cautious about paperwork, visas, or property documents — these areas can create delays during slow Saturn cycles.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal, intense, sometimes delayed

You love deeply but not always smoothly. Neptune in the 7th house softens and sometimes clouds partnerships — you may idealize lovers or attract complex relationships that require patience. Pluto and Rahu in the 5th bring intense romance, creative risk, and possible delays or complications around children. Marriage might start later, or involve medical or fertility challenges for some; yet marriage often brings good opportunities once it happens.

If you are male: your wife may be clever, artistic or spiritually inclined, possibly from a distant or humble background; she could be frugal and change after age 40. If you are female: your husband might be disciplined, technical, or involved with risk-taking work like defense, sports, or entrepreneurship and may carry many dependents. In relationships you are loyal once trust is built, but your bluntness can shock partners — learning gentle language and timing is a game-changer. Watch relationship transits (Neptune, Venus, Jupiter) for times when romance deepens or must be reassessed.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Temper and paperwork

Be blunt: your temper, forgetfulness, and stubborn refusal to adjust can block promotions and close doors. You may face theft, lost documents, visa or legal hassles, or property paperwork problems. You also risk moving too fast with vehicles or decisions. Face these bluntly: slow down, document everything, and let patience be a practice rather than a passive habit.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Daily 5-minute breathing or grounding practice to cool impulsive reactions.
  • Create a single folder for vital documents; back up scans off-site.
  • Use your writing talent: journal decisions before you speak to catch sharp edges.
  • Schedule money reviews around Jupiter and Saturn transits for big moves.
  • Consider relocation or a change in home environment when family pressure feels stagnant.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a transformative one for you, marked by significant changes and exciting opportunities. Your ruling planet, Venus, will transit through the third house, activating matters related to communication, learning, and short-distance travel. This planetary placement indicates a period of enhanced mental agility and a thirst for knowledge. Embrace new learning experiences, as they will open doors to personal and professional growth. The first half of the year will see Jupiter, the planet of fortune and expansion, transit through your first house. This benefic influence will bring about a renewed sense of optimism and self-confidence. It's...

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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: July 1, 1996
  • India: July 1, 1996
  • Philippines: July 1, 1996
  • United Kingdom: July 1, 1996
  • Canada: July 1, 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: July 1, 1993
  • India: July 1, 1994
  • Philippines: July 1, 1994
  • United Kingdom: July 1, 1995
  • Canada: July 1, 1994

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: July 1, 1994
  • India: July 1, 1996
  • Philippines: July 1, 1996
  • United Kingdom: July 1, 1995
  • Canada: July 1, 1994

Full Driving License

  • United States: July 1, 1996
  • India: July 1, 1998
  • Philippines: July 1, 1996
  • United Kingdom: July 1, 1999
  • Canada: July 1, 1996

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: July 1, 1994
  • India: July 1, 1996
  • Philippines: July 1, 1994
  • United Kingdom: July 1, 1994
  • Canada: July 1, 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: July 1, 1996
  • India: July 1, 1999
  • Philippines: July 1, 1996
  • United Kingdom: July 1, 1996
  • Canada: July 1, 1996

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

  • United States: July 1, 1999
  • India: July 1, 1999
  • Philippines: July 1, 1996
  • United Kingdom: July 1, 1996
  • Canada: July 1, 1997

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

  • India: July 1, 1996
  • Canada: July 1, 1997
  • United States: July 1, 1999
  • Philippines: July 1, 1999
  • United Kingdom: July 1, 1996

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 1, 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

  • July 1, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 291 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for July 1, 1978

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 1, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 1, 2025
Sun 9 Cancer 5 9 Cancer 41 24 Leo 0
Moon 23 Taurus 15 22 Virgo 35 7 Aquarius 41
Mercury 27 Cancer 7 5 Leo 24 26 Leo 51
Venus 17 Leo 33 26 Taurus 18 9 Libra 37
Mars 9 Virgo 38 7 Virgo 56 8 Libra 5
Jupiter 15 Cancer 41 4 Cancer 53 26 Cancer 5
Saturn 27 Leo 37 1 Aries 42 3 Virgo 1
Uranus 12 Scorpio 33 29 Taurus 44 12 Scorpio 41
Neptune 16 Sagittarius 20 2 Aries 10 15 Sagittarius 34
Pluto 13 Libra 55 3 Aquarius 7 14 Libra 42
Rahu 0 Libra 57 21 Pisces 53 28 Virgo 27
Ketu 0 Aries 57 21 Virgo 53 28 Pisces 27

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