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Born on 12 August, 1978 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

47 years, 4 months, 4 days

Your next birthday is 238 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Saturday

224th day of the year 1978.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Horse (马)

Roman Numerals

XII-VIII-MCMLXXVIII

XLVII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:39 Sunset: 19:32

London UTC

August 12, 1978 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 12, 1978 : You turn belief into action — quietly, precisely, and with purpose.

Resourceful planner: you wait, study, then move — you prize intelligence and results.
Deep feeling under a calm surface: Moon conjunct Neptune gives sensitivity and creative empathy.
Power through networks: Venus, Mars, Pluto and Rahu in the 11th house (from the Moon) drive social ambition and unusual gains.
Public voice and slow reward: Mercury and Saturn in the 10th house point to a career built by reputation and steady effort.

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Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on August 12, 1978 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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What happened on August 12, 1978

The Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and the People's Republic of China is signed, normalizing diplomatic relations between the two countries.

August 12, 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: August 12, 1996
India: August 12, 1996
Philippines: August 12, 1996
United Kingdom: August 12, 1996
Canada: August 12, 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: August 12, 1993
India: August 12, 1994
Philippines: August 12, 1994
United Kingdom: August 12, 1995
Canada: August 12, 1994

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 12, 1994
India: August 12, 1996
Philippines: August 12, 1996
United Kingdom: August 12, 1995
Canada: August 12, 1994

Full Driving License

United States: August 12, 1996
India: August 12, 1998
Philippines: August 12, 1996
United Kingdom: August 12, 1999
Canada: August 12, 1996

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 12, 1994
India: August 12, 1996
Philippines: August 12, 1994
United Kingdom: August 12, 1994
Canada: August 12, 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: August 12, 1996
India: August 12, 1999
Philippines: August 12, 1996
United Kingdom: August 12, 1996
Canada: August 12, 1996

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

United States: August 12, 1999
India: August 12, 1999
Philippines: August 12, 1996
United Kingdom: August 12, 1996
Canada: August 12, 1997

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

India: August 12, 1996
Canada: August 12, 1997
United States: August 12, 1999
Philippines: August 12, 1999
United Kingdom: August 12, 1996

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 12, 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

August 12, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
Your next birthday is 238 days away.

Ephemeris for August 12, 1978

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 12, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025
Sun	19 Leo 12	19 Leo 49	4 Libra 47
Moon	24 Scorpio 38	27 Pisces 34	19 Leo 9
Mercury	0 Virgo 40	4 Leo 18	2 Libra 52
Venus	4 Libra 24	14 Cancer 7	16 Scorpio 10
Mars	4 Libra 56	3 Libra 19	5 Scorpio 41
Jupiter	25 Cancer 1	14 Cancer 5	3 Leo 56
Saturn	2 Virgo 23	1 Aries 4	8 Virgo 15
Uranus	12 Scorpio 35	1 Gemini 13	14 Scorpio 18
Neptune	15 Sagittarius 36	1 Aries 47	15 Sagittarius 49
Pluto	14 Libra 34	2 Aquarius 9	16 Libra 8
Rahu	28 Virgo 43	19 Pisces 40	26 Virgo 14
Ketu	28 Pisces 43	19 Virgo 40	26 Pisces 14

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025
Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025
Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2025
Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025
Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2025

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