Born on 11 September, 1978 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Sagittarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
47 years, 3 days

Your next birthday is 361 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

254th day of the year 1978.

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

XLVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:26 Sunset: 18:27

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on September 11, 1978

Born on September 11, 1978 : You carry a restless curiosity that wants to do good — and the chops to make it happen.

  • Life Path 9
  • Sun & Mercury in the 9th house (from the Moon): big ideas, travel, law, publishing or higher learning shape your thinking.
  • Venus, Mars & Uranus in the 11th house: friendships, groups and sudden opportunities fuel romance and income.
  • Pluto & Rahu in the 10th with Jupiter in the 8th: expect career reinvention and gains through others or shared resources.

You were born to bridge meaning and action. Life Path number 9 points to a life where service, completion and big-picture values matter; Birth Number 2 softens that drive with a need to partner and negotiate. Your chart stacks the 9th house (belief, travel, teaching) against a social 11th house (friends, networks, hopes) and a 10th house that demands public impact. In plain terms: you think globally, work through groups, and your career will transform you. Expect these themes to intensify during planetary cycles — especially Saturn, Jupiter, Pluto and Rahu transits.

Personality : Adventurous

You prefer ideas that pull you outward — long trips, foreign books, big questions. With Sun and Mercury in the 9th house from the Moon, you speak with conviction and like to place facts into meaning. You’re direct and often impatient with small talk or closed minds. That bluntness clears obstacles fast, but it can also burn bridges. When Saturn or Mercury touches your 9th house in a transit, you’ll find more discipline in your beliefs — and a sharper public voice. This restless honesty nudges you toward teaching and strategy next.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic

Your strong suit is turning ideas into plans. Mercury + Sun in the 9th make you a natural communicator about big themes; Venus and Mars in the 11th give you social flair and the ability to rally groups. You may teach, publish, do translational work (languages, economics, construction theory) or craft things with your hands. Unconsciously, you want proof — proof you contributed, improved someone’s life, or made an idea work in the real world. That motive shows in how you build networks and monetize skills during Jupiter and 8th-house cycles.

Blind Spots : Lack of Tact

Your bluntness can be your Achilles’ heel. You value honesty and efficiency so much that you sometimes disregard feelings. Others perceive you as harsh or dismissive of self-centered people. The Moon’s South Node in the 4th house suggests old comfort patterns around family that make you defensive when home issues arise. You think “telling the truth” fixes things, but emotional repair often requires a softer approach — a lesson planets like Saturn and transits through the 11th can press you to learn.

Karmic Lessons : Service

With Life Path 9 and the South Node in the 4th, your chart points to clearing family karma and stepping toward broader service. You may inherit emotional duties or find your calling through family losses or property shifts. Rahu and Pluto in the 10th ask you to transform public identity — often by letting go of familiar comforts. These karmic threads tend to surface during heavy transits (Pluto/Rahu, Saturn returns), asking you to choose between staying small and stepping into a larger role.

Family and Environment : Mother-Centered

Family plays a dramatic role. Your mother is likely influential — supportive but strong-willed — and domestic issues can create long-term tensions. Your father shows steady ambition and movement; siblings may need your help at key moments. Expect some family property or medical complications in stories you inherit or navigate. You often act as the fixer: arranging marriages, handling disputes, or moving the household forward. These dynamics explain why career and home life often collide for you.

Health and Habits : Watch Metabolism & Stress

Neptune in the 12th and Jupiter in the 8th suggest sensitivity to hidden health trends: watch blood sugar, digestion and eye/head issues. You can mask fatigue by being busy; that’s risky long-term. Regular check-ups, eye exams and a steady sleep routine matter. Spiritual practices or solitude (the 12th house theme) help reset you — especially when Saturn or Jupiter transits bring pressure. Small daily habits keep your engine running.

Education and Student Life : Curious but Inconsistent

You learn best when purpose connects to practice. Interest in linguistics, economics, engineering or construction fits you; yet you can be unmotivated when coursework feels pointless. Some of you may complete technical degrees and return as teachers or professors. Education may include breaks, relocations or informal apprenticeships. Ultimately, your learning is goal-driven: when you see how knowledge serves others, motivation follows.

Work, Money and Career : Reinventing Public Role

At work you’re strategic and hardworking. Expect multiple incomes, shifts in industry, and success outside your hometown. Career paths suit teaching, government roles, manufacturing (textiles, iron), transport, food businesses, healing or advisory fields — even astrology or academia. Pluto + Rahu in the 10th promise reinvention; Jupiter in the 8th brings gains through partnerships, shared resources or inheritance. Financial patterns: you like tangible wealth (jewelry), but watch impulsive buys and gold loans. During Pluto/Rahu cycles, prepare for public change and new opportunities.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Group‑Minded and Expressive

Your romantic life often begins in a crowd — friendships, networks or shared causes. Venus, Mars and Uranus in the 11th create quick attractions and lively relationships; you bond over ideals, travel or projects. Expect small fights and power struggles: partnership grows when conflict becomes negotiation. If you are a male: your wife may come from an intellectual or communications background, may own property, and can be fiery or short‑tempered. If you are a female: your husband may be intellectual, artistic or connected, often supported by women. Mother–partner tension is possible and can last years before resolving. Children may carry marks or health quirks, so safety matters. Watch Venus and Mars transits for peaks or sudden shifts; they often mark relationship turning points.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Bluntness & Restlessness

Be blunt: your honesty can alienate allies. You can also oscillate between drive and lazy avoidance — especially in study phases. Financially, impulsive jewelry purchases and occasional debt are real risks. Family disputes, maternal power struggles and health neglect (blood sugar, eyes, digestion) are recurring obstacles. Confront them now with structure, not excuses; the next Saturn or Pluto transit will test the work you skipped.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies : Practical Steps

  • Practice a three‑second pause before speaking — train gentleness into your directness.
  • Schedule annual checks for blood sugar and eyes; keep a simple food routine.
  • Monetize a skill: teach a class, sell handcrafted items, or consult — diversify income streams.
  • Build an emergency fund before buying large jewellery or taking loans.
  • Use solitude or weekly reflection (12th-house practice) to process family karma.
  • During Saturn or Pluto transits, choose long-term plans over quick fixes; seek mentors then.
  • Join one meaningful group or network each year — your 11th-house contacts bring tangible opportunities.

Yearly Predictions

The cosmos is whispering a tale of transformation, dear traveler of life. As Saturn, the celestial sculptor, crafts your path through the sub-cycle from June 2024 to December 2026, be prepared for a crucible of growth. This potent period will activate the ninth house of your astrological chart, heralding a time of profound spiritual exploration and expansion. The year 2025 holds the promise of new horizons, beckoning you to embrace your inner wisdom and seek higher knowledge. Jupiter, the benevolent planet of fortune, graces your sixth house in the first half of the year, showering you with opportunities to heal...

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

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

October 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

  • September 11, 2026 is on a Friday.
  • Your next birthday is 361 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for September 11, 1978

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on September 11, 2025 Secondary Progressions for September 11, 2025
Sun 18 Virgo 10 18 Virgo 47 4 Scorpio 29
Moon 3 Capricorn 2 6 Taurus 11 21 Virgo 27
Mercury 2 Virgo 14 16 Virgo 48 21 Scorpio 25
Venus 3 Scorpio 33 19 Leo 57 20 Scorpio 46
Mars 24 Libra 17 22 Libra 38 26 Scorpio 35
Jupiter 1 Leo 2 19 Cancer 39 7 Leo 40
Saturn 6 Virgo 10 29 Pisces 9 11 Virgo 27
Uranus 13 Scorpio 30 1 Gemini 28 16 Scorpio 2
Neptune 15 Sagittarius 36 1 Aries 5 16 Sagittarius 31
Pluto 15 Libra 30 1 Aquarius 36 17 Libra 19
Rahu 27 Virgo 8 18 Pisces 5 24 Virgo 39
Ketu 27 Pisces 8 18 Virgo 5 24 Pisces 39

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