Born on 16 November, 1978 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Scorpio

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
46 years, 9 months, 27 days

Your next birthday is 64 days away.

Life Path Number
7

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

320th day of the year 1978.

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

XLVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:17 Sunset: 16:12

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on November 16, 1978

Born on November 16, 1978 : You turn partnership into a quiet kind of power

  • Life Path 7 — a reflective seeker who prizes depth, not small talk.
  • Relationship-focused — Sun, Mercury, Mars and Neptune fall in the 7th house from your Moon: others shape who you are.
  • Strategic connector — natural at networking, consulting and giving calm, practical advice.
  • Caution with money — strong service-career fit; big speculative bets can lead to loss.

You’re at a stage where reliability matters more than flash. Imagine a steady lighthouse on a rocky coast: you don’t shout— you guide. That blend of patient steadiness and relational focus makes you someone people bring their problems to. It also sets up an interesting tension between solitude (your Life Path 7) and partnership (heavy 7th‑house emphasis). Keep reading — this tension explains your gifts and where the bumps in the road appear.

Personality : Patient

You act with patience and an indulgent steadiness. You listen first, then offer solutions; friends and colleagues trust you because you remember details and follow through. Childhood attachment worries or anxiety (especially around your mother) shaped your need for reliable bonds. In practice that means you’ll welcome a calm evening with a friend over loud parties, and you’ll show loyalty where others don’t. That steadiness makes you a natural mediator — and it leads directly into how you use your gifts for work and care.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic mediator

Your mind sorts patterns quickly. With Jupiter in the 3rd house from the Moon and strategic instincts, you communicate clearly and form useful networks. You can read legal or relationship dynamics and advise with calm authority — a fit for consultancy, law, medicine, or brokerage roles. Unconscious motive: you seek security through knowing and connecting. Example: you’ll study a case, call three contacts, and quietly find a solution. Expect these strengths to activate when Venus or Mercury make important transits.

Blind Spots : Guarded generosity

Outwardly you seem giving; privately you can keep score. Stinginess in others annoys you; jealousy in partners triggers you. You forgive outsiders easily but hold partners to a higher standard, and that double standard creates friction. You also tend to delegate trust too freely at times, then resent results. That pattern shows up as social friction or strained marriages — and it points to a single clear work: learn clearer boundaries and follow‑up systems.

Karmic Lessons : Balance solitude and partnership

Your life asks you to balance inner searching (Life Path 7) with the demands of close ties (strong 7th‑house emphasis). The Moon’s South Node in the 10th house suggests past comfort in public roles or reputation; now you must shift attention to private ties and honest intimacy. The lesson: allow relationships to teach rather than define you. When Saturn or nodal cycles hit your relationship angle, those lessons will feel unavoidable — and catalytic.

Family and Environment : Mother’s blessing matters

Family life carries weight. Blessings from your mother often open doors; loss of that support can stall progress. Your upbringing points to educated parents and a household connected to caregiving or practical trades. A sibling or elder child may face trouble early on. Families in your line often keep close ties, sometimes living jointly; at least one relative may have moved abroad. These roots shape the caution and loyalty you show in the world.

Health and Habits : Watch thyroid, back and stress

Health notes: a tendency toward thyroid or heart sensitivity, skin issues, and back/shoulder complaints (watch lumbar L3–L4). Kidney/urinary stone worries have appeared for similar profiles. Practical habits help: routine checkups, gentle core work for the back, and stress management. Small dietary choices matter — consult your doctor before changes. When you ignore body signals, career and relationship gains can feel hollow; listening to the body becomes part of the work.

Education and Student Life : Lifelong learner

You study into adulthood. Early life shows good time management and educated parents. You may have attended a well‑known school or completed parts of education by correspondence; you keep learning — medicine, law, or technical subjects suit you. That steady student habit keeps your skills current and fuels the consultancy or advisory roles you naturally inhabit, and it sets the stage for a career that rewards reputation more than flash.

Work, Money and Career : Strategic networker

You work best in service, consultancy or roles that use your strategic mind: legal advice, medicine, civil engineering, real estate brokerage, or advisory positions. Big, risky investments often lead to loss; stable employment or consultancy is safer. Foreign income or travel can appear. If you’re male, roles that involve leadership, transformation, or technical risk (security, defense, industry) may suit you. If you’re female, communications, teaching, writing, design or research fit well. You grow most in environments with good contacts and clear systems.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Complex and devoted

Relationships are central to your identity. You fall in love readily and with depth; multiple relationships or intense romantic chapters are possible. You show a gentlemanly or pleasant face to the world but can be strict and less forgiving in private, which strains marriage. If you’re male: your wife is likely to have income and property; marital disagreements may include moments when she temporarily returns to parents’ home. If you’re female: your husband may be attached to his family background, possibly erudite or from a business/political milieu. Partners may perceive you as steady and wise but sometimes distant or critical. Keep in mind: transits of Venus, Mars or Saturn often trigger key relationship tests — use them to clarify what you truly need.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Brutal truth

You can be possessive, passive‑aggressive, and emotionally strict at home. You risk losing money through over‑confident investments and may neglect your health until pain forces attention. You delegate too quickly, then feel betrayed. You shield vulnerability with competence, which isolates you. Face these directly: financial caution, honest talks with partners, and daily body care are not optional — they’re the price of the stable life you want.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Start weekly check‑ins with your partner — two questions: “What do you need?” and “What am I avoiding?”
  • Hire a financial planner before larger investments; favor salaried or consultancy income over speculation.
  • Use a delegation checklist and follow‑up calendar to avoid resentment when you assign work.
  • Adopt daily core and posture exercises for back health; get thyroid and heart screens regularly.
  • Try short‑term therapy or somatic coaching to heal attachment patterns and turn patience into presence.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises a transformative journey, marked by both challenges and opportunities. As you navigate this dynamic period, the sub-cycle of Mercury, running from July 2024 to July 2025, will activate your 7th house, bringing forth significant shifts in your partnerships and business ventures. The beginning of 2025 will be characterized by the transit of Jupiter through your 1st house, fostering personal growth, self-awareness, and a renewed sense of purpose. Embrace this cosmic energy to embark on new endeavors, explore hidden talents, and forge meaningful connections. As Jupiter moves into your 2nd house in the latter half of 2025,...

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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: November 16, 1996
  • India: November 16, 1996
  • Philippines: November 16, 1996
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 1996
  • Canada: November 16, 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: November 16, 1993
  • India: November 16, 1994
  • Philippines: November 16, 1994
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 1995
  • Canada: November 16, 1994

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: November 16, 1994
  • India: November 16, 1996
  • Philippines: November 16, 1996
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 1995
  • Canada: November 16, 1994

Full Driving License

  • United States: November 16, 1996
  • India: November 16, 1998
  • Philippines: November 16, 1996
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 1999
  • Canada: November 16, 1996

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: November 16, 1994
  • India: November 16, 1996
  • Philippines: November 16, 1994
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 1994
  • Canada: November 16, 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: November 16, 1996
  • India: November 16, 1999
  • Philippines: November 16, 1996
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 1996
  • Canada: November 16, 1996

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

  • United States: November 16, 1999
  • India: November 16, 1999
  • Philippines: November 16, 1996
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 1996
  • Canada: November 16, 1997

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

  • India: November 16, 1996
  • Canada: November 16, 1997
  • United States: November 16, 1999
  • Philippines: November 16, 1999
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 1996

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

December 16, 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

  • November 16, 2025 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 64 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for November 16, 1978

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on November 16, 2024 Secondary Progressions for November 16, 2024
Sun 23 Scorpio 33 24 Scorpio 24 10 Capricorn 14
Moon 10 Gemini 26 29 Taurus 38 14 Aquarius 34
Mercury 15 Sagittarius 58 16 Sagittarius 48 19 Sagittarius 28
Venus 10 Scorpio 23 5 Capricorn 22 24 Scorpio 38
Mars 10 Sagittarius 19 3 Leo 33 14 Capricorn 55
Jupiter 8 Leo 49 19 Gemini 1 6 Leo 51
Saturn 12 Virgo 58 12 Pisces 37 14 Virgo 17
Uranus 17 Scorpio 12 25 Taurus 17 19 Scorpio 46
Neptune 17 Sagittarius 9 27 Pisces 15 18 Sagittarius 51
Pluto 18 Libra 0 29 Capricorn 55 19 Libra 6
Rahu 23 Virgo 38 3 Aries 55 21 Virgo 12
Ketu 23 Pisces 38 3 Libra 55 21 Pisces 12

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