Born on 16 January, 1979 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
46 years, 11 months

Your next birthday is 30 days away.

Life Path Number
7

Numerology

Day of the Week
Tuesday

16th day of the year 1979.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Roman Numerals
XVI-I-MCMLXXIX

XLVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:56 Sunset: 16:23

London UTC


January 16, 1979 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 16, 1979 : You’re the quiet thinker who turns curiosity into steady results

  • Life path 7: You seek depth, study, and meaning — the mind guides you.
  • Saturn + Rahu on the Moon: Emotions feel heavy and driven; discipline and restlessness sit together.
  • Practical builder: You work hard, prefer independence, and often land in business, property, or technical leadership.
  • Magnetic but proud: People are drawn to you; loyalty is essential and self-centeredness irritates you.

Decode Love, Money and Health for January 16, 1979 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on January 16, 1979 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on January 16, 1979


What happened on January 16, 1979

  • Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi flees Iran after a year of turmoil.

January 16, 1979 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1979 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: January 16, 1997
  • India: January 16, 1997
  • Philippines: January 16, 1997
  • United Kingdom: January 16, 1997
  • Canada: January 16, 1997
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: January 16, 1994
  • India: January 16, 1995
  • Philippines: January 16, 1995
  • United Kingdom: January 16, 1996
  • Canada: January 16, 1995

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: January 16, 1995
  • India: January 16, 1997
  • Philippines: January 16, 1997
  • United Kingdom: January 16, 1996
  • Canada: January 16, 1995

Full Driving License

  • United States: January 16, 1997
  • India: January 16, 1999
  • Philippines: January 16, 1997
  • United Kingdom: January 16, 2000
  • Canada: January 16, 1997

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: January 16, 1995
  • India: January 16, 1997
  • Philippines: January 16, 1995
  • United Kingdom: January 16, 1995
  • Canada: January 16, 1995
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: January 16, 1997
  • India: January 16, 2000
  • Philippines: January 16, 1997
  • United Kingdom: January 16, 1997
  • Canada: January 16, 1997

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

  • United States: January 16, 2000
  • India: January 16, 2000
  • Philippines: January 16, 1997
  • United Kingdom: January 16, 1997
  • Canada: January 16, 1998

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

  • India: January 16, 1997
  • Canada: January 16, 1998
  • United States: January 16, 2000
  • Philippines: January 16, 2000
  • United Kingdom: January 16, 1997

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 16, 2025

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

  • January 16, 2026 is on a Friday.
  • Your next birthday is 30 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for January 16, 1979

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on January 16, 2025 Secondary Progressions for January 16, 2025
Sun 25 Capricorn 32 26 Capricorn 22 12 Pisces 5
Moon 27 Leo 42 24 Leo 32 13 Taurus 18
Mercury 10 Capricorn 48 11 Capricorn 29 29 Pisces 6
Venus 8 Sagittarius 41 13 Pisces 24 29 Capricorn 28
Mars 26 Capricorn 32 26 Cancer 9 2 Pisces 42
Jupiter 5 Leo 2 11 Gemini 53 29 Cancer 43
Saturn 13 Virgo 53 15 Pisces 45 10 Virgo 51
Uranus 20 Scorpio 22 23 Taurus 22 21 Scorpio 3
Neptune 19 Sagittarius 21 27 Pisces 34 20 Sagittarius 23
Pluto 19 Libra 13 1 Aquarius 32 18 Libra 46
Rahu 20 Virgo 25 0 Aries 41 17 Virgo 58
Ketu 20 Pisces 25 0 Libra 41 17 Pisces 58

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