Born on 3 August, 1979 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
46 years, 1 month, 9 days

Your next birthday is 324 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

215th day of the year 1979.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Goat (羊)
Roman Numerals
III-VIII-MCMLXXIX

XLVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:24 Sunset: 19:48

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 3, 1979

Born on August 3, 1979 : You arrive as a builder of belief — bold, curious, and quietly magnetic.

  • Life Path 1 — a natural initiator who prefers to lead and shape new directions.
  • 9th‑house emphasis (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter from the Moon) — learning, travel, law and philosophy guide your choices.
  • Neptune conjunct Moon and Mars in the 8th — deep sensitivity mixed with fierce probing; you feel things and want to get to the root.
  • Saturn & Rahu in the 10th — public life, career discipline, and an urge to re‑invent your public role across cycles.

Think of yourself like someone who reads maps other people ignore. You’re the kind of person who spots an old trail and decides it can be a road. That urge to start, lead, and learn comes from a strong inner engine (Life Path 1) and a cluster of planets in what astrologers call the 9th house — the section of the chart that rules higher learning, travel, law, publishing and belief. You want meaning and you want to share it; your challenge is to keep your feet on the ground while your head chases horizons.

Personality : Brave Seeker

You come across as brave and probing. Mars in the 8th gives you courage to confront taboo topics and transform what’s hidden; you don’t shy away from hard conversations. At the same time, Neptune next to your Moon makes you emotionally porous — art, ritual, and imagination matter to you. You alternate between bold moves and quiet sensitivity. In practice that looks like someone who will speak up in meetings, then go home and write long, private notes that help you process. Expect more intensity during Mars and Neptune transits — those are the moments the inner fire and the soft edge line up.

Talent and Abilities : Natural Teacher and Pioneer

With Sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter tied to the 9th‑house theme, you learn fast and you teach with conviction. You have a voice for big ideas — whether in a classroom, on a stage, or through a blog or book. Your unconscious motive is to be the one who starts a conversation others follow; leadership satisfies a deeper need to prove you can build a path. Practical examples: leading a study group, launching a niche consulting practice, or turning travel into a career. When Jupiter cycles activate, opportunities to publish or teach often appear.

Blind Spots : Intensity That Pushes People Away

Your intensity can be mistaken for aggression. You like capable, intelligent people and you quickly lose patience with the unreliable. That impatience, coupled with a short temper, can fracture relationships before they deepen. Neptune’s influence can blur emotional boundaries — you may idealize partners or misread loyalty. When Saturn or Rahu makes hard aspects, you may become overly controlling or distant at work. Learning to slow speech and listen without immediately fixing will soften friction and keep relationships intact.

Karmic Lessons : Responsibility and Reinvention

The Moon’s South Node in the 4th house suggests strong family roots and repeating home patterns; you carry inherited emotional scripts that ask to be transformed. With Saturn and Rahu in the 10th, karma pushes you toward public responsibility — you are meant to mature through work, reputation, and authority. Pluto in the 11th signals deep changes through friendships and groups. Expect key lessons to surface during major transits (Saturn returns, Pluto revolutions) — those are the chapters that ask you to trade familiar comforts for purposeful action.

Family and Environment : Mother’s Influence, A Busy Household

Your luck and comfort often tie to the mother or maternal figures; her approval feels important. Early attachment issues or anxiety at home may have sharpened your independence. Family news travels fast; close bonds exist but so do property tensions or shared responsibilities. There’s often a practical streak in the family — vehicles, trade, or education-related careers show up among relatives. Use family strength as a platform, not a trap; letting go of small inheritances of worry frees you to build your own path.

Health and Habits : Sensitivity and the Need for Grounding

Neptune with the Moon makes you prone to emotional overwhelm and, at times, confusion about boundaries. Mars in the 8th can intensify stress and raise the chance of accidents if anger or restlessness go unchecked. Common practical issues to watch: back tension (lower back), skin or urinary sensitivities, and stress‑related habits like smoking or excess drinking. Regular movement — martial arts, swimming, or targeted back work — paired with mindfulness will help. Track changes during Mars and Saturn transits — health dips often show up then.

Education and Student Life : Curious, Restless, Bright

You’re drawn to higher learning, foreign languages, law, religion, or philosophy. Mercury and Jupiter in the 9th make you a confident learner, though you can become impatient or switch paths around your mid‑teens or early twenties. You do best in settings that let you lead discussions or question assumptions. Expect periods of study followed by hands‑on application; you’re not content with theory alone. Those who teach or travel during their education often find lasting direction.

Work, Money and Career : Public Role, Independent Drive

Saturn and Rahu in the 10th push you into visible work — leadership, entrepreneurship or professions tied to travel, transport, law, engineering, or esoteric study. If you are male: careers may tilt toward technical leadership, transport, or investigative fields. If you are female: careers may lean to creative leadership, teaching, or spiritual guidance with public responsibility. Income may arrive in fits and starts, yet you have a knack for finding resources even in tight times. Rewards come when you pair vision with steady discipline.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate, Idealistic, Restless

You fall in love easily and deeply. Venus in the 9th favors partners who are intelligent, worldly, or involved in education, travel, or publishing. Neptune by the Moon brings romantic idealism — you may project qualities onto partners and then be disappointed. Multiple relationships or intense love affairs are possible; learning to choose stability over drama is key. If you are male: a wife might work in Venus/Mercury areas such as design, marketing, or caregiving and could bring status or legal/property complications. If you are female: a husband may be intellectual, technical, or in research/transport fields, sometimes brilliant but directionless. Partners may perceive you as magnetic but impatient; they admire your vision, then ask for steadier presence. Your challenge is to translate passion into reliable care so that love lasts beyond the first rush. Watch relationship themes during Venus and Neptune transits — those times magnify romance and misunderstanding alike.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Brutal Truths

You can be short‑tempered, impulsive, and intolerant of slack. You may chase quick wealth or get trapped in property and loan disputes if you don’t check risk. Emotional muddle from Neptune can lead to poor choices in partners or habits. The blunt remedy: discipline, boundaries, and a slow return to basics. Confront avoidance. Say what you mean. Do what you promise. That will dull the sharp edges others notice.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Channel Mars: pick one intense project (6–12 months) — invest energy there instead of scattering it.
  • Ground Neptune/Moon: daily breathwork (5–10 minutes) + journaling to clarify feelings.
  • Structure for Saturn: set a 90‑day plan for career goals and review every 30 days.
  • Health tools: core and lower‑back strengthening, kidney/urinary checkups, and cut stimulants slowly.
  • Relationship strategy: practice direct communication and choose partners with emotional steadiness; seek couples or individual therapy during Neptune or Venus transits.

You’re a builder of meaning and a carrier of intensity. Use discipline to shape your fire, and you’ll turn restless energy into something that lasts — a life that leads and a heart that heals.


Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense promise and potential for you, dear seeker. With the sub-cycle of Rahu activating your 10th house, you may encounter challenges and obstacles in your professional life. Your relationship with friends and siblings may also face some turbulence. However, the sub-cycle of Jupiter in your 9th house brings forth opportunities for growth, wisdom, and expansion. Embrace the transformative power of this period to overcome any hurdles you may encounter. The transit of Jupiter through your 7th house in the first half of 2025 signifies a period of harmony and balance in your personal life. This is...

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What happened on August 3, 1979

  • Francisco Macías Nguema, dictator of Equatorial Guinea, is overthrown in a coup led by Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

August 3, 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: August 3, 1997
  • India: August 3, 1997
  • Philippines: August 3, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 3, 1997
  • Canada: August 3, 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: August 3, 1994
  • India: August 3, 1995
  • Philippines: August 3, 1995
  • United Kingdom: August 3, 1996
  • Canada: August 3, 1995

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 3, 1995
  • India: August 3, 1997
  • Philippines: August 3, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 3, 1996
  • Canada: August 3, 1995

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 3, 1997
  • India: August 3, 1999
  • Philippines: August 3, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 3, 2000
  • Canada: August 3, 1997

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 3, 1995
  • India: August 3, 1997
  • Philippines: August 3, 1995
  • United Kingdom: August 3, 1995
  • Canada: August 3, 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: August 3, 1997
  • India: August 3, 2000
  • Philippines: August 3, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 3, 1997
  • Canada: August 3, 1997

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

  • United States: August 3, 2000
  • India: August 3, 2000
  • Philippines: August 3, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 3, 1997
  • Canada: August 3, 1998

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

  • India: August 3, 1997
  • Canada: August 3, 1998
  • United States: August 3, 2000
  • Philippines: August 3, 2000
  • United Kingdom: August 3, 1997

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 3, 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

  • August 3, 2026 is on a Monday.
  • Your next birthday is 324 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 3, 1979

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 3, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 3, 2025
Sun 10 Leo 21 11 Leo 11 24 Virgo 45
Moon 4 Sagittarius 33 0 Sagittarius 13 20 Leo 49
Mercury 6 Leo 6 7 Leo 22 29 Virgo 5
Venus 4 Leo 14 3 Cancer 36 1 Libra 12
Mars 26 Gemini 28 27 Virgo 42 26 Cancer 0
Jupiter 17 Leo 44 12 Cancer 12 27 Leo 40
Saturn 12 Virgo 58 1 Aries 26 18 Virgo 34
Uranus 17 Scorpio 0 1 Gemini 0 18 Scorpio 12
Neptune 17 Sagittarius 55 1 Aries 56 17 Sagittarius 49
Pluto 16 Libra 49 2 Aquarius 22 18 Libra 11
Rahu 9 Virgo 52 20 Pisces 8 7 Virgo 26
Ketu 9 Pisces 52 20 Virgo 8 7 Pisces 26

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