Born on 18 August, 1979 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Gemini

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

46 years, 25 days

Your next birthday is 339 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Saturday

230th day of the year 1979.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Goat (羊)

Roman Numerals

XVIII-VIII-MCMLXXIX

XLVI years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:48 Sunset: 19:20

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 18, 1979

Born on August 18, 1979 : You are a quietly fearless strategist — instinctive, curious, and built to last.

Instinct + restraint: Mars conjunct Moon gives quick instincts; Saturn in the 3rd slows and sharpens how you act.
Money sense: Mercury, Venus and Jupiter clustered near your values (2nd house from Moon) point to financial savvy and taste.
Inner seeker: Life Path 7 and Birth Number 9 mean you look for meaning and often carry a soft moral compass.
Home & creativity: Pluto in the 4th and Uranus in the 5th bring deep family change and surprising creative sparks.

You were born on August 18, 1979 — a date that turns into a story of steady ambition and quiet courage as you live it. At 46 you already hold a bookshelf of experience: careful moves, sudden bursts of daring, and a value system that matters. Imagine a person who acts like a scout with a map and a small knife — ready, practical, and not given to flashy gestures. That combination keeps you effective and curious. Keep reading; the map has a few marked crossroads where decisions matter most.

Personality : Brave

You are brave, but not reckless. Mars conjunct your Moon gives emotional courage and fast instincts: you feel first, act fast when needed. Saturn sitting nearby in the communication zone (3rd house from the Moon) adds a sober filter — you test your impulse against reality. This makes you decisive in crisis and measured in everyday life. Friends see you as steady; strangers sometimes misread your reserve as coolness. Expect moments when impulse and caution collide — and notice which wins. That tension becomes a reliable compass for the next move.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic

Your head for money and value is real. With Mercury, Venus and Jupiter linked to the area of values and resources (2nd house from the Moon), you spot opportunities others miss. You read, calculate, and then act — often turning small advantages into lasting gains. Life Path 7 gives you research instincts; Birth Number 9 adds a wider sense of purpose. You might be the person who buys a rundown property and turns it into a rental, or who mentors a startup friend into profitability. Watch how cycles of Jupiter and Saturn can magnify these talents at predictable times.

Blind Spots : Guarded

You protect your feelings and sometimes confuse people by holding back. That guardedness can look like indifference when it isn’t. Pessimism irritates you, and you dislike ego-driven behavior — which can make you abrupt in social settings. Mars-Moon intensity means anger or impatience rises fast; Saturn’s influence makes you swallow it. The result: you bottle up, then surface with a forceful reply. That dynamic strains friendships unless you let small feelings out sooner. Notice the small leaks before they become waves — the next section explains why those waves repeat.

Karmic Lessons : Release and Purpose

Your chart points to repeating themes around belief, duty, and learning. The Moon’s South Node sits near the 9th house — a sign of past comfort with certain philosophies or travel patterns that now ask to be balanced. Life path 7 suggests a lifetime of inquiry; number 9 asks you to turn inner work into service. Expect cycles where old certainties dissolve and new purpose emerges. When Saturn or the Nodes make moves, you'll feel those lessons more sharply. Each test invites you to transform knowledge into compassionate action.

Family and Environment : Supportive but transforming

Your childhood leans positive and your mother’s influence is strong; home life has depth and occasional intensity (Pluto in the 4th). Siblings or close peers may win public attention at times. Family roles shift across your life: inheritance of responsibilities, sudden moves, or career changes for relatives are possible. You often become the practical anchor in the household. Expect family themes to surface during long planetary cycles; these times ask you to choose loyalty or independence and will reshape your inner home.

Health and Habits : Active, watch stress

You tend to keep fit and can stand long physical stretches, but Mars-Moon energy raises risk of quick injuries or flare-ups under stress. Neptune near the 6th house advises caution with vague symptoms — keep records and follow tests. Watch blood pressure, hydration, and head/ENT issues as gentle priorities. Regular movement, clear sleep routines, and stress tools (breathwork, grounding) lower sudden spikes. When Mars or Uranus transit strongly, be extra careful: your body will alert you before problems grow.

Education and Student Life : Curious reader

You were likely a hardworking student with strong reading habits and an appetite for specialization. Breaks or school changes might have happened, but you adapted and often turned early learning into early earning. Photographic memory and musical or dramatic talents can appear. Education ties to money and reputation — what you learn often pays. Keep learning; it fuels both security and meaning, and certain planetary returns will push you into new study or teaching roles.

Work, Money and Career : Practical wealth-builder

Strategic and financially smart, you do well where value, speech, and negotiation meet. Jobs tied to government, tech, media, finance, or creative production suit you. If you’re male, roles tied to leadership, transformation, or technical fields may fit; if you’re female, opportunities in arts, healing professions, communication, or management often appear. You may follow an ancestral trade or carve a unique path. Jupiter in the money zone brings periodic boosts; Saturn demands a steady plan. Use both: plan like a builder, expand when the cycle allows.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate, expect depth

Romance for you is intense and sometimes unconventional. Venus in the values area wants a partner who shares taste and stability; Mars conjunct the Moon brings passionate emotion. If you are male: expect a wife who is clever, possibly artistic or spiritual, and who may come from a respected background — disagreements can be sharp but meaningful. If you are female: expect a husband who is intellectual, purposeful, and perhaps restless or mobile; attachment to his mother or relocations are possible. You set high expectations and may regret compromises later, but you also help partners rise. Uranus in the 5th suggests sudden twists: unexpected affairs, creative collaborations, or dramatic shifts in how you love. During Venus or Jupiter transits, relationships warm; during Rahu or Saturn cycles, they are tested. Let honesty and small, steady acts of care lead the way.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control and silence

Be blunt: you can be stubborn, quiet to a fault, and harsh when pessimism wins. You avoid small vulnerability and then explode under pressure. You dislike egoists but can be critical in return. Family property fights, stubborn siblings, or health neglect could become real problems if ignored. Financial wins sometimes mask emotional debts. Face those feelings early. Break the pattern: speak before resentment hardens. This is the hard edge that, once softened, frees the rest of your life.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

Journal 3 things daily — values, wins, worries — to stop small resentments from growing.
Create a clear budget and emergency fund; Jupiter favors steady, planned expansion.
Practice a 5-minute breathing routine when Mars feels hot; reduces quick reactions.
Schedule a yearly full physical and keep a symptom log (Neptune in the 6th asks for clarity).
Pick one creative project (Uranus in the 5th) and finish it — small consistent steps beat sudden bursts.

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August 18, 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 18, 1997
India: August 18, 1997
Philippines: August 18, 1997
United Kingdom: August 18, 1997
Canada: August 18, 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 18, 1994
India: August 18, 1995
Philippines: August 18, 1995
United Kingdom: August 18, 1996
Canada: August 18, 1995

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 18, 1995
India: August 18, 1997
Philippines: August 18, 1997
United Kingdom: August 18, 1996
Canada: August 18, 1995

Full Driving License

United States: August 18, 1997
India: August 18, 1999
Philippines: August 18, 1997
United Kingdom: August 18, 2000
Canada: August 18, 1997

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 18, 1995
India: August 18, 1997
Philippines: August 18, 1995
United Kingdom: August 18, 1995
Canada: August 18, 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 18, 1997
India: August 18, 2000
Philippines: August 18, 1997
United Kingdom: August 18, 1997
Canada: August 18, 1997

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

United States: August 18, 2000
India: August 18, 2000
Philippines: August 18, 1997
United Kingdom: August 18, 1997
Canada: August 18, 1998

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

India: August 18, 1997
Canada: August 18, 1998
United States: August 18, 2000
Philippines: August 18, 2000
United Kingdom: August 18, 1997

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 18, 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 18, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
Your next birthday is 339 days away.

Ephemeris for August 18, 1979

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 18, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025
Sun	24 Leo 44	25 Leo 35	9 Libra 27
Moon	5 Cancer 45	22 Gemini 32	3 Pisces 51
Mercury	6 Leo 13	7 Leo 6	24 Libra 4
Venus	22 Leo 45	21 Cancer 11	19 Libra 52
Mars	6 Cancer 24	7 Libra 6	4 Leo 57
Jupiter	21 Leo 1	15 Cancer 17	0 Virgo 39
Saturn	14 Virgo 43	0 Aries 46	20 Virgo 25
Uranus	17 Scorpio 12	1 Gemini 20	18 Scorpio 54
Neptune	17 Sagittarius 46	1 Aries 40	18 Sagittarius 2
Pluto	17 Libra 10	2 Aquarius 2	18 Libra 45
Rahu	9 Virgo 5	19 Pisces 21	6 Virgo 38
Ketu	9 Pisces 5	19 Virgo 21	6 Pisces 38

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025
Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025
Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Mars square Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025
Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2025

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