Born on 29 August, 1979 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
46 years, 15 days

Your next birthday is 349 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

241st day of the year 1979.

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

XLVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:05 Sunset: 18:57

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 29, 1979

Born on August 29, 1979 : You turn practical care into real-world change

  • Life path 9, Birth number 2: You lean toward service, fairness, and partnership.
  • Social drive: Sun, Venus, Saturn and Rahu clustered in the 11th (from your Moon) push you toward friends, causes and networks.
  • Public voice: Mercury and Jupiter in the 10th (from Moon) give you a communicator’s edge in work and reputation.
  • Emotional spark: Uranus conjunct Moon brings sudden feelings and original intuition; Neptune in 2nd clouds money and values at times.

You’re a practical idealist: someone who wants things fixed and fair, and who prefers a gentle laugh while doing it. With life path 9 you carry a pull toward service and endings that make room for new purpose. Your chart points—especially the strong 10th/11th placements—explain why career, community and clear communication matter to you. Read on to see how that energy shows up in daily life.

Personality : Fair-minded Diplomat

You show up as balanced and cooperative. You like security and steady people and you have a sly sense of humor that eases tense moments. Because you’re easily influenced, you often act as a bridge — calming one friend and encouraging another — which makes you a natural mediator at home or work. That fairness is your calling card, but it also means you must learn when to say no so your kindness doesn’t get taken for granted. Your next turn: see how this social skill becomes a practical talent.

Talent and Abilities : Adaptable Communicator

Your strongest gifts are communication and networking. With Mercury and Jupiter in the 10th (from the Moon) you speak well in public and can earn recognition by teaching, writing, consulting or marketing. Rahu and Venus in the 11th support networking and creative collaborations. Unconscious motive: you want approval and belonging, so you tailor your voice to fit groups—use that as a tool rather than a cage. During Jupiter or Mercury cycles, opportunities to publish, present or be promoted often arrive, so be ready to step forward.

Blind Spots : Easily Swayed

Your core emotion is a need for reassurance. That makes you vulnerable to inconsistency—both in others and in yourself. Uranus conjunct Moon brings flashes of intuition but also sudden mood swings; Neptune in the 2nd can blur your sense of financial worth. You may accept other people’s plans to avoid conflict, then resent the result. The catch: standing firm feels risky, but it’s the fastest route to honest relationships. Keep reading—those patterns link to deeper lessons you didn’t choose by accident.

Karmic Lessons : Service Over Self‑image

Your karma asks you to shift from seeking personal applause to serving a wider circle. Life path 9 and Rahu in the 11th nudge you away from over-identifying with 5th‑house pleasures (Moon’s South Node in the 5th) and toward group goals and social responsibility. Pluto in the 12th signals private transformation: some growth happens in solitude, through surrender and inner work. Expect chapters of letting go; each release prepares you to lead without needing the spotlight. That inward work also influences family dynamics below.

Family and Environment : Close, Practical Bonds

You tend to come from a tightly knit family where news travels fast and loyalty matters. Mother is a steady emotional anchor—persistent and emotionally intelligent—and father is likely hardworking, possibly connected to transport, public service or business. Property issues or family disputes may appear at times; still, you value security and keep trying to stabilize household life. These family rhythms shape both your health and the way you form partnerships next.

Health and Habits : Stress Shows Up in Body

Stress and emotion are your main health signals. You may notice skin flare-ups, digestive sensitivity or cholesterol/weight tendencies when life gets chaotic. Past patterns show a habit of frustration in learning or career shifts that can spill into sleep and mood. Uranus–Moon volatility makes short-term coping tempting (comfort food, quick fixes). Small daily routines—sleep, walking, grounding breathwork—cut through those spikes. That said, the way you learned as a student also shaped coping strategies, which we’ll cover next.

Education and Student Life : Curious, Sometimes Frustrated

You like reading and self-study, but formal schooling may have felt uneven or unsupported. A change around ages 14–16 is common, and you’ve likely followed nontraditional learning—courses, mentors, on-the-job training. Mercury/Jupiter in career houses push learning toward practical, public use rather than purely academic study. That pattern explains why your work often becomes your classroom, and why career switches feel natural rather than failed experiments.

Work, Money and Career : Public-Facing, Adaptive, Resourceful

Your career combines service and visibility. You fit roles in teaching, medicine, public service, communications, transport, construction or niche fields like Vastu/astrology—areas where public trust matters. Saturn in the 11th brings delayed but steady gains; Jupiter in 10th can deliver recognition when you speak up. Money-wise, Neptune in the 2nd asks for clear bookkeeping—without it, opportunities look better than they are. During Saturn or Jupiter transits these themes intensify: plan, then act.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Partner Is Career‑Minded

If you’re male: your wife is likely educated, working and may be connected to Venus/Mercury fields—fashion, design, marketing, PR—or a career woman from a respected family. She may be busy or career-focused, which can cause friction when you want steady emotional time. If you’re female: your husband may be intellectual or work in tech, transport, or research, often supported by his own family. In either case, both partners tend to be busy and practical; high expectations can breed disappointment. Children may come later or involve special care; male-child pressures appear in some family lines, so plan and communicate early. Your job often keeps you occupied, and that creates the real test: you can be warm and loyal, but only if you build shared routines and clear financial agreements. Love that lasts here is practical, steady and purpose-driven—so focus on shared goals, not perfect romance.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Inconsistency and Impatience

Be blunt with yourself: you can chase quick gains, change directions too fast, and let others’ moods steer your choices. You may hide low moods instead of asking for help, or trade long-term security for a short thrill. Financial fog, impatience for recognition, and quick temper show up unless you set structure. Face these edges directly—no excuses. The next section gives concrete tools to change course.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Ground daily: 10 minutes of breathwork or walking to steady Uranus–Moon spikes.
  • Money clarity: use a simple spreadsheet and monthly check-ins to cut Neptune fog.
  • Set firm boundaries: practice saying “not tonight” once a week to build refusal muscles.
  • Choose one public project this year—write, teach or present—and finish it for recognition.
  • Join or lead a small group (volunteer or professional): Rahu/Saturn in the 11th rewards steady networks.
  • Seek a coach or therapist for addictive or low-mood patterns; don’t wait for crisis.
  • Track transits: when Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune or Pluto make big moves, expect pressure or opportunity—use those times for planning, not panic.

Start with one small change today. Each steady step rewires influence into integrity, and that is where your real strength lives.


Yearly Predictions

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What happened on August 29, 1979

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August 29, 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 29, 1997
  • India: August 29, 1997
  • Philippines: August 29, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 29, 1997
  • Canada: August 29, 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 29, 1994
  • India: August 29, 1995
  • Philippines: August 29, 1995
  • United Kingdom: August 29, 1996
  • Canada: August 29, 1995

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 29, 1995
  • India: August 29, 1997
  • Philippines: August 29, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 29, 1996
  • Canada: August 29, 1995

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 29, 1997
  • India: August 29, 1999
  • Philippines: August 29, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 29, 2000
  • Canada: August 29, 1997

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 29, 1995
  • India: August 29, 1997
  • Philippines: August 29, 1995
  • United Kingdom: August 29, 1995
  • Canada: August 29, 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 29, 1997
  • India: August 29, 2000
  • Philippines: August 29, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 29, 1997
  • Canada: August 29, 1997

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

  • United States: August 29, 2000
  • India: August 29, 2000
  • Philippines: August 29, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 29, 1997
  • Canada: August 29, 1998

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

  • India: August 29, 1997
  • Canada: August 29, 1998
  • United States: August 29, 2000
  • Philippines: August 29, 2000
  • United Kingdom: August 29, 1997

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

October 1, 2025

Yes, you can become a millionaire by saving small and investing. Believe in yourself and it's never too late to start.

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Your next birthday

  • August 29, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 349 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 29, 1979

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 29, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 29, 2025
Sun 5 Virgo 20 6 Virgo 11 20 Libra 19
Moon 17 Scorpio 38 14 Scorpio 27 5 Leo 46
Mercury 21 Leo 22 22 Leo 4 10 Scorpio 19
Venus 6 Virgo 22 4 Leo 17 3 Scorpio 34
Mars 13 Cancer 30 14 Libra 9 11 Leo 15
Jupiter 23 Leo 25 17 Cancer 23 2 Virgo 42
Saturn 16 Virgo 4 0 Aries 5 21 Virgo 43
Uranus 17 Scorpio 28 1 Gemini 27 19 Scorpio 30
Neptune 17 Sagittarius 44 1 Aries 25 18 Sagittarius 16
Pluto 17 Libra 30 1 Aquarius 48 19 Libra 12
Rahu 8 Virgo 30 18 Pisces 46 6 Virgo 3
Ketu 8 Pisces 30 18 Virgo 46 6 Pisces 3

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