Born on 8 May, 1987 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

38 years, 4 months, 4 days

Your next birthday is 237 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Friday

128th day of the year 1987.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Rabbit (兔)

Roman Numerals

VIII-V-MCMLXXXVII

XXXVIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:18 Sunset: 19:35

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on May 8, 1987

Born on May 8, 1987 : You turn emotional intensity into steady, practical wins

Life Path 2 + Birth Number 08 — cooperative heart with executive drive.
Big ideas and travel-minded speech (Sun & Mercury in the 9th).
Deep, magnetic relationships and shared resources (Venus, Jupiter, Rahu in the 8th).
Visible ambition (Mars in the 10th); home responsibility and mother’s influence (Saturn in the 4th).

Picture yourself as a filmmaker who loves character studies: you crave meaning and you want your story to matter. You’re enthusiastic and dramatic in style, you value versatility, and you hate manipulation. That mix makes you memorable and effective—especially when you channel emotion into purposeful action.

Personality : Enthusiastic

You bring feeling to ideas. With Sun and Mercury in the 9th house from the Moon, you argue, teach, travel, or write about what matters. You’re determined and optimistic at work, but you show passion in personal moments too. You prefer responsible people and you get irritated by the manipulative or emotionally distant. That energy fuels creativity—and invites you to shape your drive into clear projects.

Talent and Abilities : Versatile

Your gifts mix depth and range. Pluto in the 3rd sharpens investigation; Uranus and Neptune in the 5th add sudden creative flashes. You jump between tasks easily: marketing one month, a creative brief the next. Unconscious motive: variety proves your worth and keeps boredom away. Use that skill to build a portfolio or freelance path; it’s how your dramatic instincts become reliable results.

Blind Spots : Melodramatic

You can come off as moody or blunt. That dramatic streak helps you cut through small talk, but it can push people away—especially those who stay calm and factual. You sometimes confuse passion with control, reacting strongly when you feel undermined. Notice when you prefer intensity over steady communication; softening the delivery keeps relationships intact and opens space for lasting trust.

Karmic Lessons : Responsibility

Your chart asks you to balance cooperation with power. Life Path 2 calls for partnership; Birth Number 08 pushes for authority and results. The Moon’s South Node in the 2nd hints at past attachments to security and family resources—so repeating patterns around money and possession is likely until you learn to share and to delegate. True growth comes when you lead without ruling others.

Family and Environment : Mother-Centered

Home shapes your trajectory. Childhood memories can be warm, yet mother-related challenges persist (Saturn in the 4th). Parents may disagree; father might favor comfort or business, and mother holds property or influence. Lineage can include foreign ties and property matters. Your fortunes improve when you secure a stable base and cultivate respectful family agreements.

Health and Habits : Vigorous, stress-sensitive

You have stamina but you push hard—late nights and emotional intensity may surface as headaches, skin or eye issues, and back tension (watch L3–L4). Minor accidents are possible when Mars is active. Simple fixes help: consistent sleep, hydration, and a daily breathing practice. During heavy Saturn or Mars cycles, rest more and reduce risk-taking.

Education and Student Life : Interrupted

Early studies may feel scattered or distracted; breaks and backlogs are common. Mercury in the 9th favors learning by travel or experience rather than strict classroom routines. By your mid-20s you often find focus and finish what you started. Mentors or friends from larger institutions help you bridge gaps and turn curiosity into credentials.

Work, Money and Career : Public Achiever

Mars in the 10th makes you visible and action-oriented. You often start in a job and later pivot to business or leadership. Good fits include marketing, travel, cinema, hospitality, architecture, law, tech, or medical fields. Money can come from property, city development, or foreign work. Avoid speculation. Expect recognition or media calls when Jupiter or Mars activate career points; use Saturn phases to build structure.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate

Your romantic life runs deep and sometimes turbulent. Venus, Jupiter, and Rahu in the 8th house from the Moon point to intense attraction, shared finances, secrets, and sudden shifts. You attract many opposite-gender friends and may experience multiple relationships or love affairs that reshape you. If you are male: your wife may be creative, career-minded, or tied to tradition and reputation. If you are female: your husband may be practical, property-connected, disciplined, and responsible. Trust and clear money boundaries turn volatile chemistry into a transformative partnership. Expect these themes to intensify during Venus, Jupiter, or Rahu transits.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubbornness

Be blunt: aggression, ego, and impatience can burn bridges. You dislike partnership businesses, resent manipulation, and can act mean when pressured. Passport, legal, or finance hiccups may appear if you rush. Face the ego directly—temper bluntness with listening—and you’ll preserve opportunities while still winning your fights.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

Start a 10-minute daily breathing (pranayama) routine to steady mood.
Turn drama into product: blog, short film, podcast, or a focused campaign.
Set strict financial rules: no gambling; favor property or steady investments.
Protect sleep—limit late-night work to two evenings a week.
Plan big moves during Mars/Jupiter transits; use Saturn periods to consolidate.

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What happened on May 8, 1987

The British Army's SAS ambushed eight IRA members and one civilian during an attack on a police barracks in Loughgall, Northern Ireland.

May 8, 1987 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1987 belongs to the Millennials group.

When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

United States: May 8, 2005
India: May 8, 2005
Philippines: May 8, 2005
United Kingdom: May 8, 2005
Canada: May 8, 2005

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: May 8, 2002
India: May 8, 2003
Philippines: May 8, 2003
United Kingdom: May 8, 2004
Canada: May 8, 2003

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 8, 2003
India: May 8, 2005
Philippines: May 8, 2005
United Kingdom: May 8, 2004
Canada: May 8, 2003

Full Driving License

United States: May 8, 2005
India: May 8, 2007
Philippines: May 8, 2005
United Kingdom: May 8, 2008
Canada: May 8, 2005

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 8, 2003
India: May 8, 2005
Philippines: May 8, 2003
United Kingdom: May 8, 2003
Canada: May 8, 2003

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: May 8, 2005
India: May 8, 2008
Philippines: May 8, 2005
United Kingdom: May 8, 2005
Canada: May 8, 2005

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

United States: May 8, 2008
India: May 8, 2008
Philippines: May 8, 2005
United Kingdom: May 8, 2005
Canada: May 8, 2006

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

India: May 8, 2005
Canada: May 8, 2006
United States: May 8, 2008
Philippines: May 8, 2008
United Kingdom: May 8, 2005

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 8, 2033

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

May 8, 2026 is on a Friday.
Your next birthday is 237 days away.

Ephemeris for May 8, 1987

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 8, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025
Sun	17 Taurus 9	17 Taurus 56	23 Gemini 39
Moon	11 Virgo 23	29 Virgo 40	11 Aquarius 32
Mercury	18 Taurus 10	26 Aries 19	15 Cancer 29
Venus	18 Aries 50	4 Aries 46	4 Gemini 56
Mars	21 Gemini 36	9 Leo 0	16 Cancer 16
Jupiter	15 Aries 51	22 Gemini 51	23 Aries 31
Saturn	20 Sagittarius 14	28 Pisces 28	17 Sagittarius 38
Uranus	26 Sagittarius 11	26 Taurus 45	24 Sagittarius 47
Neptune	7 Capricorn 46	1 Aries 18	6 Capricorn 58
Pluto	8 Scorpio 19	3 Aquarius 48	7 Scorpio 25
Rahu	9 Aries 45	24 Pisces 45	7 Aries 44
Ketu	9 Libra 45	24 Virgo 45	7 Libra 44

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025
Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025
Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2025
Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025
Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025
Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025

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