Born on 7 May, 1988 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Sagittarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
37 years, 4 months, 5 days

Your next birthday is 236 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

128th day of the year 1988.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
VII-V-MCMLXXXVIII

XXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:18 Sunset: 19:35

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on May 7, 1988

Born on May 7, 1988 : You’re the quietly powerful person who uses a wry joke and a clear plan to make things stick.

  • Emotional intensity: Mars conjunct Moon gives fast reactions and fierce loyalty.
  • Home-focused strength: Sun + Jupiter in the 4th house anchor you to family, roots, and a need for stability.
  • Creative mind: Mercury in the 5th makes you a storyteller, strategist, or a clever communicator.
  • Public ambition: Pluto in the 10th and Rahu in the 2nd push you toward influence and financial security.

You carry Life Path Number 2 (a mediator who seeks partnership) and Birth Number 07 (a thinker, researcher, seeker). Those two numbers set up a tension: you want to be self-reliant, yet you naturally grow through people. At 37 (turned in 2025) you’re likely balancing impulse with responsibility — a theme that shows up everywhere below.

Personality : Wry, emotionally sharp

You laugh easily but you keep a realism that sometimes feels like pessimism. Mars conjunct Moon gives you passionate responses — protective, quick to defend, and at times short-tempered. You prefer people who are organized and straightforward; reserved types can frustrate you. You like efficient routes to results, which is why you sometimes favor shortcuts. That mix — humor, practical drive, and emotional heat — colors everyday choices, from how you manage household projects to how you react when plans go off track. Notice how this impulse often becomes fuel for your next move.

Talent and Abilities : Creative strategist

Mercury in the 5th house sharpens your ability to tell stories, teach, or sell ideas. You shine when a concept needs a clever angle — pitching, writing, or any creative/instructional role fits. Sun and Jupiter in the 4th add emotional wisdom: you read family and group dynamics, which helps in counseling, leadership, or property/business tied to roots. Pluto in the 10th gives you a knack for transforming reputations or turning setbacks into career steps. Unconsciously, you want fast progress; when that motive is harnessed, you excel at quick, decisive moves that still feel strategic.

Blind Spots : Stubborn shortcutter

Your biggest social blind spot is impatience dressed as efficiency. You prize self-reliance but can resent leaning on others, and that pushes you to skip important steps. Emotionally, you may bottle pain and then release it abruptly — fights can flare with little warning. You genuinely want to help, but your bluntness can be read as cold. Self-image problems arise when you mistake quick wins for long-term stability; the fix is small but steady practice in slowing down. Recognize the pattern, and you’ll open the door to deeper growth.

Karmic Lessons : Learn to partner without losing yourself

Moon’s South Node in the 8th house and the cluster in the 12th suggest past-life or deep psychological patterns around shared power, secrets, and solitude. Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in the 12th point to hidden duties and a spiritual, sometimes isolating, interior life. Your karmic work: balance independence with true partnership, transform old power struggles (Pluto 10th), and make peace with vulnerability. Planetary cycles — Saturn returns and Pluto phases — will push these lessons into focus at key moments.

Family and Environment : Protector with complex roots

Sun + Jupiter in the 4th make family and home a place of meaning and protection for you. Your father likely played a supportive or public role; your mother may have struggled emotionally at times. Family lines may connect to medicine, government, or public service, and property or reputation issues can surface. You often act as guardian for siblings or younger relatives. These dynamics are not static — they shift during transits, and that’s where you’ll see opportunities to heal what’s been inherited.

Health and Habits : Sensitive system, steady needs

Your body responds to rhythm. Skipping meals or irregular sleep tends to spike mood and irritability — you’re literally sharper when you’re fed and rested. Watch for stress-related digestive or inflammation issues; anger expressed habitually can show in the body. Regular movement (boxing, brisk walks) and breath work help diffuse Mars-driven tension. During Mars transits your energy ratchets up; use that to clear tasks rather than to react to people.

Education and Student Life : Persistent, self-taught scholar

You likely had access to schooling and support but may have finished or pivoted through non-traditional routes at times. Your memory is strong and you work well on research-heavy tasks. Fields that suit you include finance, political science, communications, or anything with investigative depth — journalism, coding, or occult studies. You learn best by doing, and relocation for study or work often brings the break you need to advance.

Work, Money and Career : Hardworking transformer

You’re steady and determined. Pluto in the 10th points to career shifts that eventually give you authority; Rahu in the 2nd pushes you toward building income and reputation. You can thrive in government, research, insurance, media, or healing fields. You’re thorough with money, sometimes conservative about spending. If you’re male, you might lean toward leadership, public roles, or transformational work; if you’re female, you may find success in communications, creative industries, or tech. Expect ups and pivots — they lead to lasting gains.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal but restless

Your relationships are intense and practical. Venus placed in a work-oriented house suggests you love through service — partners see your care in daily acts. Marriage can feel rushed if you’re impatient; early years may test you (cycles around 3–7 years often bring pressure). If you’re male: your wife often works or earns, and may be career-focused in fields like writing, teaching, IT or media — she adds independence to the household. If you’re female: your husband may come from a property, business, or technical background and could be closely tied to his family. Expect passion (Mars–Moon) and sharp arguments; the work is learning to fight clean and return to trust. When you treat conflicts as short projects instead of chainsaws, your partnerships deepen.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Temper the hurry

Be blunt: shortcuts will cost you more than you think. Your temper can scorch bridges; hiding pain hurts more than openness. Financially, be careful with big bets tied to reputation or government schemes. Emotionally, facing solitude and old grievances gives you the power you seek — avoid burying them. If you do the slow, boring work, the big transformations become sustainable.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set a simple rhythm: regular meals and sleep to stabilize mood and temper (helps Mars–Moon).
  • Channel intensity: short, intense exercise or martial arts for anger and focus.
  • Money buffer: automate savings; do due diligence before property or public contracts.
  • Communication practice: pause three breaths before a sharp reply — rebuilds trust quickly.
  • Track transits: watch Mars and Saturn cycles for emotional spikes and career shifts; plan rather than react.

Yearly Predictions

In the realm of cosmic alignment, the year 2025 holds remarkable promise for you, dear traveler of life. The stars have woven a tapestry of opportunities, inviting you to embrace transformative shifts and manifest your aspirations. As the celestial dance unfolds, the sub-cycle of Mercury, spanning from December 2023 to June 2026, activates your 5th house, heralding a period of heightened creativity, self-expression, and romantic encounters. The first half of 2025 bears witness to Jupiter's transit through your 5th house, illuminating your path with abundance, joy, and success. This celestial alignment fosters harmony in your relationships, bringing forth opportunities for...

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The person with birth year 1988 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 7, 2006
  • India: May 7, 2006
  • Philippines: May 7, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 7, 2006
  • Canada: May 7, 2006
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 7, 2003
  • India: May 7, 2004
  • Philippines: May 7, 2004
  • United Kingdom: May 7, 2005
  • Canada: May 7, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 7, 2004
  • India: May 7, 2006
  • Philippines: May 7, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 7, 2005
  • Canada: May 7, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 7, 2006
  • India: May 7, 2008
  • Philippines: May 7, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 7, 2009
  • Canada: May 7, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 7, 2004
  • India: May 7, 2006
  • Philippines: May 7, 2004
  • United Kingdom: May 7, 2004
  • Canada: May 7, 2004
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 7, 2006
  • India: May 7, 2009
  • Philippines: May 7, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 7, 2006
  • Canada: May 7, 2006

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

  • United States: May 7, 2009
  • India: May 7, 2009
  • Philippines: May 7, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 7, 2006
  • Canada: May 7, 2007

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

  • India: May 7, 2006
  • Canada: May 7, 2007
  • United States: May 7, 2009
  • Philippines: May 7, 2009
  • United Kingdom: May 7, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 7, 2034

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 7, 2026 is on a Thursday.
  • Your next birthday is 236 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 7, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 7, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 7, 2025
Sun 16 Taurus 55 16 Taurus 58 22 Gemini 27
Moon 23 Capricorn 30 17 Virgo 45 8 Gemini 50
Mercury 4 Gemini 23 24 Aries 44 22 Gemini 17
Venus 26 Gemini 22 4 Aries 5 22 Gemini 1
Mars 20 Aquarius 14 8 Leo 32 13 Pisces 35
Jupiter 13 Taurus 47 22 Gemini 39 22 Taurus 21
Saturn 2 Capricorn 8 28 Pisces 22 29 Sagittarius 56
Uranus 0 Capricorn 38 26 Taurus 42 29 Sagittarius 21
Neptune 10 Capricorn 0 1 Aries 17 9 Capricorn 15
Pluto 11 Scorpio 1 3 Aquarius 48 10 Scorpio 6
Rahu 20 Pisces 25 24 Pisces 48 18 Pisces 28
Ketu 20 Virgo 25 24 Virgo 48 18 Virgo 28

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