Born on 16 May, 1988 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
37 years, 3 months, 27 days

Your next birthday is 245 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

137th day of the year 1988.

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

XXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:04 Sunset: 19:49

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on May 16, 1988

Born on May 16, 1988 : You’re the steady strategist—warm at core, sharp in action, and quietly magnetic.

  • Integrated thinker-feeler: Sun conjunct Moon and Mercury conjunct Moon mean your thoughts and emotions line up—what you say usually matches what you feel.
  • Public drive: Mars and Rahu in the 10th house from your Moon push you toward visible work, leadership, or fast career shifts.
  • Inner seeker: Life Path number 2 (partnership) with Birth number 7 (investigator) and Jupiter in the 12th house favor quiet study and intuition.
  • Transformative edges: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune in the 8th and Pluto in the 6th point to deep change through shared resources, health, and daily routines.

You’re at a stage where meaning matters: steady income, purposeful work, honest relationships. Think of yourself as someone who builds a small, dependable engine—quiet, efficient, and surprising when it fires. That practical mystique fits the life you’re shaping now.

Personality : Warmhearted

You come across as steady and kind, but you don’t wobble. With Sun and Moon joined, your inner life and outer self match—people get a consistent you. Mercury next to the Moon makes your speech feel honest and emotional; you often say what you mean. You like enthusiastic company and lose patience with excessive fear or hesitation. You adapt when needed, but you can be unforgiving when trust is broken. Watch how Mars or Saturn transits press these lines into public tests.

Talent and Abilities : Quiet Planner

Your strength is planning and practical problem‑solving. Pluto in the 6th and a strategic bent give you skill with systems, details, and transformation at work. Venus in the 2nd house from the Moon grants an instinct for value—what people will pay for or treasure. Mars + Rahu in the 10th make you brave about career moves; Jupiter in the 12th adds luck in solitude or behind-the-scenes help. Unconsciously, you plan to prove your worth. Your best hours are focused, late-night sessions that turn rough ideas into real results.

Blind Spots : Hard to Forgive

You’re loyal and helpful, but you hold on to slights. Silence can become punishment; secrets can become leverage. That tendency makes others see you as distant or intimidating at first. Procrastination sometimes hides behind “strategic delay,” and time management issues erode trust. A blunt way forward: speak early, or resentment will fossilize. Notice how Saturn or Pluto transits make these patterns louder—and harder to ignore.

Karmic Lessons : Balance Partnership & Solitude

Your chart asks you to learn two things at once: cooperate (Life Path 2) and know yourself (Birth 7). The Moon’s South Node in the 4th house suggests old family habits and attachments—especially around mother or home—that repeat until you consciously let them go. With major planets in the 8th, lessons involve shared resources, trust, and letting endings refine you. These lessons intensify during Saturn and Uranus cycles; meet them and you gain real freedom.

Family and Environment : Tense but resourceful home

You likely had access to schooling and practical support, yet home could be emotionally messy. A mother figure features strongly—attachment, coping skills, and sometimes obsession. Sibling ties may be testing. You often learned responsibility early and may have started earning young. Those early pressures teach you resilience and make you value chosen family as much as blood ties. Family patterns surface again during financial or legal cycles.

Health and Habits : Fresh food, late-night focus

You function best with fresh food, clear routines, and regular breaks. You’re productive at night and may wake early for priority work. Pluto in the 6th links health to work stress; Jupiter in the 12th asks for regular solitude and recovery. Small habits—consistent sleep, fresh meals, short daily movement—protect the engine you depend on. Watch digestive health and stress markers during heavy work cycles.

Education and Student Life : Curious but uneven

Schooling was available and useful, though home distractions or time‑management lapses sometimes reduced the payoff. You learn fast by doing, you pick up multiple skills, and you may have combined study with early work. Formal credentials matter less than applied competence for you. Expect learning to come in bursts—late nights and concentrated projects do more than steady slog.

Work, Money and Career : Visible ambition, sudden shifts

Your career is meant to be seen. Mars and Rahu in the 10th house push you into leadership, politics, media, transport, or roles that reward bold moves. Venus in the 2nd favors income from design, finance, or anything where taste meets value. The 8th-house activity (Saturn/Uranus/Neptune) warns of shifts tied to shared money, contracts, or inheritances—be meticulous with paperwork. You’re good at strategy but can be disorganized; don’t trust get-rich-quick schemes. Career turning points often line up with major transits.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense & selective

You love steadily and with depth. Sun-Moon union makes your feelings consistent; Mercury-Moon gives you clear emotional language. Venus in the 2nd values security and small material gestures. But Mars + Rahu in the 10th means work often competes with intimacy—plan for that. If you are male: your wife may be career‑minded, practical, and expect competence; she can push household systems and property choices. If you are female: your husband may be intellectual, possibly foreign-influenced or creative, and supportive of your public role. Partners see you as reliable and quietly intense, but they also feel your distance when you withdraw. Use your natural clarity—say what you need early. Expect Venus, Mars, or Rahu transits to accelerate relationship decisions or make timing urgent.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Procrastination & pride

You're effective, but your edges can sabotage you. Procrastination, a stingy streak with forgiveness, and occasional entitlement create friction. Poor time management and emotional silence hurt trust. Financial impatience invites losses; legal or family disputes can flare without careful contracts. Be brutal with two habits: file financial documents promptly and speak resentments before they calcify. Saturn and Pluto transits will test these tendencies—either they refine you or they force painful change.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Work sprints: Use 90‑minute focused blocks and a simple checklist to beat procrastination.
  • One-line nightly log: With Mercury-Moon, write one sentence about how you felt today to bleed off grudges.
  • Financial guardrail: No high-risk investment without a 48‑hour cooling-off and a second opinion.
  • Health toolkit: Prioritize fresh meals, 30 minutes of daily movement, and monthly rest days.
  • Timing strategy: Launch public moves when Mars transits support action; negotiate heavy contracts during stable Saturn phases or with legal help.

Take one small step this week—set a timed 90‑minute block and finish one task. The chart favors steady, smart momentum; transits will reveal the next push. Stay curious and intentional.


Yearly Predictions

In the realm of the cosmos, the year 2025 promises to be a year of transformation and growth for you, dear seeker. The Moon, exalted in its sign, and Mercury, a benefic planet, align to bless your endeavors with success. Obstacles and blocks that have hindered your progress shall dissolve, making way for tangible gains and achievements. Embrace the winds of change that blow, for they shall propel you towards a brighter horizon. The first half of the year, under the transit of Jupiter through your 1st house, heralds a period of renewal and rejuvenation. Your inner strength and resilience...

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What happened on May 16, 1988

  • The Shia population of Gilgit, Pakistan, faced brutal suppression by the Zia-ul Haq regime during a revolt.

May 16, 1988 Facts

What is my generation?

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 16, 2006
  • India: May 16, 2006
  • Philippines: May 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 16, 2006
  • Canada: May 16, 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 16, 2003
  • India: May 16, 2004
  • Philippines: May 16, 2004
  • United Kingdom: May 16, 2005
  • Canada: May 16, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 16, 2004
  • India: May 16, 2006
  • Philippines: May 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 16, 2005
  • Canada: May 16, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 16, 2006
  • India: May 16, 2008
  • Philippines: May 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 16, 2009
  • Canada: May 16, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 16, 2004
  • India: May 16, 2006
  • Philippines: May 16, 2004
  • United Kingdom: May 16, 2004
  • Canada: May 16, 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 16, 2006
  • India: May 16, 2009
  • Philippines: May 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 16, 2006
  • Canada: May 16, 2006

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

  • United States: May 16, 2009
  • India: May 16, 2009
  • Philippines: May 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 16, 2006
  • Canada: May 16, 2007

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

  • India: May 16, 2006
  • Canada: May 16, 2007
  • United States: May 16, 2009
  • Philippines: May 16, 2009
  • United Kingdom: May 16, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 16, 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 16, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 245 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 16, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 16, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2025
Sun 25 Taurus 36 25 Taurus 39 1 Cancer 3
Moon 29 Taurus 56 5 Capricorn 25 29 Virgo 11
Mercury 17 Gemini 25 10 Taurus 15 18 Gemini 24
Venus 29 Gemini 42 10 Aries 51 16 Gemini 53
Mars 26 Aquarius 6 12 Leo 56 18 Pisces 49
Jupiter 15 Taurus 55 24 Gemini 33 24 Taurus 18
Saturn 1 Capricorn 44 29 Pisces 11 29 Sagittarius 16
Uranus 0 Capricorn 22 27 Taurus 13 28 Sagittarius 59
Neptune 9 Capricorn 52 1 Aries 31 9 Capricorn 1
Pluto 10 Scorpio 46 3 Aquarius 47 9 Scorpio 57
Rahu 19 Pisces 57 24 Pisces 19 17 Pisces 59
Ketu 19 Virgo 57 24 Virgo 19 17 Virgo 59

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