Born on 23 May, 1988 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Gemini

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
37 years, 3 months, 20 days

Your next birthday is 252 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

144th day of the year 1988.

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

XXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 03:55 Sunset: 19:59

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on May 23, 1988

Born on May 23, 1988 : Your restless heart wants public impact — and it can get it

  • Life path 9, Birth number 5: service, change, freedom.
  • Sun in the 10th house from the Moon: career and reputation drive you.
  • Mercury & Venus in the 11th: you win through networks and friendly influence.
  • Mars + Rahu in the 7th and Moon's South Node conjunct the Moon: intense, repeating relationship patterns.

You feel pulled to work that matters, to be seen, and to keep moving. That mix makes you a connector and a mover — someone who can turn a small idea into public momentum. Expect big swings, useful friendships, and relationship lessons that repeat until you learn them.

Personality : Generous

You give time, resources, and energy readily. At the same time you want recognition — and that desire can read as pride. In practice this looks like stepping up to lead a cause or taking on public roles (Sun in the 10th), then getting impatient with people who feel shallow. You’re magnetic, vocal, and driven. Learn to let your generosity be quiet sometimes and it becomes influence instead of leverage. That pattern points straight toward your talents.

Talent and Abilities : Networked communicator

Your real power is how you connect people and ideas. Mercury and Venus in the 11th house from the Moon give you charm in groups and the ability to turn networks into resources. Pluto in the 3rd makes your words transformative; Jupiter in the 9th adds a big-picture view — travel, law, media, teaching or international work suit you. Unconscious motive: approval through usefulness. When you focus service-first, doors open; during Jupiter transits that boost is especially visible.

Blind Spots : Harsh judge of shallowness

You hate superficiality and you show it. That bluntness wins respect but pushes people away. With the Moon’s South Node near your Moon, you can repeat defensive emotional habits — reacting before you listen. You may call someone out for being shallow, only to find you shut down a helpful ally. Watch for Mars or Rahu transits that spike impatience; use those moments to pause instead of judge.

Karmic Lessons : Let go of repeating relationship scripts

Moon’s South Node conjunct your Moon and Rahu in the 7th house point to relationship karma: similar issues reappear until you change your response. Saturn in the 5th asks for discipline in pleasure and creativity. The task is to turn ego-driven control into compassionate service. Expect major shifts during Saturn or Jupiter cycles — these are moments where old patterns loosen or harden, depending on your choice.

Family and Environment : Supportive yet tense

Your home life likely mixed material support with emotional friction. The father figure often helps practically; the mother may carry health or emotional challenges. Parents disagree at times, and you learned coping skills early. You often protect siblings. That background pushed you toward independence and public roles, and it helps explain both your drive and the low self-esteem you may battle quietly.

Health and Habits : Watch sleep and stress

You run on late nights and an irregular clock, which can create headaches, eye strain, skin or digestion issues, and a slightly higher accident risk. Simple routines matter: steady sleep, regular meals, and daily breathing or grounding practice reduce flare-ups. Health dips often align with heavy Saturn or Mars transits — plan checkups around those cycles.

Education and Student Life : Non-linear learning

Your learning path may include pauses, backtracks, or on-the-job education. Early schooling may have felt unsupported; later you pick up deep, practical skills through work and travel. Jupiter in the 9th favors higher study or learning abroad later in life. Discipline and mentorship turn educational gaps into distinct advantages.

Work, Money and Career : Public-facing and pivot-friendly

Sun in the 10th pushes you into visible roles. Mercury & Venus in the 11th mean friends and networks bring opportunities. You may start with a job, then pivot to entrepreneurship or leadership. Professions that fit: media, law, travel, marketing, tech, teaching, social enterprise. Money can come via property or foreign sources. Avoid speculation; your safest gains come from steady networks and well-timed Jupiter/Saturn windows.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Magnetic but repetitive

You attract partners through groups, causes, and your social circle — friendships easily turn romantic because your charm works in networks. Mars and Rahu in the 7th add intense chemistry and conflict, so relationships can feel magnetic and combustible. The Moon’s South Node near your Moon means similar emotional themes recur until you change them: impatience, testing, or control are common patterns.

If you’re male: your wife is likely career-oriented, possibly owning property and direct in speech; she may be short-tempered and ambitious. If you’re female: your husband may be business-minded or intellectual, supported by friends, sometimes argumentative. Expect phases of separation or travel for work after marriage and early financial wobbles that later stabilize. The healthiest path: honest boundaries, steady communication, and letting past scripts dissolve — often during Saturn or Rahu cycles.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Ego and inconsistency

Be blunt with yourself: your pride, impatience, and appetite for novelty can sabotage good things. You start projects and abandon them. You can be harsh with people you deem shallow. Childhood low self-esteem reappears under stress. Take responsibility: consistency beats charisma when you want something to last.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Sleep: set a fixed sleep/wake time — aim for 7–8 hours.
  • Money: keep a 6-month emergency fund; avoid gambling and speculation.
  • Mental health: 10 minutes daily pranayama or breathwork to steady the Moon.
  • Networks: attend 2–3 group/meetup events monthly to activate Mercury/Venus in the 11th.
  • Service: use Life Path 9 — volunteer quarterly to align reputation with purpose.

Use structure to hold your fire. When Saturn or Jupiter move in your chart, the effort you put in quietly compounds — and then opportunity shows up in a big way.


Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, the cosmic tapestry aligns in a way that promises growth, success, and spiritual awakening for you. As Jupiter, the planet of fortune and wisdom, transits through the 10th and 11th houses, you will find yourself on a journey of self-discovery and profound transformation. The first half of the year brings a surge of energy and drive as Jupiter resides in the 10th house. Your professional life takes center stage, and you may find yourself taking on new challenges and responsibilities. This is a time to showcase your skills and talents, and your efforts will be recognized...

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

  • United States: May 23, 2006
  • India: May 23, 2006
  • Philippines: May 23, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 23, 2006
  • Canada: May 23, 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 23, 2003
  • India: May 23, 2004
  • Philippines: May 23, 2004
  • United Kingdom: May 23, 2005
  • Canada: May 23, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 23, 2004
  • India: May 23, 2006
  • Philippines: May 23, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 23, 2005
  • Canada: May 23, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 23, 2006
  • India: May 23, 2008
  • Philippines: May 23, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 23, 2009
  • Canada: May 23, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 23, 2004
  • India: May 23, 2006
  • Philippines: May 23, 2004
  • United Kingdom: May 23, 2004
  • Canada: May 23, 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 23, 2006
  • India: May 23, 2009
  • Philippines: May 23, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 23, 2006
  • Canada: May 23, 2006

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

  • United States: May 23, 2009
  • India: May 23, 2009
  • Philippines: May 23, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 23, 2006
  • Canada: May 23, 2007

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

  • India: May 23, 2006
  • Canada: May 23, 2007
  • United States: May 23, 2009
  • Philippines: May 23, 2009
  • United Kingdom: May 23, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 23, 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 23, 2026 is on a Saturday.
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Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 23, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 23, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 23, 2025
Sun 2 Gemini 20 2 Gemini 24 7 Cancer 44
Moon 27 Leo 40 8 Aries 28 0 Capricorn 15
Mercury 23 Gemini 51 24 Taurus 8 18 Gemini 53
Venus 0 Cancer 26 16 Aries 50 14 Gemini 29
Mars 0 Pisces 36 16 Leo 29 22 Pisces 41
Jupiter 17 Taurus 34 26 Gemini 4 25 Taurus 46
Saturn 1 Capricorn 20 29 Pisces 45 28 Sagittarius 45
Uranus 0 Capricorn 9 27 Taurus 37 28 Sagittarius 42
Neptune 9 Capricorn 44 1 Aries 41 8 Capricorn 49
Pluto 10 Scorpio 35 3 Aquarius 44 9 Scorpio 52
Rahu 19 Pisces 34 23 Pisces 57 17 Pisces 37
Ketu 19 Virgo 34 23 Virgo 57 17 Virgo 37

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