Born on 18 July, 1988 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
37 years, 1 month, 25 days

Your next birthday is 308 days away.

Life Path Number
6

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

200th day of the year 1988.

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

XXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:02 Sunset: 20:10

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on July 18, 1988

Born on July 18, 1988 : You’re a proud visionary who leads with style and service

  • Visible leadership: Venus and Jupiter in the 10th (from the Moon) point to public success and a reputation you build on charm and results.
  • Service + status: Life Path 6 and Birth Number 9 mix duty and big-picture ideals—you want to help and be seen doing it.
  • Magnetic partnerships: Rahu in the 7th and Moon’s South Node on the Moon bring intense, repeating relationship themes.
  • Creative tension: Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in the 5th house give disciplined creativity that’s often interrupted by sudden changes.

You act like someone who loves applause but goes backstage to plan the next act. You want to be recognized, but you also carry a sense of duty. That mix can turn you into a leader who not only performs, but cares for the team that makes the show possible. Watch how public cycles (like Jupiter and Saturn transits) light up or test your reputation—those are the seasons you’ll feel most seen and most tested.

Personality : Proud Visionary

You wear pride like a practical jacket: it fits, shows polish, and protects. On the surface you appear confident and showy at times. Beneath that, the Sun in the 12th (from your Moon) hums with private concern and a need to recharge alone. Mercury in the 11th helps you find allies and pitch big plans to groups. You prefer self-reliant people and you bristle at stiff, humorless attitudes. Channel your pride toward service (Life Path 6) and it becomes fuel rather than a barrier—especially during reputation-building transits.

Talent and Abilities : Connector and Public Achiever

Your strengths sit where networking meets craft. Mercury in the 11th gives you social savvy; Venus and Jupiter in the 10th support a career with visibility. Pluto in the 3rd sharpens your speech—when you speak, people listen. Mars in the 8th gives you grit for deep projects, crisis work, or finance. Unconscious motive: you want to be seen as useful and exceptional. So you build networks, then use them to create opportunities. When Jupiter cycles through public angles, doors open; use those windows.

Blind Spots : Short temper and image-first moves

You can come off as proud or competitive. That pride helps you climb, but it also makes you intolerant of public humiliation. You may rush decisions to protect your image, then regret the fallout. Education or quick jobs may teach you to move fast, not always to listen. This pattern repeats until you slow down and let Saturn’s lessons sink in—then your strategic patience becomes your edge.

Karmic Lessons : Duty, reputation, and repeating ties

Moon’s South Node conjunct the Moon signals familiar emotional habits that return across lifetimes. Rahu in the 7th pulls you into intense partnerships that force growth. Your karmic task: turn visibility into honest service and let go of old emotional scripts tied to family patterns. Life Path 6 asks you to accept responsibility without losing yourself. When major transits touch your 7th or Moon, expect relational themes to resurface—those are your most fertile classrooms.

Family and Environment : Mother, duty, and occasional friction

Family life feels meaningful but testing. The charts point to a strong maternal influence—supportive, disciplined, and sometimes demanding. A stubborn or practical paternal presence shapes your respect for structure. Siblings or relatives may need help at times; you often step in. Home can be both a base and a pressure point; moving for growth (to a city or capital) may change your fortunes. Expect family themes to be a long game, not a quick fix.

Health and Habits : High energy with digestive sensitivity

Your engine runs hot. Competitive drive and a quick temper can show up as acidity, ulcers, or stress-related digestion problems if you don’t manage pressure. Mars’ placement suggests a need to protect hands, back, and spine—physical work or sports suit you, but practice care. Simple habits—regular sleep, breathwork, and grounding movement—reduce flare-ups. During active Mars or Saturn transits, be extra cautious with risky tasks.

Education and Student Life : Practical learner, easily bored in class

Formal schooling may have felt slow or uninspiring. You learn rapidly in real-world settings and often land a job quickly after studies. You thrive with hands-on projects, tech, or creative labs where your leadership shows. To grow, combine self-directed learning with structure—short, focused courses or apprenticeships fit you. Saturn cycles reward steady study; use them to deepen skills you already enjoy.

Work, Money and Career : Independent leader, real estate and public roles

You prefer running the show. Business, leadership roles, real estate, or public-facing careers suit you. Venus and Jupiter in the 10th help bring clients and status; Mars supports real-estate or finance moves. Income streams can be steady—rental or long-term commissions are likely. Watch property decisions carefully; disputes or budget overruns are a real risk. Time career pushes to coincide with favorable Jupiter transits for maximum leverage.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, karmic partnerships

Your love life pulls you into stories that feel “meant to teach.” Rahu in the 7th and the Moon’s nodal pattern create repeated relationship lessons—magnetism, drama, and growth. You attract partners who are striking or unconventional, and you often learn about yourself through the relationship’s pressure points. You like self-reliant lovers; you’re irritated by the overly serious and drawn to people who keep their independence.

If you are male: your wife is likely practical, earth-tied or vocational—someone steady who values reputation, service, and may come from a traditional household. If you are female: your husband may be tied to water-related, research, or creative professions—someone drawn to psychology, travel, or the arts and closely attached to family roots.

Expect cycles of intense attraction followed by tests. Mars transits can raise passion; Saturn transits can reveal what endures. Honest boundaries and steady communication turn thrilling patterns into lasting partnership—learn those skills and you transform attraction into mature alliance.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Pride, impulsive image moves, and family friction

Be blunt with yourself: pride can isolate you. You rush to protect your status, then patch relationships. You get bored in routine, so you jump jobs or projects without finishing. Property and family issues can sap time and cash if handled carelessly. If you don’t manage temper and impulsiveness, you’ll trade short-term wins for long-term headaches. Face the pattern, or it will face you—harder.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Channel pride into service: volunteer leadership roles (Life Path 6) that showcase you without costing relationships.
  • Grounding routine: 10 minutes of breathwork, 20 minutes of walking daily to reduce acidity and temper spikes.
  • Career moves: time big launches to Jupiter transits to the 10th; favor entrepreneurship, real estate, or public roles.
  • Relationship practice: set clear boundaries, schedule honest check-ins, and avoid blaming when Rahu-driven intensity peaks.
  • Tools: a budget spreadsheet, a legal check before property deals, therapy or coaching, and a transit calendar to plan big choices.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you embark on your 36th journey around the sun, the cosmos has aligned to orchestrate a symphony of opportunities and challenges. The sub-cycle of Saturn, which began in November 2022 and culminates in July 2025, will activate your 5th house, bringing forth significant events related to your creativity, romance, and personal growth. During this transformative period, you will have the chance to explore new avenues of self-expression, whether through artistic pursuits, writing, or innovative projects. Your passion and dedication will attract like-minded individuals, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations. Embrace the transformative power of this cycle...

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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: July 18, 2006
  • India: July 18, 2006
  • Philippines: July 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 2006
  • Canada: July 18, 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: July 18, 2003
  • India: July 18, 2004
  • Philippines: July 18, 2004
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 2005
  • Canada: July 18, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: July 18, 2004
  • India: July 18, 2006
  • Philippines: July 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 2005
  • Canada: July 18, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: July 18, 2006
  • India: July 18, 2008
  • Philippines: July 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 2009
  • Canada: July 18, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: July 18, 2004
  • India: July 18, 2006
  • Philippines: July 18, 2004
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 2004
  • Canada: July 18, 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: July 18, 2006
  • India: July 18, 2009
  • Philippines: July 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 2006
  • Canada: July 18, 2006

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

  • United States: July 18, 2009
  • India: July 18, 2009
  • Philippines: July 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 2006
  • Canada: July 18, 2007

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

  • India: July 18, 2006
  • Canada: July 18, 2007
  • United States: July 18, 2009
  • Philippines: July 18, 2009
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 18, 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

  • July 18, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 308 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for July 18, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 18, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 18, 2025
Sun 25 Cancer 51 25 Cancer 54 1 Virgo 18
Moon 13 Virgo 51 29 Aries 2 16 Capricorn 50
Mercury 9 Cancer 13 15 Leo 34 19 Virgo 59
Venus 17 Gemini 11 15 Gemini 14 15 Cancer 33
Mars 1 Aries 59 17 Virgo 57 11 Aries 27
Jupiter 29 Taurus 25 8 Cancer 43 4 Gemini 37
Saturn 27 Sagittarius 29 1 Aries 47 26 Sagittarius 7
Uranus 27 Sagittarius 59 0 Gemini 28 27 Sagittarius 7
Neptune 8 Capricorn 19 2 Aries 7 7 Capricorn 34
Pluto 9 Scorpio 45 2 Aquarius 44 10 Scorpio 6
Rahu 16 Pisces 36 20 Pisces 59 14 Pisces 39
Ketu 16 Virgo 36 20 Virgo 59 14 Virgo 39

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