Born on 11 August, 1988 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
37 years, 1 month, 1 day

Your next birthday is 332 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

224th day of the year 1988.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
XI-VIII-MCMLXXXVIII

XXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:38 Sunset: 19:32

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 11, 1988

Born on August 11, 1988 : You’re a warm light with a serious moral purpose

  • Sun conjunct Moon — your identity and feelings align; you act from a consistent inner compass.
  • Life Path 9 + Birth Number 2 — you lean toward service, sensitivity, and partnership.
  • Mercury 2nd and Jupiter 11th — a practical mind that finds luck through networks and values-based work.
  • Venus 12th and Rahu 8th — love feels private, deep, sometimes secret; transformation calls you inward.

You’re a Leo-born who’s not just about bright moments — you carry a weight of purpose. Think of yourself as someone with a spotlight and a backpack: you shine, but you also collect meaning. That blend makes you magnetic to charming people and loyal to causes. Small, careful choices matter; larger cycles — like Saturn or Jupiter returns — will nudge you to sharpen habits and expand social reach.

Personality : Intuitive

You feel first and decide fast because your Sun conjunct Moon stitches your ego and emotions together. You’re intuitive and often read a room before you speak. That makes you dependable; friends turn to you for steady counsel. Yet "overly emotional" can mean you wear disappointment on your sleeve. Picture a friend who always remembers birthdays and also cries at films — that’s you. Expect moments when a planet’s transit amplifies this inner radar, making you more vulnerable or more clear, depending on the cycle.

Talent and Abilities : Dependable

Your mind organizes values. With Mercury near the house of money and Jupiter in the 11th, you excel at translating ideas into practical support — sales, fundraising, community work or niche finance suit you. Mars in the 9th gives courage to teach, travel, or fight for beliefs. Unconsciously, you want beauty and meaning; Venus in a hidden place asks you to serve quietly. During Jupiter or Venus transits, networks and creative projects tend to lift off — watch for those windows.

Blind Spots : Overly Emotional

The world may see you as warm and reliable, but you sometimes misread fragility in others and react too protectively. You can cling to comfort (Moon’s South Node in the 2nd) and avoid conflict that would free you. That creates cycles: you hold onto things to feel safe, then resent the weight. Be honest about what you need to let go of — that small admission starts a big change.

Karmic Lessons : Letting Go

Your Life Path 9 asks you to release ownership and serve larger causes. Rahu in the 8th points to life patterns around transformation — intense endings, shared resources, or sudden shifts. The pull is to move from personal security toward wider compassion. That’s not punishment; it’s refinement. When Pluto or nodal cycles touch your family or 4th house themes, old debts and loyalties resurface — each time offering a chance to choose freedom over fear.

Family and Environment : Mother-influenced

Home life shaped you. Your mother likely played a strong, sometimes complicated role — supportive but intense. Ancestral threads show up: property or emotional legacies might be tied to old issues you inherit and eventually resolve. You learn early to manage moods and money inside family dynamics, and that skill becomes a quiet asset. Expect family cycles to mutate during slow planetary shifts, inviting you to rewrite familiar scripts.

Health and Habits : Routine Matters

Three planets cluster near your 6th-house themes — discipline, work, health. That mix favors steady routines but warns against burnout and scattered remedies. Watch posture, stress and daily habits; small, consistent practices pay off. When Saturn or Uranus runs through your work zone, your schedule will be tested — use those tests to build durable systems that protect both body and mind.

Education and Student Life : Practical Learner

You work hard but sometimes without steady support. That can mean odd breaks in formal schooling or intense self-directed study. You thrive in hands-on or applied fields — medicine, engineering, law, or research — and Mars in the 9th pushes toward higher learning or travel. If formal systems fail you, you’ll teach yourself and turn lived experience into expertise. Expect learning to follow your curiosity rather than a straight roadmap.

Work, Money and Career : Networked Value

You earn by turning ideas into useful services. Practical talk about value (Mercury in a finance-oriented spot) and luck via friends (Jupiter in the 11th) point to sales, banking, healing, import/export, or social enterprises. Saturn in the 6th asks for reliable output; Neptune/ Uranus add creativity or disruption. If you are male, you may lean toward leadership, technical, or risk-taking roles; if you are female, you may find strength in communication, teaching, or creative professions. Be cautious with partnerships and use contracts — cycles like Saturn returns will test and then strengthen your earning structures.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Deep, Private Love

Your love style is loyal and quietly intense. With Venus in the 12th you crave privacy and spiritual connection more than public displays. Sun-Moon unity makes you consistent and devoted. Expect delays or unconventional timing around commitment; you often meet partners through friends or during travel (Mars in the 9th, Jupiter in the 11th). If you are male, you may attract a strong-willed or dominant wife; if you are female, your husband may be closely tied to family or to water-related or service work. Partners will see your warmth but also sense a secret inner life you share slowly. Work on clear boundaries — when Venus or Saturn travel through relationship angles, patterns either deepen into trust or demand honest change.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Comfort and Avoidance

Be blunt with yourself. You cling to safety and sometimes avoid tough talks. That leads to missed chances, overspending for status, or passive anger. You can also be dramatic about hurt, which pushes people away. Address avoidance directly: name the fear, pick one small action, and follow through. That single step breaks a pattern and forces growth — it’s brutal, but it works.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set a simple morning routine (10–20 minutes) and keep it for 90 days to build resilience.
  • Use a monthly budget app and an automatic transfer to savings for financial stability.
  • Journal feelings for five minutes nightly to track emotional triggers and patterns.
  • Join one professional group or meetup this quarter to leverage your Jupiter-in-11th advantage.
  • During major transits (Saturn, Jupiter, Venus), pause decisions for 48 hours and consult a trusted friend or advisor.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, the cosmos will align to bring about a transformative period in your life. The sub-cycle of Saturn, which activates the 6th house, will bring forth a series of challenges that will test your resilience and determination. However, you will find the strength to overcome these obstacles and emerge victorious. This period will also mark a significant shift in your career as you take on new responsibilities and embark on exciting projects. Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with success and recognition. The sub-cycle of Mercury, which activates the 2nd house, will bring about positive...

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What happened on August 11, 1988

  • Osama bin Laden and other Islamic Jihadi leaders met, leading to the formation of Al-Qaeda.

August 11, 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: August 11, 2006
  • India: August 11, 2006
  • Philippines: August 11, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 11, 2006
  • Canada: August 11, 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: August 11, 2003
  • India: August 11, 2004
  • Philippines: August 11, 2004
  • United Kingdom: August 11, 2005
  • Canada: August 11, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 11, 2004
  • India: August 11, 2006
  • Philippines: August 11, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 11, 2005
  • Canada: August 11, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 11, 2006
  • India: August 11, 2008
  • Philippines: August 11, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 11, 2009
  • Canada: August 11, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 11, 2004
  • India: August 11, 2006
  • Philippines: August 11, 2004
  • United Kingdom: August 11, 2004
  • Canada: August 11, 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: August 11, 2006
  • India: August 11, 2009
  • Philippines: August 11, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 11, 2006
  • Canada: August 11, 2006

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

  • United States: August 11, 2009
  • India: August 11, 2009
  • Philippines: August 11, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 11, 2006
  • Canada: August 11, 2007

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

  • India: August 11, 2006
  • Canada: August 11, 2007
  • United States: August 11, 2009
  • Philippines: August 11, 2009
  • United Kingdom: August 11, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 11, 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

  • August 11, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
  • Your next birthday is 332 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 11, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 11, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 11, 2025
Sun 18 Leo 48 18 Leo 51 24 Virgo 35
Moon 4 Leo 57 13 Pisces 37 2 Sagittarius 7
Mercury 27 Leo 15 4 Leo 14 21 Libra 4
Venus 3 Cancer 35 12 Cancer 56 10 Leo 32
Mars 9 Aries 52 2 Libra 41 8 Aries 22
Jupiter 3 Gemini 8 13 Cancer 52 6 Gemini 7
Saturn 26 Sagittarius 23 1 Aries 7 26 Sagittarius 20
Uranus 27 Sagittarius 19 1 Gemini 12 27 Sagittarius 7
Neptune 7 Capricorn 47 1 Aries 48 7 Capricorn 24
Pluto 9 Scorpio 53 2 Aquarius 11 10 Scorpio 43
Rahu 15 Pisces 20 19 Pisces 43 13 Pisces 23
Ketu 15 Virgo 20 19 Virgo 43 13 Virgo 23

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