Born on 15 August, 1988 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
37 years, 28 days

Your next birthday is 336 days away.

Life Path Number
4

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

228th day of the year 1988.

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

XXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:44 Sunset: 19:25

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 15, 1988

Born on August 15, 1988 : You’re a pragmatic dreamer who builds permanence out of bold ideas.

  • Life path 4: disciplined builder who values structure and reliability.
  • Birth number 6: responsible, caring, pulled toward service and steady relationships.
  • Organized perfectionist: strategic at work, impatient with chaos; excels in roles that reward planning.
  • Strong mother/home imprint; career and public image linked to relationship dynamics (Venus in 10th, Mars in 7th from Moon).

You were born under a practical arc: Sun in Leo energy (creative pride) shaped by a Moon-based chart that places your Sun in the 11th house from the Moon. At 37 years old (in 2025), you carry a builder’s focus—more fixer than dreamer—yet you still crave recognition. Think of yourself as someone who sketches a bold mural, then drafts a plan to hang it straight and level. That mix of sweep and detail shows up everywhere, from your inbox to your closest relationships.

Personality : Grounded perfectionist

You prefer order. Lists, timelines and quality checks are your comfort tools. You notice the crooked picture on the wall and you won’t leave it that way. That exactness gives you reliability: people trust you with projects and details. But it also makes you fussy—small imperfections can feel like personal failures. With Mercury in the 12th from the Moon, many of your critiques are inward; you process privately before you speak. Expect this tension between pride and private doubt to surface during important transits of Saturn and Mercury.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic problem-solver

Your strongest skill is making plans that survive reality. You see systems where others see chaos. Jupiter in the 9th from the Moon fuels learning, travel and big-picture thinking; Saturn, Uranus and Neptune clustered in the 4th point to a mind shaped by complex family patterns—so you often convert emotional experience into practical strategies. Unconscious motive: security. You organize not just for efficiency but to protect what matters, which makes you a natural in consultancy, administration, law, engineering or medicine.

Blind Spots : The quiet cruelty of high standards

Your default is “fix it.” That can translate as impatience, micromanaging, or cold correction when warmth is needed. People may hear your honesty as harshness. You also tend to delegate reluctantly—trust is earned, rarely given. With Pluto in the 2nd from the Moon, your value system can be intense; money and self-worth are places where power plays show up. Notice how pride keeps you from apologizing—this is the soft place that needs careful work.

Karmic Lessons : Duty, boundaries, and relearning surrender

Moon’s South Node in the 12th from the Moon suggests past habits of isolation or self-sacrifice. This life asks you to move from hidden service to visible competence. Saturn in the 4th asks you to repair family structures; Rahu in the 6th pushes you into daily service and conflict-resolution. In short: transform private pain into public competence. When Jupiter or Pluto make key transits, you’ll get clearer chances to rewrite these patterns—pay attention and act.

Family and Environment : Mother-shaped roots

Your family life matters. The charts point to a mother whose approval matters deeply—her blessing often shapes your fortunes. Family may favor joint living and practical trades (building materials, salons, care professions are possible themes). Expect strong loyalty and occasional clashes with a hardworking father figure. Property and vehicles often mark family status. These roots are steady but sometimes tangled—fixing them is part of your work.

Health and Habits : Stress, thyroid, and posture

Stress shows up physically: thyroid issues, skin sensitivity, and back or shoulder complaints are possible themes. You do best with steady routines: sleep, simple meal timing, and short daily movement. Small rituals—ten minutes of breathing or a five-minute walk after work—will reduce the tension that otherwise accumulates in the neck and shoulders. Get routine checkups; preventative care pays off.

Education and Student Life : Lifelong learner

You study longer than most. Formal degrees or correspondence courses suit you, and you may return to study in mid-career. You learn by practicing and by teaching others; research and legal or medical branches call to you. You can be confident yet easily frustrated—so structure study time and avoid jumping tracks too quickly. This steady appetite for learning becomes a career engine if you let it.

Work, Money and Career : Reliable strategist, service-first

You thrive in service roles, steady jobs and consultancies. Big risky investments are a trap—history suggests you may make large purchases or investments that later become headaches. You’re better off with recurring income, professional credentials, or disciplined savings. You can do well in civil engineering, medicine, law, government service, or real estate brokerage—roles where planning and ethics matter. Watch your impulse to control every variable; delegating is a skill to learn.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal but tested

You fall in love readily and you expect commitment to feel practical and stable. Mars in the 7th brings heat into partnerships—passion and conflict arrive hand in hand. Venus in the 10th connects love with public life, so a partner may be tied to your career or social image. If you are male: your wife is often a working woman, may own property, and marital disagreements can involve parental homes; skin or eye issues in a partner are possible. If you are female: your husband may be attached to his father’s influence or come from structured professions like government or the military. In any case, partners test your need for control; learning to soften without losing boundaries is the central relationship work. Expect episodes of strain to intensify during Mars and Venus transits—those are the moments you either break or rebuild.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control, pride, and risky bets

You can be rigid and unforgiving. Your perfectionism alienates allies and makes delegation feel impossible. Financially, you may overcommit to large single bets instead of steady portfolios. Emotionally, pride stops you from admitting error. Fix these and you unlock greater ease; ignore them and your wins feel hollow.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set a rule: cap any single risky investment at 20% of savings.
  • Delegate one small task per week to build trust—use Trello or Notion to track it.
  • Daily 10-minute breathwork or walking ritual to loosen shoulder tension.
  • Schedule thyroid and skin checkups annually; prevention beats fixes.
  • Create a two-column journal: “What I control / What I release” to soften perfectionism.

Each section here is a step: you start with structure, then face the parts of you that resist letting go. Keep building—your next transit could turn a stubborn problem into a clear opportunity for growth.


Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense promise and opportunities for you, as the cosmos aligns in your favor. The sub-cycle of Rahu activates the 6th house, bringing forth a period of introspection and self-discovery. This introspection will help you shed light on hidden aspects of yourself, allowing you to embrace your true potential. You may find yourself drawn to spiritual practices or alternative healing modalities that resonate with your inner self. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, which activates the 9th house, brings forth a period of expansion and growth. This is an excellent time to pursue higher education, embark on long-distance travel,...

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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: August 15, 2006
  • India: August 15, 2006
  • Philippines: August 15, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2006
  • Canada: August 15, 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 15, 2003
  • India: August 15, 2004
  • Philippines: August 15, 2004
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2005
  • Canada: August 15, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 15, 2004
  • India: August 15, 2006
  • Philippines: August 15, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2005
  • Canada: August 15, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 15, 2006
  • India: August 15, 2008
  • Philippines: August 15, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2009
  • Canada: August 15, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 15, 2004
  • India: August 15, 2006
  • Philippines: August 15, 2004
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2004
  • Canada: August 15, 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 15, 2006
  • India: August 15, 2009
  • Philippines: August 15, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2006
  • Canada: August 15, 2006

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

  • United States: August 15, 2009
  • India: August 15, 2009
  • Philippines: August 15, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2006
  • Canada: August 15, 2007

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

  • India: August 15, 2006
  • Canada: August 15, 2007
  • United States: August 15, 2009
  • Philippines: August 15, 2009
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 15, 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 15, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 336 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 15, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 15, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 15, 2025
Sun 22 Leo 38 22 Leo 42 28 Virgo 29
Moon 22 Virgo 29 10 Taurus 2 25 Capricorn 43
Mercury 4 Virgo 41 5 Leo 10 24 Libra 14
Venus 7 Cancer 6 17 Cancer 39 14 Leo 57
Mars 10 Aries 35 5 Libra 12 7 Aries 16
Jupiter 3 Gemini 39 14 Cancer 41 6 Gemini 11
Saturn 26 Sagittarius 16 0 Aries 55 26 Sagittarius 28
Uranus 27 Sagittarius 14 1 Gemini 17 27 Sagittarius 10
Neptune 7 Capricorn 42 1 Aries 43 7 Capricorn 24
Pluto 9 Scorpio 57 2 Aquarius 5 10 Scorpio 50
Rahu 15 Pisces 7 19 Pisces 30 13 Pisces 10
Ketu 15 Virgo 7 19 Virgo 30 13 Virgo 10

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