Birthday 1988 September 17

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Born on 17 September, 1988 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
36 years, 11 months, 26 days

Your next birthday is 4 days away.

Life Path Number
7

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

261st day of the year 1988.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
XVII-IX-MCMLXXXVIII

XXXVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:37 Sunset: 18:12

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on September 17, 1988

Born on September 17, 1988 : You’re the seeker who builds — curious, sensual, and strategically restless

  • Life Path 7 — a thoughtful seeker of meaning; Birth Number 8 — practical drive for power and security.
  • Sun & Mercury in the 11th (from the Moon): you thrive in groups and turn ideas into influence.
  • Mars in the 5th gives bold creativity; Venus in the 9th loves romance that feels like travel or philosophy.
  • Money and self-worth shaded by Saturn, Uranus, Neptune in the 2nd — structure, sudden change, and idealism around security.

You move between big-picture thinking and real-world results. Picture yourself at a weekend hackathon: you pitch a radical idea, charm the room, then disappear for a quiet week of research. That rhythm — public spark, private depth — repeats through your life and intensifies during key planetary cycles like Jupiter or Saturn transits.

Personality : Energetic, probing

You are energetic and probing; you hate laziness and you’re drawn to youthful, lively company. With Sun and Mercury in the 11th house from the Moon, your emotional wiring lights up in groups, social causes, and networks. Mars in the 5th adds competitive play: you take risks for things you love — projects, flirtations, or creative bets. You can be sensual and intense in moments of pleasure. Expect short, electric bursts of action when Mercury or Mars cycle through your chart — those are your “do” windows.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic hard worker

You combine sharp analysis with practical stamina. You like math and systems; memory and perfectionism help you master technical fields. Mercury in the 11th makes you a networked thinker — good at idea-sharing, marketing, or running a small agency. Jupiter in the 7th boosts partnership-based gains: teaming up multiplies your resources. Unconscious motive: you chase stability and recognition (Birth Number 8), so you turn curiosity (Life Path 7) into initiatives that produce results. Watch Jupiter transits — they often open doors to collaborators.

Blind Spots : Perfectionism and impatience

Your core emotion is driven by a need for meaningful achievement. You can be impatient with slow people and blind to how your restlessness reads as inconsistency. Time-management is a real leak: you start strong but lose steam, which invites disappointment or feeling cheated. Saturn in the 2nd asks you to value steady work; until you accept small, boring steps, earnings and trust will wobble. When Saturn or Uranus trigger your money house, that tendency becomes impossible to ignore.

Karmic Lessons : From public role to private roots

With the Moon’s South Node in the 10th, you carry patterns tied to public duty and reputation — maybe you’ve been expected to perform or lead. Rahu in the 4th urges you toward home, comfort, and a newer emotional foundation. The lesson: balance outer life with inner rest. Pluto in the 12th asks for deep, sometimes hidden transformation — confronting old fears frees you to choose softer priorities. Major node and Pluto cycles will spotlight these themes at turning points.

Family and Environment : Emotionally complex home

Your family story mixes practical, land- or work-oriented influences with emotional volatility at home. The mother figure may have anxious or obsessive tendencies; the father line tends to be grounded and may move or shift responsibilities. Siblings can be educated and active — their choices affect you publicly. Early household instability may explain both your drive for security and your hunger for an inner sanctuary. These dynamics often surface again during Rahu/Ketu cycles.

Health and Habits : Food lover; watch eyes and nerves

You enjoy food and comfort; snacks are a constant companion. The cluster in the 2nd house suggests sensitivity around metabolism, eyes, and nerve tension. Rather than dramatic warnings, treat this as a pattern to manage: routine eye checks, movement to break long sitting, and habits that reduce anxiety. Pay attention when Saturn transits your health angles — it tends to make issues practical and fixable if addressed early.

Education and Student Life : Bright but uneven

Early schooling may have felt unfocused or unsupported. Still, you pick up expertise where you care — often in math, technical fields, arts, or languages. Many like you take breaks and return to study, sometimes earning multiple degrees or certifications. Mercury’s placement makes group learning and online communities powerful accelerators for you; use them when Mercury and Jupiter form favorable aspects.

Work, Money and Career : Strategic connector

You work best where ideas meet real value: finance, accounting (Chartered Accountant style), tech, marketing, food service, or public roles. Jupiter in the 7th rewards partnership; Saturn/Uranus/Neptune in the 2nd mean income comes with structure, sudden shifts, or idealistic spending. If you’re male, you may tilt toward leadership, engineering, or high-stakes business; if you’re female, you may be drawn to teaching, creative arts, or healing roles — both sexes can thrive in transformative careers. Plan for buffers when Saturn or Uranus affect your 2nd house.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate explorer

Your love style mixes restless curiosity (Rahu) with playful desire (Mars in the 5th) and a taste for the exotic or philosophical (Venus in the 9th). You fall fast and flirt loudly, then expect depth. Partners see you as witty, intense, and at times emotionally unavailable — you can be accused of prioritizing ideas over presence. If you’re male, your wife may come from a background tied to travel, arts, or care professions and will challenge your restlessness. If you’re female, your husband may be emotionally attached to home or family and driven by research, service, or creative work. Small fights flare from impatience and unmet routines; commitment happens when you pair passion with predictable attention. Expect relationship themes to amplify during Jupiter transits to the 7th and Rahu cycles to the 4th — those periods deliver breakthroughs or tests.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Finish what you start

Be blunt: time-management and a restless streak will cost you trust and money if left unchecked. You can be easily distracted by new ideas, vulnerable to shortcuts, and prone to sharp judgments of “lazy” people. Financial surprises and jealousy over status are recurring pain points. Face these directly: schedule, delegate, and stop romanticizing chaos. The payoff is stability and more creative risk-taking that actually lands.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Block your day into 90-minute deep-work sessions; use Pomodoro for follow-through.
  • Channel restlessness into one creative project and ship a MVP every 90 days.
  • Build a 3–6 month emergency fund; automate savings and review during Saturn transits.
  • Address childhood anxiety patterns with therapy, breathwork, or somatic practices.
  • Use your 11th-house strength: join 2 purposeful groups monthly to meet collaborators and partners.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a time of remarkable growth and transformation for you. As the Sun, the celestial body governing your life force and vitality, joins forces with the benefic planet Mercury, you will find yourself basking in the spotlight, radiating confidence and charisma. This dynamic duo will empower you to overcome obstacles and hurdles that may have previously held you back, propelling you towards progress and prosperity. Embrace this period as an opportunity to shine your light brightly upon the world, leaving an indelible mark wherever you go. The first half of the year will be particularly...

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Some famous persons born on September 17, 1988

What happened on September 17, 1988

  • The 1988 Summer Olympics are held in Seoul, South Korea.

September 17, 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: September 17, 2006
  • India: September 17, 2006
  • Philippines: September 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 2006
  • Canada: September 17, 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: September 17, 2003
  • India: September 17, 2004
  • Philippines: September 17, 2004
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 2005
  • Canada: September 17, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: September 17, 2004
  • India: September 17, 2006
  • Philippines: September 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 2005
  • Canada: September 17, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: September 17, 2006
  • India: September 17, 2008
  • Philippines: September 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 2009
  • Canada: September 17, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: September 17, 2004
  • India: September 17, 2006
  • Philippines: September 17, 2004
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 2004
  • Canada: September 17, 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: September 17, 2006
  • India: September 17, 2009
  • Philippines: September 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 2006
  • Canada: September 17, 2006

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

  • United States: September 17, 2009
  • India: September 17, 2009
  • Philippines: September 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 2006
  • Canada: September 17, 2007

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

  • India: September 17, 2006
  • Canada: September 17, 2007
  • United States: September 17, 2009
  • Philippines: September 17, 2009
  • United Kingdom: September 17, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

October 17, 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

  • September 17, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 4 days away.

Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for September 17, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on September 17, 2024 Secondary Progressions for September 17, 2024
Sun 24 Virgo 35 24 Virgo 52 0 Scorpio 4
Moon 2 Sagittarius 7 12 Pisces 56 3 Aries 31
Mercury 21 Libra 4 13 Virgo 15 12 Libra 28
Venus 10 Leo 32 22 Libra 53 21 Virgo 58
Mars 8 Aries 22 7 Cancer 19 0 Aries 3
Jupiter 6 Gemini 7 20 Gemini 32 4 Gemini 51
Saturn 26 Sagittarius 20 15 Pisces 15 28 Sagittarius 19
Uranus 27 Sagittarius 7 27 Taurus 10 28 Sagittarius 1
Neptune 7 Capricorn 24 28 Pisces 36 7 Capricorn 44
Pluto 10 Scorpio 43 29 Capricorn 46 12 Scorpio 0
Rahu 13 Pisces 23 7 Aries 5 11 Pisces 28
Ketu 13 Virgo 23 7 Libra 5 11 Virgo 28

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