Born on 16 November, 1988 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Scorpio

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Capricorn

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
36 years, 9 months, 27 days

Your next birthday is 64 days away.

Life Path Number
8

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

321st day of the year 1988.

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

XXXVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:18 Sunset: 16:11

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on November 16, 1988

Born on November 16, 1988 : You’re a quiet engine of purpose and progress

  • Life Path 8 (power, money, leadership) meets Birth Number 7 (thinker, researcher).
  • Ambitious and focused — you aim for visible results and respect; you like strong, capable people.
  • Career and reputation matter: Mercury and Pluto sit in the 10th-from-Moon — you communicate to build authority.
  • Private depth: Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in the 12th-from-Moon give a hidden inner life and quiet resilience.

Picture yourself as someone who quietly drafts the climb before sprinting up the ladder. You value clarity and outcomes, but you also keep a private notebook of questions no one knows about. This mix — drive plus inward study — is your signature. Read on to see how that blend shows up in work, love, health and the patterns you’re likely to repeat.

Personality : Relentless Achiever

You are determined and precise. Life Path 8 gives you a hunger for structure, status and measurable progress; Birth Number 7 pulls you toward research, depth and solitude. In daily life that looks like someone who plans a five‑year project and will do the tedious work to reach it, yet retreats to read or reflect between moves. You prefer direct people and can lose patience with vague or overly guarded types. That tension — public ambition and private inquiry — becomes a strength if you let both parts lead when needed.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic Communicator

With Mercury and Pluto in the 10th-from-Moon, you have a talent for using words and ideas to shape your reputation. Jupiter in the 5th-from-Moon lights creative expression and risk-taking that can pay off. Mars in the 3rd-from-Moon makes your mind fast and bold in debate or short projects. Unconscious motive: you often work to convert ideas into influence and income. Think of yourself as a founder who writes the pitch, codes the prototype, then sells it — the mix of craft and sales fits you well.

Blind Spots : Controlled, Sometimes Cold

The drive to succeed can harden into control. People may see you as reserved or blunt; you may respond to emotional messiness by tightening up. Family patterns (notably issues around the mother) can create a habit of carrying worries alone. That secrecy can help in crisis but will also isolate you. A blunt example: you give practical advice at a tense moment and others hear criticism, not care. Learning soft delivery preserves relationships without cutting your edge.

Karmic Lessons : Power With Responsibility

Your chart asks you to learn how to use power rather than be used by it. Moon’s South Node in the 8th-from-Moon shows past patterns with shared resources, deep emotional entanglements or control games. The lesson is to balance authority with generosity and to let intimacy transform rather than dominate you. Saturn and the 12th-house placements suggest some debts or trials that teach humility — these lessons sharpen you, especially during major Saturn or Pluto transits.

Family and Environment : Business Roots, Complex Bonds

Your family likely includes practical, business-minded figures — a father who supports enterprise and a mother who carries emotional weight. Siblings may argue but ultimately help each other. Property, trade or transport businesses show up as family themes. That environment trains you to be responsible early; it also means you might inherit expectations about money and reputation. These roots make you reliable and hungry for security, which steers your career choices.

Health and Habits : Watch Routine and Stress

Saturn in the 12th-from-Moon and family health patterns suggest you do best with steady routines. You may be sensitive to sleep and meal timing; skipping meals or irregular sleep makes you short-tempered. There’s a tendency to bottle stress and to use work as escape. Small daily practices — scheduled meals, short walks, blue-light limits — protect both energy and patience. Pay attention to eyes, head and thyroid history in the family and get regular checkups.

Education and Student Life : Deep Student, Quick to Frustrate

You learn by going deep. As a student you likely loved research, tech, writing or philosophy; you could teach or tutor peers. At the same time, you can get quickly frustrated with slow systems or pointless assignments — that’s when your attention flares then withdraws. Self-discipline is real but needs smart pacing. A steady project or apprenticeship fits you better than scattered homework; long-term study rewards your love of mastery.

Work, Money and Career : Builder of Systems and Authority

You’re drawn to careers where you control outcomes: entrepreneurship, finance, auditing, tech with foreign ties, or roles that blend research and leadership. Mercury and Pluto in the 10th-from-Moon give you a voice that builds a public life; Jupiter in the 5th supports lucrative creative risks. Financially, you favor long-term investments over speculative bets; Rahu in the 2nd-from-Moon heightens focus on income and assets but can drive impulsive money moves during its cycles — so plan and delay big gambles. Major work shifts may arrive during Pluto or Saturn transits.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passion That Seeks Meaning

Venus in the 9th-from-Moon attracts partners who are worldly, philosophical, or foreign; love often grows through travel, study or shared belief. Mars in the 3rd-from-Moon makes conversation hot — you fight with words and make up the same way. Expect times of physical separation for work or travel; that’s common and not always a sign of failure. Children and creative projects (Jupiter in the 5th) can bring public recognition or expand your purpose.

If you’re male: your wife may come from a grounded, property-owning or practical background; she often brings stability and possibly family assets. If you’re female: your husband may be tied to research, service, or public roles, and might be attached to his family or career. In both cases, power dynamics matter — share authority and speak plainly about money and roles. When Venus and Mars cycles trigger, passion intensifies; use those periods to negotiate long-term terms, not short thrills.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impatience, Control, and Short Sight

You can be too results-oriented; impatience pushes you toward quick fixes that cost relationships or stability. Secretive money moves breed mistrust. Short planning and occasional laziness under stress are real risks. Brutal truth: a sharp edge that wins deals can also cut allies. The strongest transformation comes when you slow down, make a durable plan and learn to share authority rather than hoard it.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Create a 3–5 year financial plan and stick to long-term investments; avoid speculative bets during Rahu peaks.
  • Use a daily ritual — timed meals, 10 minutes journaling — to stabilize mood and reduce impatience.
  • Practice “soft starts” in feedback: two facts, one feeling; it keeps your bluntness from burning bridges.
  • Work with a mentor or small mastermind to channel ambition; Mercury/Pluto favor strategic communication coaching.
  • Use Saturn and Pluto transits as reset points: audit systems, simplify obligations, then rebuild with clearer rules.

Yearly Predictions

As the year 2025 unfolds, a new chapter of your life unfolds with the sub-cycle of Jupiter activating your 5th house from December 2022 to March 2025. This celestial dance promises an abundance of joy, creativity, and expansion. Embrace the opportunity to nurture your inner child and engage in activities that bring you pure pleasure. Your optimism and enthusiasm will attract like-minded individuals, leading to the formation of meaningful connections and collaborations. The sub-cycle of Saturn, reigning from March 2025 to November 2027, guides you to delve into the depths of your being. It encourages you to confront your fears,...

Read Full 2025 Report »

Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on November 16, 1988


What happened on November 16, 1988

  • The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR adopts the Estonian Sovereignty Declaration, asserting its supremacy over Soviet laws, becoming the first Soviet or Eastern Bloc entity to declare sovereignty from Moscow, influencing the collapse of the Soviet Union.

November 16, 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: November 16, 2006
  • India: November 16, 2006
  • Philippines: November 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 2006
  • Canada: November 16, 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: November 16, 2003
  • India: November 16, 2004
  • Philippines: November 16, 2004
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 2005
  • Canada: November 16, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: November 16, 2004
  • India: November 16, 2006
  • Philippines: November 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 2005
  • Canada: November 16, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: November 16, 2006
  • India: November 16, 2008
  • Philippines: November 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 2009
  • Canada: November 16, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: November 16, 2004
  • India: November 16, 2006
  • Philippines: November 16, 2004
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 2004
  • Canada: November 16, 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: November 16, 2006
  • India: November 16, 2009
  • Philippines: November 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 2006
  • Canada: November 16, 2006

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

  • United States: November 16, 2009
  • India: November 16, 2009
  • Philippines: November 16, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 2006
  • Canada: November 16, 2007

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

  • India: November 16, 2006
  • Canada: November 16, 2007
  • United States: November 16, 2009
  • Philippines: November 16, 2009
  • United Kingdom: November 16, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

December 16, 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

  • November 16, 2025 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 64 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for November 16, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on November 16, 2024 Secondary Progressions for November 16, 2024
Sun 24 Scorpio 7 24 Scorpio 24 0 Capricorn 38
Moon 15 Aquarius 59 29 Taurus 38 18 Gemini 44
Mercury 15 Scorpio 25 16 Sagittarius 48 12 Capricorn 17
Venus 21 Libra 2 5 Capricorn 22 5 Sagittarius 38
Mars 2 Aries 9 3 Leo 33 15 Aries 25
Jupiter 2 Gemini 3 19 Gemini 1 27 Taurus 35
Saturn 0 Capricorn 31 12 Pisces 37 4 Capricorn 33
Uranus 29 Sagittarius 7 25 Taurus 17 1 Capricorn 11
Neptune 8 Capricorn 19 27 Pisces 15 9 Capricorn 33
Pluto 12 Scorpio 58 29 Capricorn 55 14 Scorpio 16
Rahu 10 Pisces 12 3 Aries 55 8 Pisces 18
Ketu 10 Virgo 12 3 Libra 55 8 Virgo 18

More For Scorpio

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.

Related Links

Please select your birth date for birthday analysis.

November 1988
SMTWTFS
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930