Born on 17 November, 1988 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Scorpio

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
36 years, 9 months, 26 days

Your next birthday is 65 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

322nd day of the year 1988.

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

XXXVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:20 Sunset: 16:10

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on November 17, 1988

Born on November 17, 1988 : You’re built to lead—and to finish what others start

  • Public drive: Sun in the 10th house from your Moon—career and reputation matter.
  • Intense relationships: Venus in the 8th and Rahu conjunct Moon create deep, restless bonds.
  • Strategic energy: Mars in the 2nd plus life path 9 and birth number 8 give patient ambition with a humanitarian edge.
  • Big shifts in belief: Mercury and Pluto in the 9th from Moon point to transformations in philosophy and travel or higher study.

You show up as the person who quietly sorts the mess—then walks into a room and everyone notices the plan. Picture this: at a late-night group chat you suggest a simple structure, by morning a side project has formal roles and momentum. That’s your mix of practicality, pride, and restless feeling for meaning. Keep reading—your personality feeds your talents, and your habits explain why you sometimes stall before you sprint.

Personality : Witty

You think fast and speak with dry humor. Witty shows up like a tool: you defuse tension, make an image, and move people. You also keep distance; your aloof edge protects you when you feel vulnerable. In meetings you’ll crack the one-liner that settles a debate, then retreat to map the next step. That pride can look like pompousness to others, but it’s mainly a shield. Notice how your humor opens doors—then your reserve decides which doors you actually walk through.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic Planner

You plan like a chess player. Mars in the 2nd house from the Moon gives you a steady drive to secure resources; Mercury in the 9th gifts big-picture thinking and a persuasive voice. You work best when you can map a long game: public roles, law, strategy, marketing, or design of systems suit you. Your unconscious motive: life path 9 leans you toward service, while birth number 8 pushes for material result. When you align meaning with money, you become quietly unstoppable—especially in late-night focus sessions.

Blind Spots : Pride as Armor

Pride protects you but also narrows your view. You can come off mean or aloof, and you hold grudges longer than is useful. Rahu conjunct Moon feeds emotional hunger—you want recognition now—so impatience and secretiveness creep in. People may misread your reserve as arrogance. The trick is to let small acts of vulnerability exist alongside competence; that softens relationships without costing your edge. Notice where stubbornness costs you opportunities, then test a softer response once a month.

Karmic Lessons : Service Through Letting Go

Your chart carries a theme of completion and service. Life path 9 asks you to turn personal ambition into something that helps others. Moon’s South Node (Ketu) in the 7th suggests past-life patterns around partnership—codependency or repeating relationship roles—and Rahu with Moon pulls you toward new kinds of emotional experience. The lesson: lead without needing to control every outcome. When you do, your public work (Sun in 10th) gains deeper meaning and lasts.

Family and Environment : Complicated Roots

Your home life likely mixed comfort and conflict. Parents may have different styles—one steady and property-minded, the other more intellectual but quarrelsome—so you learned to adapt early. Attachment issues with the mother or caregiver could show up as push-pull in intimacy. There’s also a pattern of property, movement, or changing family roles. These early dynamics fuel both your hunger to secure comfort and your tendency to keep emotional distance.

Health and Habits : Night Work & Fresh Food

You do well in the night shift: creative bursts and disciplined late hours are natural. But health notes from the chart point to skin, head, and eye sensitivity, plus a tendency toward accidents if you rush. You’re fussy about food—fresh matters—and may react to stale or heavy fare. Practical moves: prioritize sleep windows, carry a simple first-aid kit, and keep medical insurance. Small rituals—short breathwork or pranayama—will steady stress spikes.

Education and Student Life : Interrupted but Resourceful

School may have felt disorganized or uneven. Breaks or backlogs in study are possible, but you pick up learning in fits and starts—and you often learn by doing. Mercury in the 9th and Pluto in the 9th from Moon point to strong later interest in philosophy, law, or foreign studies. You can thrive in unconventional education—bootcamps, travel, or self-directed study—where you turn curiosity into credentials.

Work, Money and Career : From Job to Leadership

You often start inside a structure—a job—then pivot to leadership or business. The pattern: steady income, then a bold shift supported by friends or networks (Saturn/Uranus/Neptune in the 11th from Moon). Property and foreign income are possible avenues. Avoid speculation; your chart favors calculated moves and real assets. Public recognition and mainstream visibility are realistic; when your values match your work, money follows more easily than when you chase quick wins.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense & Secretive

Your love life is magnetic and serious. Venus in the 8th and Rahu on the Moon create deep attraction and emotional turbulence—relationships can feel like initiations. You keep secrets and expect loyalty; you also test partners until they prove steadiness. You have many opposite-gender friends and sometimes unsuccessful affairs that teach you boundaries.

If you’re male: your wife may come from an earth-bound, property or healthcare background—practical, possibly short-tempered, and likely to own property. If you’re female: your husband may be connected to water, research, psychology, or public service—intense, attached to his family, and sometimes restless. Either way, partners often mirror your need for respect and space. The better path is clear communication: say what you need, then show up reliably. That steadiness calms Rahu’s hunger and turns intensity into lasting bond.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Pride & Procrastination

Be blunt: pride, procrastination, secrecy, and holding grudges will cost you more than you think. You can sabotage deals by waiting too long or by pushing people away with offhand sharpness. Health and accident risk rise when you rush. Financially, avoid speculation and gambling; slow, legal, and property-based gains suit you better. Work on planning tools and partner accountability—small structural fixes defeat big weaknesses.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Actionable insight: Convert late-night focus into structured sprints—set two 90-minute blocks for deep work each weeknight.
  • Tip: Use Pomodoro timers and a shared accountability check-in to beat procrastination.
  • Technique: Daily 5-minute pranayama or breathwork to steady Rahu-driven restlessness; journal one emotional truth each morning.
  • Tools: Budget app, legal docs for property, medical insurance, and a simple sleep tracker to protect night productivity.
  • Strategy: Volunteer or mentor (life path 9 activation)—public service channels your power constructively and calms relationship karma; review progress at each planetary cycle (Saturn/Jupiter/Pluto transits) to time changes.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense promise and potential for you, as the cosmos align to bring about positive changes and opportunities in various aspects of your life. The sub-cycle of Saturn, which runs from January 2024 to September 2026, activates the 11th house of your astrological chart, signifying gains, income, and the fulfillment of desires. This period is likely to bring financial success, increased networking opportunities, and the resolution of long-standing problems. The transit of Jupiter through the 4th house in the first half of 2025 will bring emotional stability, gains from employment, and the repayment of debts. This is...

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

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

December 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

  • November 17, 2025 is on a Monday.
  • Your next birthday is 65 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for November 17, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on November 17, 2024 Secondary Progressions for November 17, 2024
Sun 25 Scorpio 8 25 Scorpio 24 1 Capricorn 39
Moon 29 Aquarius 59 14 Gemini 17 2 Cancer 9
Mercury 17 Scorpio 1 17 Sagittarius 47 13 Capricorn 52
Venus 22 Libra 16 6 Capricorn 33 6 Sagittarius 53
Mars 2 Aries 23 3 Leo 47 15 Aries 54
Jupiter 1 Gemini 55 18 Gemini 54 27 Taurus 29
Saturn 0 Capricorn 37 12 Pisces 37 4 Capricorn 40
Uranus 29 Sagittarius 10 25 Taurus 15 1 Capricorn 15
Neptune 8 Capricorn 20 27 Pisces 14 9 Capricorn 35
Pluto 13 Scorpio 1 29 Capricorn 56 14 Scorpio 18
Rahu 10 Pisces 9 3 Aries 51 8 Pisces 14
Ketu 10 Virgo 9 3 Libra 51 8 Virgo 14

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