Born on 18 November, 1988 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Scorpio

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
36 years, 9 months, 25 days

Your next birthday is 66 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

323rd day of the year 1988.

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

XXXVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:22 Sunset: 16:09

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on November 18, 1988

Born on November 18, 1988 : You lead with purpose — a starter who carries a larger cause.

  • Life path 1: you’re a self-starter with a drive to be first and to build.
  • 9th‑house thinker (Mercury, Venus, Pluto): philosophy, travel, teaching, and deep beliefs shape choices.
  • Public focus (Sun in the 10th from the Moon): career and reputation matter; you want visible results.
  • Emotional hunger (Rahu conjunct Moon; South Node in the 7th): relationships feel fated and repeat lessons.

Picture yourself as a founder at a small startup: you sketch the first plan, argue for a bold pivot, then teach the team how to follow. That pattern—start, reshape, teach—keeps repeating in your life. It shows up at work, in relationships, and in how you learn. Keep reading and you’ll see how those moves connect to your heart, your family, and the specific work that suits you best.

Personality : Honest Trailblazer

You speak plainly and push for results. With Life Path 1, you take initiative; with birth number 9, you add a layer of purpose—your wins often feel like service. Mercury and Venus placed in the 9th house (from the Moon) make you curious about ideas, cultures, and meaning, so your bluntness comes wrapped in thought. At times you surprise people by changing direction suddenly — you’re honest, unpredictable, and broad‑minded. That energy makes you a natural leader; it also keeps others watching to see what you’ll do next, which leads into your main talents.

Talent and Abilities : Big‑picture Translator

Your gifts live where ideas meet the public. Sun in the 10th gives career visibility; Mercury and Venus in the 9th give language, teaching, or publishing skills. Pluto in the 9th adds depth: when you explain a belief or system, you change how people see it. Mars in the 2nd gives drive around earning and values — you fight for the resources that let your ideas spread. Unconscious motives include a need for recognition (Rahu + Moon) and a desire to serve big causes (9). When Jupiter transits the 4th or 10th, expect opportunities that connect home, platform, and growth.

Blind Spots : Restless Emotions

Your heart wants intensity. Rahu conjunct the Moon creates emotional hunger and restlessness; the South Node in the 7th points to repeating relationship patterns. That can make you seem unpredictable or overly needy for validation. You dislike overbearing people and prize self‑reliance in others, yet you can push partners toward the very codependency you avoid. In social settings you may appear honest to the point of bluntness — admired by some, bruising to others. Notice this pattern now; it’s the key to healthier ties ahead.

Karmic Lessons : Partnerships as Classroom

Your life asks you to learn from relationships. The South Node in the 7th suggests past‑life or early‑life patterns tied to partnerships; Rahu with the Moon pushes you to move beyond those roles and claim your own center. Birth number 9 gives a theme of compassion and completion: you’re called to finish cycles, not repeat them. Expect major relationship lessons to deepen during Rahu/Ketu cycles and when Saturn transits personal angles — these are the times you’ll either repeat old scripts or finally rewrite them.

Family and Environment : Home is important, complicated

Jupiter in the 4th (from the Moon) gives luck and growth around home, but family dynamics can carry tension. Analysis points to emotional instability in early mother ties and to responsibilities that arrive young. You may find yourself acting as mediator or fixer in family matters. That role builds resilience but can also leave you holding old obligations. In time, you either create a stable base or choose to build a new one elsewhere — often when work or study pulls you away.

Health and Habits : Stress and routine matter

You do best with a predictable routine. Sleep and digestion respond to stress, so inconsistent schedules hit you faster than most. Small issues like poor sleep or tendency to feel anxious under pressure are worth tracking. Grounding practices — consistent sleep, regular meals, short daily movement — help steady the Moon + Rahu restlessness. Watch stress during long Saturn or Pluto transits; those periods ask for extra self‑care.

Education and Student Life : Curious but easily frustrated

You love big ideas — law, philosophy, languages, religion, or subjects that take you abroad — but you may struggle with focus and time management. Studies may show breaks or shifts; talent often appears after age 12. You learn best when a subject connects to purpose. Build structure around curiosity: deadlines, accountability partners, and short goals will turn scattered interest into real credentials.

Work, Money and Career : Ambition with depth

Your career tends toward visible roles. Sun in the 10th and Mars in the 2nd make you ambitious about status and security. You may work in fields that combine public reputation and ideas: law, publishing, teaching, banking, media, or public service. If you’re male, you may be drawn to government, leadership, or finance; if you’re female, roles in communications, teaching, arts, tech, or design often fit well. Expect slow promotions or friction during Saturn cycles; Jupiter transits can bring sudden opportunities or foreign income.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, fated, and instructive

You attract relationships that feel larger than life. Rahu conjunct Moon makes attachments urgent; the South Node in the 7th shows recurring partnership themes. You prefer partners who are self‑reliant, but you often draw dominant or complicated mates — sometimes older or busier than you. If you are male: your wife may be career‑oriented, intellectual, and not always emotionally easy; age differences and a domineering streak are possible. If you are female: your husband may be involved with investigation, water‑related fields, or public service and carry strong family ties. Partners admire your honesty and public drive, but they can feel unsettled by sudden shifts. The lesson is to make your emotional needs visible and steady; when you do, relationships become growth engines rather than repeat tests.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impatience and entitlement

Be blunt: you can look entitled, impatient, and easily frustrated. Time management and follow‑through are weak points. You also react badly to people who try to control you. Left unchecked, those traits sabotage promotions, friendships, and love. Expect the hardest lessons when Saturn presses your social or career houses — these are the moments that force discipline or humiliation, but also the chance to rebuild stronger.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Structure your curiosity: use short deadlines, accountability buddies, and time blocks for deep study.
  • Ground daily: 10 minutes of breathing or walking each morning calms Moon + Rahu restlessness.
  • Practice steady communication: set expectations in relationships; name needs before frustrations spike.
  • Career moves: aim for public projects that showcase your expertise; update your CV before Jupiter transits your 10th house.
  • Use transit awareness: expect discipline and tests during Saturn phases, expansion during Jupiter cycles, and deep inner change during Pluto transits — plan rather than react.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense promise and transformative potential for you. As you journey through this significant year, the cosmos align to support your aspirations and guide you towards fulfilling your deepest desires. Embrace the transformative power of change and prepare to witness remarkable shifts in various aspects of your life. Saturn's sub-cycle, which extends from October 2022 to June 2025, activates the 11th house in your astrological chart, signaling a period of profound transformation and spiritual growth. This cycle encourages you to connect with your inner self and seek deeper meaning in your life. It is an opportune time...

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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: November 18, 2006
  • India: November 18, 2006
  • Philippines: November 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 18, 2006
  • Canada: November 18, 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 18, 2003
  • India: November 18, 2004
  • Philippines: November 18, 2004
  • United Kingdom: November 18, 2005
  • Canada: November 18, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: November 18, 2004
  • India: November 18, 2006
  • Philippines: November 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 18, 2005
  • Canada: November 18, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: November 18, 2006
  • India: November 18, 2008
  • Philippines: November 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 18, 2009
  • Canada: November 18, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: November 18, 2004
  • India: November 18, 2006
  • Philippines: November 18, 2004
  • United Kingdom: November 18, 2004
  • Canada: November 18, 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 18, 2006
  • India: November 18, 2009
  • Philippines: November 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 18, 2006
  • Canada: November 18, 2006

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

  • United States: November 18, 2009
  • India: November 18, 2009
  • Philippines: November 18, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 18, 2006
  • Canada: November 18, 2007

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

  • India: November 18, 2006
  • Canada: November 18, 2007
  • United States: November 18, 2009
  • Philippines: November 18, 2009
  • United Kingdom: November 18, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

December 18, 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 18, 2025 is on a Tuesday.
  • Your next birthday is 66 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for November 18, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on November 18, 2024 Secondary Progressions for November 18, 2024
Sun 26 Scorpio 8 26 Scorpio 25 2 Capricorn 40
Moon 14 Pisces 9 28 Gemini 37 15 Cancer 17
Mercury 18 Scorpio 38 18 Sagittarius 42 15 Capricorn 26
Venus 23 Libra 29 7 Capricorn 44 8 Sagittarius 8
Mars 2 Aries 38 4 Leo 0 16 Aries 23
Jupiter 1 Gemini 47 18 Gemini 47 27 Taurus 24
Saturn 0 Capricorn 44 12 Pisces 38 4 Capricorn 47
Uranus 29 Sagittarius 13 25 Taurus 12 1 Capricorn 18
Neptune 8 Capricorn 22 27 Pisces 14 9 Capricorn 37
Pluto 13 Scorpio 3 29 Capricorn 58 14 Scorpio 20
Rahu 10 Pisces 6 3 Aries 48 8 Pisces 11
Ketu 10 Virgo 6 3 Libra 48 8 Virgo 11

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