Born on 17 August, 1989 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
36 years, 26 days

Your next birthday is 338 days away.

Life Path Number
7

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

229th day of the year 1989.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Snake (蛇)
Roman Numerals
XVII-VIII-MCMLXXXIX

XXXVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:47 Sunset: 19:21

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 17, 1989

Born on August 17, 1989 : You lead partnerships like a quiet strategist — intentional, magnetic, and built for depth

  • Partnership-first: Sun, Mercury & Mars in the 7th house (from your Moon) put one-on-one life front and center.
  • Inner seeker + ambition: Life Path 7 with Birth Number 8 — curiosity that wants security and results.
  • Intensity in intimacy: Venus in the 8th and Rahu conjunct Moon give magnetic attraction and transformative relationships.
  • Network power: Saturn, Uranus & Neptune in the 11th, Pluto in the 9th — friends, sudden shifts, and belief changes shape opportunity.

You’re about 36 now — the blend of a reflective thinker and a person who wants stability. You dislike indulgence and prefer practical moves. Much of your life plays out across relationships: communication, negotiation, and partnership strategy. When planets activate your relationship houses, expect big lessons and big opportunities.

Personality : Optimistic

You come off upbeat and steady, even when you keep a distance. Your optimism shows as quiet confidence rather than loud cheer; you prefer solutions to drama. Because Mercury and Mars align with the 7th, you talk and act to fix partnership problems — you negotiate, persuade, and move the game forward. That calm hopefulness pulls people in, but your distance keeps them guessing. Let that guarded optimism motivate you, and it becomes influence rather than isolation.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic Planner

Your strengths lie in planning, research, and calm execution. Life Path 7 gives you a probing mind; Jupiter in the 5th supports creative timing and risk-on moments. You do well with mediation, investigative roles, tech or finance, and projects that need patience. Unconsciously you aim for security and control — you plan not just to win, but to feel safe. When you use strategy to deepen trust instead of shut people out, your skill becomes a true advantage.

Blind Spots : Aloofness

Your guarded nature can look like indifference. Rahu conjunct the Moon and a South Node linked to the 7th suggest repeating patterns: you may withdraw instead of naming hurt, or withhold to test loyalty. That silence can be read as coldness. You hold grudges and sometimes store private weapons — a secret becomes a bargaining chip. The challenge is to turn silence from protection into a thoughtful pause that opens honest conversation.

Karmic Lessons : Relationship Karma

Nodes and Moon placements point to relationship lessons that repeat until you learn them. You’re being asked to balance independence with surrender: to let partners close without losing yourself. Venus in the 8th adds depth and transformation — attachments will trigger your growth. Expect nodal cycles, Saturn returns, and Jupiter transits to highlight these themes; they’ll intensify what’s unresolved and offer clean starts when you choose differently.

Family and Environment : Steady Roots, Competitive Threads

Your upbringing likely taught persistence, time management, and practical skills. A steady maternal influence and a disciplined paternal shadow shaped how you handle responsibility. Sibling rivalries or sports-minded relatives may have pushed you to perform early. You tend to trust friends more than distant kin, and you carry family lessons about loyalty into your partnerships. Those lessons give you staying power — and sometimes a stubborn streak.

Health and Habits : Freshness & Nightwork

You do best on fresh food, good routines, and clear boundaries. Night hours can be your most creative and productive times, but irregular sleep trips you up. Stress shows in tension, hair thinning, or sugar imbalances if ignored. Movement that involves water — swimming or evening walks — calms you. Watch major planetary transits for periods when chronic patterns resurface; small daily habits protect bigger goals.

Education and Student Life : Practical, Focused

You learn in structured settings and apply knowledge quickly. Technical, scientific, or research fields suit you; voice and presentation skills are strengths. You may start working early or combine study with practical projects. Education becomes a ladder, not just a certificate — the real lesson is turning learning into reliable competence.

Work, Money and Career : Planner & Problem-Solver

You earn by solving problems and by managing systems: tech, research, finance, health, transport, or government roles fit well. Birth Number 8 pushes you to build assets and take leadership. Saturn and Uranus in the 11th mean friendships and networks bring steady gains or unexpected turns. Avoid get‑rich‑quick schemes; diversification and disciplined plans win long-term. When Jupiter lights your 5th, creative bets pay off — time those moves.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense and Serious

Romance for you is rarely light. With Sun, Mercury and Mars in the 7th, relationships are a place of action: you think, speak and fight for partnership. Venus in the 8th and Rahu next to the Moon add magnetism and a taste for transformative bonds — you attract people who change you, sometimes dramatically. Partners may see you as steady, useful, and attractively unreadable: reliable in logistics, private in feeling. You give security; you can struggle to offer softness.

If you are male: your wife often feels practical and grounded — tied to land, finance, healthcare, or administration. She helps stabilize the household and may be entrepreneurial or detail-focused.

If you are female: your husband often has a transformative or public-facing role — politics, military, tech, or a leadership position — and he may carry discipline and ambition similar to your father figure.

Expect relationship intensity to cycle with planetary transits: Venus or Mars will spike chemistry, nodal returns can bring fated meetings, and Saturn phases test commitment. Your best partnerships mix honest vulnerability with clear agreements — that balance turns intensity into partnership power.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Holding Grudges

You can be vindictive and exacting. Your planful nature sometimes becomes punitive — you store slights and wait for leverage. That strategy works short-term and backfires long-term. Financial impulsiveness (penny schemes) and emotional withdrawal create avoidable losses. Face the impulse to punish; choose repair, not revenge. That shift is brutal work — but it frees your best future.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Journal repeating relationship triggers for two months; note patterns before the next nodal or Saturn transit.
  • Build a "fresh food" routine and a nightly wind-down; protect sleep to preserve focus and hair/skin health.
  • Channel your voice: record short talks or take a public-speaking course to turn authority into connection.
  • Financial rule: no penny-stock plays; automate savings, diversify, and treat one account as untouchable emergency capital.
  • Practice one act of vulnerability a week (a small confession or request). Track responses and grow trust scientifically.

Yearly Predictions

As you embark on the year 2025, the cosmic tapestry weaves a vibrant pattern of opportunities and transformations. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, spanning from January 2025 to May 2026, illuminates your 5th house, heralding a season of creativity, joy, and personal growth. This celestial alignment ignites your inner spark, propelling you towards self-expression and the pursuit of your passions. Embrace the transformative power of Jupiter, the benevolent guide that nurtures your dreams and propels you towards new horizons. The first half of 2025 finds Jupiter gracing your 4th house, bringing forth domestic harmony and emotional stability. This is an opportune...

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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 17, 2007
  • India: August 17, 2007
  • Philippines: August 17, 2007
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 2007
  • Canada: August 17, 2007
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 17, 2004
  • India: August 17, 2005
  • Philippines: August 17, 2005
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 2006
  • Canada: August 17, 2005

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 17, 2005
  • India: August 17, 2007
  • Philippines: August 17, 2007
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 2006
  • Canada: August 17, 2005

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 17, 2007
  • India: August 17, 2009
  • Philippines: August 17, 2007
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 2010
  • Canada: August 17, 2007

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 17, 2005
  • India: August 17, 2007
  • Philippines: August 17, 2005
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 2005
  • Canada: August 17, 2005
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 17, 2007
  • India: August 17, 2010
  • Philippines: August 17, 2007
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 2007
  • Canada: August 17, 2007

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

  • United States: August 17, 2010
  • India: August 17, 2010
  • Philippines: August 17, 2007
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 2007
  • Canada: August 17, 2008

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

  • India: August 17, 2007
  • Canada: August 17, 2008
  • United States: August 17, 2010
  • Philippines: August 17, 2010
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 2007

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 2035

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 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
  • Your next birthday is 338 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 17, 1989

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 17, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025
Sun 24 Leo 20 24 Leo 37 29 Virgo 14
Moon 26 Aquarius 11 8 Gemini 26 1 Cancer 27
Mercury 18 Virgo 52 6 Leo 20 4 Libra 42
Venus 29 Virgo 2 20 Cancer 0 11 Scorpio 19
Mars 8 Virgo 40 6 Libra 28 1 Libra 44
Jupiter 3 Cancer 22 15 Cancer 5 8 Cancer 46
Saturn 7 Capricorn 54 0 Aries 49 7 Capricorn 30
Uranus 1 Capricorn 35 1 Gemini 19 1 Capricorn 25
Neptune 9 Capricorn 54 1 Aries 41 9 Capricorn 36
Pluto 12 Scorpio 33 2 Aquarius 3 13 Scorpio 23
Rahu 25 Aquarius 41 19 Pisces 24 23 Aquarius 47
Ketu 25 Leo 41 19 Virgo 24 23 Leo 47

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