Born on 17 May, 1996 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
29 years, 3 months, 26 days

Your next birthday is 246 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

138th day of the year 1996.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Roman Numerals
XVII-V-MCMXCVI

XXIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:02 Sunset: 19:50

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on May 17, 1996

Born on May 17, 1996 : You are quietly powerful — steady, resourceful, and tuned to meaningful change.

  • Sun conjunct Moon — your inner feelings and outward self line up; you feel integrated.
  • Life Path 2 (diplomatic, cooperative) with Birth number 8 (ambition, resource focus).
  • Mercury & Mars in the 12th house from the Moon — private thinker, restless energy, occasional lack of focus.
  • Pluto in the 7th & Saturn in the 11th — relationships transform you; friendships and networks mature slowly.

You prefer steady progress over drama. You like dependable people and practical results, and you’re drawn to work and relationships that build real security. That combination — warm cooperation (2) with a hunger for power and stability (8) — makes you someone who quietly stacks small wins until they become a life. Read on to see how your private drives, social circles, and relationship intensity shape those wins.

Personality : Grounded Integrator

Your Sun conjunct Moon gives you a rare inner harmony: what you want and who you are line up. You come across as down-to-earth and steady; others trust you because you behave predictably. At the same time, Mercury and Mars tucked in the 12th house from your Moon point to an inner world that’s active, sometimes secretive — you think best alone. That creates a contrast: calm exterior, busy inner life. You show loyalty, dislike self-indulgence, and get irritated by spite — all of which makes you reliable and quietly intense. That reliability is your opening move.

Talent and Abilities : Practical Alchemist

Your gifts are in turning resources — time, connections, money — into stable outcomes. Venus in the 2nd house from the Moon sharpens your sense of value; you can monetize taste, craft, or practical skills. Jupiter in the 8th house points to talent with shared resources, research, or healing professions; you understand what’s hidden. Mercury and Mars in that 12th position give a behind-the-scenes energy: you thrive on work that needs privacy, patience, and investigation — think research, finance, therapy, or boutique entrepreneurship. Your unconscious motive: create safety through quiet competence. That’s where your power sits.

Blind Spots : Scattered Focus

Your biggest leak is attention. The mind races in private and then loses track in public — a classic Mercury-in-12th pattern. You may start projects with zeal and fizzle out, or keep feelings bottled until a sharp, spiteful remark slips out. People see you as dependable, yet sometimes distant or unpredictable in follow-through. You also trust friends more than family at times, which creates strange social friction. When you learn to map your attention and speak before resentment builds, your reputation tightens — and doors open.

Karmic Lessons : Power Shared, Not Hoarded

Pluto in the 7th suggests relationships are the main classroom: partnerships trigger deep change and force you to learn how power and intimacy mix. Moon's South Node in the 11th hints that past-life or early-life reliance on groups can repeat — you may default to pleasing a circle instead of following your heart. Rahu in the 5th pushes you to claim creative or parental roles now. The lesson runs: balance cooperation (Life Path 2) with responsible ambition (8). Watch for heavy Pluto or Saturn transits — they’ll mark karmic turning points in partnerships.

Family and Environment : Practical, Complicated Roots

Your home background gave you coping skills and an expectation to shoulder responsibility. Mothers in your line may have been emotionally intense; fathers often shift roles after your birth. You might have friction with siblings and prefer friends over relatives. Still, family left you proud of your roots and practical about money and property. That steady, sometimes strained foundation taught you resilience — and a habit of handling crises quietly. That history sets the stage for career choices and close relationships.

Health and Habits : Hidden Stress, Need for Routine

With Mars and Mercury in the 12th, stress tends to hide in your body — headaches, digestion, or sleep troubles if you ignore it. You do best with small, daily rituals: steady sleep, simple movement, and clear boundaries around alone time. Be cautious around water activities and take basic safety measures. When Saturn makes sharp transits, your body often signals a need to slow down. Treat health as non-negotiable maintenance; small habits protect big plans.

Education and Student Life : Curious but Restless

You can be bright, quick to learn, and interested in many streams — higher learning or niche research (Uranus & Neptune in the 9th). Still, motivation may wobble: you pick up subjects fast but sometimes lose steam before finishing. You may collect certificates, short courses, or cross-disciplinary skills rather than a single straight-line degree. That breadth becomes an asset when you combine it into a focused niche later — especially if you let curiosity guide structure, not distraction.

Work, Money and Career : Slow-Build, High-Value

You earn by being reliable and practical. Venus in the 2nd house and your birth number 8 point to money sense: you value assets and can handle finances. Jupiter in the 8th suggests gains through partnerships, investments, or research; Saturn in the 11th means real career rewards often come late, through networks and steady work. You may start earning young, but big payoff often follows patience. When Saturn or Jupiter transit key houses, expect shifts in income or chance opportunities that reward your long game.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense Bonds, Practical Needs

You form relationships that change you. Pluto in the 7th brings deep, sometimes messy pairings — lovers who force psychological growth. You want a partner who is dependable but also willing to look under the surface. Mercury & Mars in the 12th make you private in love; you may bottle frustrations until they explode. Partners perceive you as loyal and solid, but also mysterious. Be honest about small grievances before they harden.

If you are male: your wife (likely) may be intellectual or creative — teachers, writers, designers, or those in communications and public-facing crafts. She may bring a reputation or steady public role. If you are female: your husband (likely) may be involved in transformative, high-energy fields — business, tech, sports, or roles that demand courage and leadership, often supported by friends and networks. Either way, early or intense commitments are possible; transits of Pluto and Saturn will mark major shifts.

Overall: love asks you to balance power with tenderness — and to speak before resentment becomes a secret weapon.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Focus and Fierce Honesty

Be blunt: you can be lazy, spiteful, and easily distracted. You sometimes choose friends over family and skip tough conversations. Financial shortcuts tempt you; quick schemes can burn you. Your task is to convert hidden energy into steady practice. If you don’t, small resentments compound into relationship ruptures and stalled projects. Face it, name it, change it — then watch momentum return.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Actionable: Time-box tasks into 25–50 minute sprints to counter scattered focus.
  • Tip: Keep a short “vent journal” — write frustrations privately then destroy or file them to avoid spiteful outbursts.
  • Technique: Use a weekly money review (30 minutes) to honor Venus in 2nd and Birth 8 financial goals.
  • Tool: Meditation or breathwork 10 minutes daily to settle the 12th-house mind; track sleep and digestion.
  • Strategy: Treat relationships as projects: small regular check-ins, clear boundaries, and therapy during heavy Pluto/Saturn transits.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 will bring forth a whirlwind of changes and challenges, shaping your life in unexpected ways. As Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, aligns with the malefic Mars, you may encounter obstacles and difficulties in your endeavors. Your efforts may bear unpleasant fruits, leaving you feeling disheartened and frustrated. However, amidst these trials, you possess the resilience and adaptability to overcome these hurdles and emerge stronger. Embrace the lessons learned from these experiences, as they will serve as valuable stepping stones for your future growth. The sub-cycle of Mercury, which runs from May 2024 to December 2026,...

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What happened on May 17, 1996

  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee of the Bharatiya Janata Party becomes Prime Minister of India, but resigns 13 days later due to lack of majority support.

May 17, 1996 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1996 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: May 17, 2014
  • India: May 17, 2014
  • Philippines: May 17, 2014
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 2014
  • Canada: May 17, 2014
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: May 17, 2011
  • India: May 17, 2012
  • Philippines: May 17, 2012
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 2013
  • Canada: May 17, 2012

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 17, 2012
  • India: May 17, 2014
  • Philippines: May 17, 2014
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 2013
  • Canada: May 17, 2012

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 17, 2014
  • India: May 17, 2016
  • Philippines: May 17, 2014
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 2017
  • Canada: May 17, 2014

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 17, 2012
  • India: May 17, 2014
  • Philippines: May 17, 2012
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 2012
  • Canada: May 17, 2012
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: May 17, 2014
  • India: May 17, 2017
  • Philippines: May 17, 2014
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 2014
  • Canada: May 17, 2014

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

  • United States: May 17, 2017
  • India: May 17, 2017
  • Philippines: May 17, 2014
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 2014
  • Canada: May 17, 2015

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

  • India: May 17, 2014
  • Canada: May 17, 2015
  • United States: May 17, 2017
  • Philippines: May 17, 2017
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 2014

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 17, 2042

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

  • May 17, 2026 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 246 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 17, 1996

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 17, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025
Sun 26 Taurus 38 26 Taurus 37 24 Gemini 26
Moon 23 Taurus 55 17 Capricorn 51 15 Gemini 21
Mercury 23 Taurus 11 12 Taurus 8 1 Gemini 37
Venus 28 Gemini 7 11 Aries 41 17 Gemini 14
Mars 10 Taurus 50 13 Leo 26 1 Gemini 54
Jupiter 17 Capricorn 21 24 Gemini 46 15 Capricorn 3
Saturn 4 Aries 8 29 Pisces 16 6 Aries 16
Uranus 4 Aquarius 34 27 Taurus 16 4 Aquarius 3
Neptune 27 Capricorn 39 1 Aries 33 27 Capricorn 12
Pluto 1 Sagittarius 52 3 Aquarius 46 1 Sagittarius 5
Rahu 15 Libra 9 24 Pisces 16 13 Libra 37
Ketu 15 Aries 9 24 Virgo 16 13 Aries 37

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