Born on 2 August, 1996 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
29 years, 1 month, 10 days

Your next birthday is 323 days away.

Life Path Number
8

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

215th day of the year 1996.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Roman Numerals
II-VIII-MCMXCVI

XXIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:24 Sunset: 19:48

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 2, 1996

Born on August 2, 1996 : You carry quiet power — ambition shaped by feeling.

  • Life path 8: drive for authority, business sense, and long-term results.
  • Saturn conjunct Moon: emotional seriousness, early responsibility, and a duty-driven heart.
  • Jupiter in the 10th: career recognition is likely, often after effort or a move.
  • Rahu in the 7th & South Node on the Moon: relationships teach you unusual lessons and pull up old emotional patterns.

You balance two urges: to build and to understand. You want success (that’s the 8 energy) but you measure it against emotional truth. In your chart, hard lessons touch your feeling center, while career support waits in the wings — a combination that makes you effective and quietly intense. Keep reading to see how this plays out in work, love, and small daily choices.

Personality : Dominant

You come across as decisive and commanding. Saturn conjunct your Moon gives you restraint and a sense of duty; you don’t gamble with emotions. At the same time you’re adaptable — you can shift when needed — but you prefer to lead the change. People notice your seriousness, and that makes others trust you or push back. That same gravity becomes fuel for your natural talents, which we’ll unpack next.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic mind

Your head is built for planning and practical results. Mercury near the service angle (6th from Moon) sharpens daily problem-solving; Jupiter in the 10th suggests public or career growth when you commit. You blend long-range strategy (life path 8) with a real feel for systems — whether business, engineering, or organized spiritual work. Unconsciously you seek authority and fairness; when that motive is met, you perform at your best.

Blind Spots : Impatience

You want outcomes fast. That impatience can blur listening — you judge quickly and expect people to keep up. Saturn on the Moon also makes you hold back feelings; others may call you cold even when you care deeply. Your judgmental streak can push practical people away. Recognizing this pattern is the first step toward reshaping how you win others over.

Karmic Lessons : Responsibility

Your life theme reads like a contract: responsibility, power, and repayment. With the Moon’s South Node close by, you carry comfort in old emotional patterns — familiar but limiting. Saturn invites you to make conscious choices instead of repeating reactive habits. Pluto in the 9th says your big shifts come through belief, study, or travel; those are the places where buried lessons turn into growth. Expect these themes to surface during major planetary cycles like Saturn or Pluto transits.

Family and Environment : Mother-shaped resilience

Home matters. Venus and Mars in your 4th house show love and drive tied to family and domestic life. Childhood likely taught persistence and tough lessons; your mother’s influence may have included sacrifice or emotional ups and downs. Family professions often include teachers, engineers or government work, and moving away often improves your prospects. Your background shapes both the safety you seek and the freedom you crave.

Health and Habits : Stress shows in the head and throat

You do well with routines, but stress gets physical — headaches, throat or ENT sensitivity, and eye strain are possible tendencies. Mars in the home area gives energy but also pushes you to act without resting. Build simple rituals: sleep, a walk, eye-care breaks, and a grounding evening routine. When Saturn transits press, lean on structure instead of quick fixes.

Education and Student Life : Brilliant but inconsistent

You have natural memory and oratory gifts, yet school could feel uneven — distracted or low in confidence at times. Teachers or engineers in the family mean study is respected; success often comes after effort or a change in environment. Mercury’s placement favors practical, service-oriented learning over abstract drifting. When you align study with purpose, results follow.

Work, Money and Career : Ambitious strategist

Your career map rewards steady, strategic moves. Jupiter in the 10th favors recognition, often after relocation or a visible push. You fit roles that need planning, research, or leadership — from engineering and mineral work to government or spiritual teaching. Money can be uneven: one property may cause trouble while other gains come through work or wise partnerships. Use the cycles of Jupiter and Saturn to time promotions or big investments.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, practical partnerships

You want a partner who’s practical and steady, yet relationships are also your school. Rahu in the 7th brings unusual or fated partnerships — people who challenge norms and teach you about dependency and fairness. Venus and Mars in the 4th tie love to home life; you seek emotional security and may play the caregiver role. If you’re male: your wife might come from an intellectual or service-oriented background and could be strong-willed. If you’re female: your husband may be respected, possibly from a traditional or artistic family and supported by siblings. Your sexual rhythm can fluctuate — seasons of high desire followed by quieter spells — and partners may read that as intensity or distance. Work on clear boundaries and honest conversation; this is where growth and intimacy meet.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impatience and control

Be blunt: your drive can become a steamroller. Impatience, judgment, and a need to control outcomes will cost relationships and opportunities if unchecked. Old emotional patterns limit risk-taking; pride keeps you from asking for help. You also attract power struggles around property and money unless you slow down and plan. Face these hard edges with steady work — that’s where real change starts.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Build a 90-day plan: small, measurable goals match your life path 8 focus — review monthly.
  • Emotional practice: short daily journaling or 10 minutes of guided breath work to counter Saturn’s heaviness.
  • Career moves: consider relocation or networking pushes during Jupiter transits to activate the 10th house.
  • Relationships: set clear roles at home; practice patience exercises before reacting.
  • Tools: structured apps (habit trackers), a therapist or mentor, and schedules that guard sleep and eyes.

Each piece of this portrait is a lever. Use structure to tame impatience; use courage to rework old patterns. The planets don’t force you — they mark where growth is most likely. Follow the pull, and you’ll turn responsibility into real freedom.


Yearly Predictions

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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 2, 2014
  • India: August 2, 2014
  • Philippines: August 2, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 2014
  • Canada: August 2, 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: August 2, 2011
  • India: August 2, 2012
  • Philippines: August 2, 2012
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 2013
  • Canada: August 2, 2012

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 2, 2012
  • India: August 2, 2014
  • Philippines: August 2, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 2013
  • Canada: August 2, 2012

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 2, 2014
  • India: August 2, 2016
  • Philippines: August 2, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 2017
  • Canada: August 2, 2014

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 2, 2012
  • India: August 2, 2014
  • Philippines: August 2, 2012
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 2012
  • Canada: August 2, 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: August 2, 2014
  • India: August 2, 2017
  • Philippines: August 2, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 2014
  • Canada: August 2, 2014

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

  • United States: August 2, 2017
  • India: August 2, 2017
  • Philippines: August 2, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 2014
  • Canada: August 2, 2015

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

  • India: August 2, 2014
  • Canada: August 2, 2015
  • United States: August 2, 2017
  • Philippines: August 2, 2017
  • United Kingdom: August 2, 2014

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 2, 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

  • August 2, 2026 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 323 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 2, 1996

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 2, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2025
Sun 10 Leo 14 10 Leo 14 8 Virgo 8
Moon 19 Pisces 58 18 Scorpio 20 12 Aries 39
Mercury 0 Virgo 57 8 Leo 3 2 Libra 45
Venus 25 Gemini 57 2 Cancer 26 22 Cancer 44
Mars 5 Cancer 2 27 Virgo 5 23 Cancer 57
Jupiter 9 Capricorn 21 11 Cancer 59 7 Capricorn 47
Saturn 7 Aries 1 1 Aries 28 5 Aries 41
Uranus 2 Aquarius 17 0 Gemini 58 1 Aquarius 16
Neptune 25 Capricorn 58 1 Aries 57 25 Capricorn 18
Pluto 0 Sagittarius 20 2 Aquarius 23 0 Sagittarius 26
Rahu 11 Libra 5 20 Pisces 12 9 Libra 33
Ketu 11 Aries 5 20 Virgo 12 9 Aries 33

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