Born on 4 October, 1996 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Libra

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Gemini

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
28 years, 11 months, 8 days

Your next birthday is 21 days away.

Life Path Number
3

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

278th day of the year 1996.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Roman Numerals
IV-X-MCMXCVI

XXVIII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 06:05 Sunset: 17:33

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on October 4, 1996

Born on October 4, 1996 : You’re a creative strategist with deep roots and a restless edge

  • Life Path 3: natural storyteller and creative problem-solver.
  • Home-first thinker: Sun & Mercury in the 4th (from the Moon) tie your mind to memory and safety.
  • Partner-power: Jupiter in the 7th brings growth through relationships, but Saturn in the 10th asks you to prove yourself.
  • Hidden intensity: Uranus & Neptune in the 8th and Pluto in the 6th point to deep change around shared resources and daily work.

You move through life like someone who writes scenes before they act. You want meaning, applause and a place to call your own. You were born with Life Path 3 energy: creative, talkative, and drawn to performance or publishing. At the same time the chart anchors you to family and roots, which makes your ambitions feel personal. Expect the big lessons to arrive in waves — often timed with planetary cycles such as Saturn’s tests around your career and Jupiter’s boosts to relationships.

Personality : Brave private strategist

You’re courageous in ways that surprise people. You’ll step forward for causes or creative risks, yet you keep a private ledger of plans. With Sun and Mercury in the house of home and memory (4th from the Moon) you think in story and history. Rahu there adds a hunger for unusual comfort or an unconventional family life. Sometimes that private strategy reads as secrecy; other times it’s simply careful planning. You show loyalty, but you protect your next move — which keeps others curious and, at times, wary. That quiet edge feeds your talent next.

Talent and Abilities : Clear, persuasive communicator

Your gifts live in speech, short-form writing, and small-stage performance. Venus in the 3rd house (from the Moon) gives you charm in conversation and a taste for travel that’s short and social — think podcasts, local events, or micro-films. Mars in the 2nd injects drive into earning; you fight for security. Combine that with a powerful voice (yes, you can speak and be heard) and you become someone who turns ideas into income. Unconscious motive: you seek approval through creative output — so applause, contracts, or shares mean more than you admit. Expect partnership chances to multiply when Jupiter activates your 7th house.

Blind Spots : Secret keeping and grudges

You can hold grudges and sometimes retaliate strategically. That streak comes from a protective impulse — you think silence preserves advantage. But silence can be read as cold or deceitful. Socially, people may label you mysterious; you see this as self-preservation. Over time, those withheld conversations can cost intimacy and opportunities. Notice how stubbornness or slow forgiveness creates avoidable distance; working on openness changes many outcomes, especially during relationship transits.

Karmic Lessons : From public roles to private roots

With the Moon’s South Node in the 10th and Saturn in the 10th house, you carry a karmic echo of public responsibility or reputation. In this life you’re asked to balance status with emotional security. The pull toward visible achievement is strong, but the lesson is about using success to build inner safety, not just applause. Expect heavy but purifying cycles — Saturn will test structures while Uranus and Pluto push for transformation. The reward: a steadier, more soulful legacy when you choose heartfelt work over empty prestige.

Family and Environment : Intense, smart, sometimes fragile

Your parents shape your inner world. The mother figure often brings language, learning or teaching energy; she’s supportive but may struggle emotionally at times. The father’s side leans practical, stubborn, and possibly tied to government, construction, or finance. Family ties feel intense — helpful people are loved; inflexibility is rejected. Some lineage patterns point to psychological strain or early losses; that makes you protective of your chosen home. How you rebuild your inner house becomes one of life’s central projects.

Health and Habits : Fresh food and night focus

You thrive on fresh food and structure. There’s a sensitivity to stale food and digestive issues (ulcers, gallbladder are noted risks). You’re mentally sharp at night, creative in late hours, and often up early with purpose. Skin or respiratory issues can appear under stress. Two significant accidents are possible only as a warning: practical caution matters. Small, steady habits — hydration, sleep routine, and checkups — protect your engine and keep you creative for the long run.

Education and Student Life : Quick learner, book-lover

You grow in settings where words and tech meet. Raised by educated parents, you often find an immediate job after studies or early vocational direction. You keep a bookshelf. You learn several streams and collect knowledge like tools. That breadth helps you pivot between creative projects and practical work. As cycles of Saturn and Jupiter move, formal credentials may become more useful or necessary — plan for short courses or certifications when those transits hit.

Work, Money and Career : Financially savvy and versatile

Money sense runs deep: Mars in the 2nd pushes you to earn actively; Pluto in the 6th gives intensity to daily work. You can build income from writing, film, real estate, rentals, or commissions — and there's a long-term income stream potential. Saturn in the 10th asks patience; rewards often come later and with reputation. Property and business bring opportunity but also disputes if you move hastily. When Saturn cycles or Jupiter transits your 7th, partnership deals and contracts become more likely — keep paperwork tight.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Magnetic communicator, cautious lover

You love through conversation, small adventures and practical help. Venus in the 3rd makes flirting easy; you test chemistry in texts, trips and witty messages. Jupiter in the 7th suggests relationships expand you — partners can open doors. But you guard certain plans; that secrecy can confuse lovers. Expect strong partnership lessons around major transits: when Jupiter activates the 7th, relationships grow; when Saturn touches your 10th, work can create distance.

If you’re male: your wife may be creative, transformative and respected in public life; she could come from a traditional or religious family and bring reputation and guidance.

If you’re female: your husband may be involved in research, healing, investigation or creative arts; he could have dependents or karmic responsibilities and may feel driven yet scattered.

Partners may bring family health or fertility themes to navigate. You attract people who both challenge and improve you — stay honest about your secret plans so intimacy can grow rather than stall.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Grudges, secrecy, legal tangles

Be blunt with yourself: holding grudges and secretly plotting payback will erode the very things you want — trust, partnership, and stable income. Property disputes, budget overruns in building projects, and bouts of stubbornness can cost you. You also risk over-working or burning out if you don’t set boundaries. Face these shadows directly: less strategizing for revenge, more for growth. That shift is the one thing that unlocks smoother career and personal life cycles.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Journal one secret each week and ask why you kept it; bring one to light each month.
  • Diet rule: prioritize fresh food; reduce rich dairy and processed snacks to protect digestion.
  • Safety plan: practical insurance, careful driving and workplace safety to lower accident risk.
  • Career: document property and contracts; prepare for Saturn’s tests with saving and credentials.
  • Relationships: practice 10-minute daily check-ins; honesty beats strategic silence.
  • Tools: voice recorder for ideas, a legal folder for property docs, regular health screenings.
  • Techniques: short meditations to release grudges; breathwork for temper control.
  • Transit watch: Saturn return (~age 28–30) will demand career maturity; Jupiter transits will boost partnerships; Uranus/Neptune cycles will trigger deep life changes.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds a plethora of transformative experiences for you, as the sub-cycle of Mars, the planet of boldness and ambition, activates your second house of self-worth and material possessions. This cosmic alignment presents an opportunity for you to confront challenges related to your younger siblings and address any health issues affecting your father. You may find yourself reassessing your personal belongings and seeking innovative approaches to financial gains. Investing in a home or property with friends or a romantic partner could bring stability and security to your life. However, you may encounter obstacles in your romantic relationships, leading...

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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: October 4, 2014
  • India: October 4, 2014
  • Philippines: October 4, 2014
  • United Kingdom: October 4, 2014
  • Canada: October 4, 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: October 4, 2011
  • India: October 4, 2012
  • Philippines: October 4, 2012
  • United Kingdom: October 4, 2013
  • Canada: October 4, 2012

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: October 4, 2012
  • India: October 4, 2014
  • Philippines: October 4, 2014
  • United Kingdom: October 4, 2013
  • Canada: October 4, 2012

Full Driving License

  • United States: October 4, 2014
  • India: October 4, 2016
  • Philippines: October 4, 2014
  • United Kingdom: October 4, 2017
  • Canada: October 4, 2014

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: October 4, 2012
  • India: October 4, 2014
  • Philippines: October 4, 2012
  • United Kingdom: October 4, 2012
  • Canada: October 4, 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: October 4, 2014
  • India: October 4, 2017
  • Philippines: October 4, 2014
  • United Kingdom: October 4, 2014
  • Canada: October 4, 2014

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

  • United States: October 4, 2017
  • India: October 4, 2017
  • Philippines: October 4, 2014
  • United Kingdom: October 4, 2014
  • Canada: October 4, 2015

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

  • India: October 4, 2014
  • Canada: October 4, 2015
  • United States: October 4, 2017
  • Philippines: October 4, 2017
  • United Kingdom: October 4, 2014

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 4, 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

  • October 4, 2025 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 21 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for October 4, 1996

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on October 4, 2024 Secondary Progressions for October 4, 2024
Sun 11 Libra 19 11 Libra 32 9 Scorpio 7
Moon 8 Cancer 52 27 Libra 40 16 Cancer 43
Mercury 23 Virgo 31 14 Libra 8 8 Scorpio 40
Venus 0 Virgo 9 13 Scorpio 35 3 Libra 21
Mars 14 Leo 58 16 Cancer 33 1 Virgo 5
Jupiter 9 Capricorn 14 21 Gemini 17 12 Capricorn 49
Saturn 3 Aries 10 14 Pisces 4 1 Aries 18
Uranus 0 Aquarius 40 26 Taurus 50 0 Aquarius 52
Neptune 24 Capricorn 58 28 Pisces 8 25 Capricorn 9
Pluto 1 Sagittarius 8 29 Capricorn 38 2 Sagittarius 4
Rahu 7 Libra 45 6 Aries 11 6 Libra 16
Ketu 7 Aries 45 6 Libra 11 6 Aries 16

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