Born on 21 August, 2008 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
17 years, 22 days

Your next birthday is 342 days away.

Life Path Number
3

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

234th day of the year 2008.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Roman Numerals
XXI-VIII-MMVIII

XVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:54 Sunset: 19:12

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 21, 2008

Born on August 21, 2008 : Your brave play becomes your signature — bold, talkative, and quietly serious.

  • Creative cluster: 4 planets (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Saturn) sit in the 5th house from your Moon — a high-focus zone for self-expression, romance, and performance.
  • Numbers matter: Life Path 3 and Birth Number 3 — you’re wired to communicate, create, and connect.
  • Public push: Jupiter and Pluto in the 9th, plus Rahu & Neptune in the 10th, point to growth through travel, higher learning, or public roles — sometimes sudden or unconventional.
  • Work drive: Mars in the 6th gives grit for daily work but warns about stress and minor health complaints.

You show up like a performer who brings both a mic and a to-do list. You want applause and respect. You also need structure so your creative spark doesn’t burn out. That mix — playful courage with a streak of responsibility — is the thread that runs through everything below.

Personality : Courageous

You take the stage quickly. With Sun + Mercury + Venus gathered in the 5th house, you think fast, speak well, and enjoy being noticed. Saturn sitting nearby adds seriousness — you don’t just play, you refine. At times you feel vague about long-term plans; your energy prefers short, bold moves over slow, patient building. In real life that looks like volunteering first, planning later. Expect creative tests at certain planetary cycles (Saturn’s lessons often sharpen this). This spark leads naturally into your talents.

Talent and Abilities : Expressive Communicator

Life Path 3 amplifies your gift for words, performance, and social media. Mercury in the 5th makes you quick with ideas; Venus gives a soft touch in relationships and aesthetics. You can learn languages or make content that lands emotionally. Jupiter and Pluto in the 9th add depth — you can turn a playful post into something meaningful about beliefs or travel. Unconscious motive: you seek validation; applause recalibrates your confidence. Use that to build craft, not dependence.

Blind Spots : Vague Commitment

Your courage masks a tendency to drift. You dislike rigid people and you get irritated by unyielding rules — yet Saturn teaches that discipline yields results. When support at school or home is thin, frustration spikes and you might quit projects too early. Socially, you prefer adaptable friends and avoid those who wallow in self-pity. The trick: translate bursts of enthusiasm into 30-day sprints so ideas become outcomes. That struggle connects to deeper family patterns.

Karmic Lessons : Creative Responsibility

Saturn in the 5th and the Moon’s South Node in the 4th point to old emotional patterns around home and play. You may feel obliged to turn joy into duty, or repeat family expectations without realizing it. Lessons ask you to balance freedom and responsibility: let creativity breathe, then show up to finish. These themes often intensify during major transits (Saturn and Jupiter periods), which push you toward meaningful milestones rather than empty applause.

Family and Environment : Strong mother ties

Your childhood shows deep emotional lessons around your mother and home life. Expect complex family dynamics — moves, changing households, or strong parental ambitions. A father figure may relocate for work; the family could be involved in trades like construction, service, or public roles. You often carry home expectations into adult choices. That history motivates your drive — and explains why security matters even when you act impulsively.

Health and Habits : High energy, watchful nerves

Mars in the 6th gives drive for daily work but can push nervous tension, minor ENT or stress-related issues, and sleep troubles when you overdo it. Keep routines simple: consistent sleep, short high-intensity workouts, and breathwork to calm the nervous system. Regular checkups for blood pressure and stress markers help. When you treat health as a creative practice, you protect the very energy that fuels your public life.

Education and Student Life : Bright but easily frustrated

You learn fast and often outperform systems that move slowly. Formal school can feel restrictive; you do best with focused mentors, hands-on projects, or online learning that lets you express. Expect sudden recognition at times (Jupiter’s influence) if you follow a unique field: languages, media, or any subject that lets you teach or speak. Structure your learning in short, public-facing projects to keep momentum.

Work, Money and Career : Public-facing entrepreneur

Your skill set suits creative business, media, teaching, travel, or anything public-facing. Rahu & Neptune in the 10th can bring sudden visibility, digital fame, or confusing career turns; Jupiter + Pluto in the 9th point to chances abroad or in higher education. Practical note: charts suggest the potential for multiple income streams and property (a 2–3 property pattern appears in some lines of the chart). Protect your reputation, and be ready for career spikes during key planetary cycles.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Playful but serious lover

You love like a performer — dramatic, generous, and sincere. Venus in the 5th gives romantic charm and a need for attention; Saturn makes you cautious about commitment. If you’re male: your wife may be creative, public-minded, and independent; she might come from a respected family and contribute financially. If you’re female: your husband may be practical, steady, and linked to property or technical work. Partners often notice your lightness first and your discipline later. Expect relationship rhythms to shift during Venus or Mars transits; these cycles test attraction and trust. In short: you attract lovers who admire your flair but expect you to show up.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impatience and perfectionism

Be blunt: you can be impatient, intolerant of rigid people, and self-critical. Perfectionism and a streak of stubbornness drain creative joy. Family baggage and early emotional wounds make you wary of long commitments. Financial ups and downs are possible if you chase quick wins. Face these limits directly: name them, then schedule small acts that defeat them. That honesty frees more than false bravado ever will.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • 30-day sprints: Break creative projects into monthly goals to translate bursts into finished work.
  • Daily voice notes: Record ideas for 5 minutes each morning to capture Mercury’s quick mind.
  • Public practice: Open-mic, short videos, or micro-classes sharpen Venus + Sun performance skills.
  • Grounding routine: 10 minutes of breathwork or walking to calm Mars-driven stress.
  • Mentor pairing: Find one teacher for long-term guidance (Jupiter’s favor) and one peer for quick feedback.
  • Financial checklist: 3 income streams, emergency fund, and clear contracts for public projects.
  • Therapy or family work: Address early emotional patterns from the 4th-house South Node.
  • Protect your image: When Neptune or Rahu are active, slow down public promises and read contracts.

Yearly Predictions

As you step into the threshold of 2025, a year of immense growth and transformation awaits you. Guided by the auspicious placement of Jupiter in its own sign, you will find yourself surrounded by abundance and opportunities. This cosmic alignment will bestow upon you a profound sense of optimism, joy, and enthusiasm, propelling you towards new horizons. Embrace the expansive energy of Jupiter and let it ignite your inner fire, fueling your passion for knowledge and exploration. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, spanning from February 2023 to October 2025, will activate your ninth house, the realm of higher learning and spiritual...

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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 21, 2026
  • India: August 21, 2026
  • Philippines: August 21, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2026
  • Canada: August 21, 2026
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 21, 2023
  • India: August 21, 2024
  • Philippines: August 21, 2024
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2025
  • Canada: August 21, 2024

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 21, 2024
  • India: August 21, 2026
  • Philippines: August 21, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2025
  • Canada: August 21, 2024

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 21, 2026
  • India: August 21, 2028
  • Philippines: August 21, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2029
  • Canada: August 21, 2026

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 21, 2024
  • India: August 21, 2026
  • Philippines: August 21, 2024
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2024
  • Canada: August 21, 2024
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 21, 2026
  • India: August 21, 2029
  • Philippines: August 21, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2026
  • Canada: August 21, 2026

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

  • United States: August 21, 2029
  • India: August 21, 2029
  • Philippines: August 21, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2026
  • Canada: August 21, 2027

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

  • India: August 21, 2026
  • Canada: August 21, 2027
  • United States: August 21, 2029
  • Philippines: August 21, 2029
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2026

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 21, 2054

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 21, 2026 is on a Friday.
  • Your next birthday is 342 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 21, 2008

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 21, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2025
Sun 28 Leo 34 28 Leo 28 15 Virgo 0
Moon 22 Aries 54 3 Leo 55 11 Sagittarius 43
Mercury 18 Virgo 25 10 Leo 4 11 Libra 30
Venus 18 Virgo 32 24 Cancer 45 9 Libra 23
Mars 1 Libra 11 9 Libra 1 12 Libra 8
Jupiter 13 Capricorn 4 15 Cancer 52 12 Capricorn 33
Saturn 10 Virgo 17 0 Aries 35 12 Virgo 25
Uranus 21 Pisces 33 1 Gemini 22 20 Pisces 55
Neptune 22 Aquarius 41 1 Aries 36 22 Aquarius 14
Pluto 28 Sagittarius 34 1 Aquarius 58 28 Sagittarius 29
Rahu 17 Aquarius 59 19 Pisces 11 17 Aquarius 5
Ketu 17 Leo 59 19 Virgo 11 17 Leo 5

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