Born on 26 August, 2008 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Gemini

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
17 years, 17 days

Your next birthday is 347 days away.

Life Path Number
8

Numerology

Day of the Week
Tuesday

239th day of the year 2008.

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

XVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:02 Sunset: 19:01

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 26, 2008

Born on August 26, 2008 : You carry the quiet force of an 8 — driven, practical and oddly artistic

  • Life Path 8: built for leadership, results, and financial independence.
  • Curious and impulsive communicator — Sun and Saturn in the 3rd-from-Moon zone.
  • Home shapes your gifts: Mercury, Venus, Mars in the 4th-from-Moon house — creativity rooted in family.
  • Relationships transform you: Jupiter and Pluto sit in the 7th-from-Moon (partnership) area.

Imagine a teenager who treats a home studio like a lab: recording a song at midnight, then negotiating a group project by morning. That contrast — artistic impulse plus a hunger for results — is your signature. You value people who are warm and active, and you lose patience fast with laziness and heavy-handed control. Watch how partnerships and career cycles change what you want — the planets’ transits will turn these tendencies up at key moments.

Personality : Curious Leader

You move fast mentally and emotionally. Your brain wants new inputs (Sun and Saturn in the 3rd-from-Moon), and your home life gives you a confident base (Mercury in the 4th). You jump into projects, sometimes before you think them through — that impulsive spark stokes creativity, but it can also create friction when others expect steady pace. People see you as capable and hardworking; you secretly measure affection by respect. Notice how these traits intensify during Mars and Saturn transits — when push meets structure.

Talent and Abilities : Artful Strategist

Your mix of creative impulse and disciplined drive is rare. With Venus and Mars in the 4th-from-Moon, you form art out of home themes — songwriting, design, or media projects that feel personal. Life Path 8 pushes you toward practical outcomes: you don’t create just to be seen, you create to build something that lasts. Unconscious motive: security through achievement. In practice this looks like turning a hobby into a side hustle. Expect partnership cycles (Jupiter/Pluto) to bring opportunities that scale your talents.

Blind Spots : Impatience and Hidden Anger

You get angry easily but learn to hide it. That makes you efficient under pressure but brittle in close relationships. The Moon’s South Node near the 2nd-from-Moon suggests old habits around self-worth tied to possessions or success — you may prove value through hustle. Socially you can seem cold if you’re disappointed in others’ effort. The sting: you might lose warm people by expecting them to match your pace. Watch for Mars transits that exaggerate impatience; these are cues to slow down.

Karmic Lessons : Power with Responsibility

Your life asks you to balance ambition with trust. With transformative planets near the partnership house and an 8 life-path, karma pushes you to learn fair leadership: how to wield power without controlling others. Recurring themes involve shared resources, negotiation, and letting go when control costs a relationship. These patterns surface most during Jupiter or Pluto cycles — periods that test what you’re willing to hold and what you must release for growth.

Family and Environment : Home as Mentor

Your mother’s influence is strong; home likely gave you comfort and confidence early on. Family roles may be intense — a parent with strong opinions, older siblings who move into public life, or relatives in medicine, politics, or creative fields. You learn solidarity and discipline at home, but childhood may have had challenges that taught you to be self-reliant. That mix makes you loyal but ready to step out when a bigger opportunity appears.

Health and Habits : High Energy, Watch Your Gut

You run on high energy and ambition. That fuels achievement but can cause digestive tension, acidity, or headaches when you keep pushing. Small injuries or impatience-related mishaps are possible if you work with heat, tools, or physical tasks. Simple habits — steady hydration, a short daily cooldown, and a 20-minute grounding routine — protect your long game. Notice how stress-related symptoms climb during Saturn or Mars transits; treat them as warnings, not inevitabilities.

Education and Student Life : Confident, Sometimes Restless

School suits you when you can lead or create: clubs, performances, debate, or team projects. You may switch schools or change focus once, especially if a subject doesn’t feel practical. You have a sharp memory and can perform (acting, music) under pressure. Structure (timed study blocks) helps you finish what you start. Transits of Saturn can bring a break or a pivot in studies — use those moments to reorient toward long-term goals.

Work, Money and Career : Ambitious Builder

Life Path 8 and your planetary map point to business, leadership, or fields tied to real value: real estate, administration, engineering, media production, or technical trades. You like to run things, not be managed. If you are male: roles in security, government, or industry may suit you. If you are female: performing arts, tech, teaching, or leadership roles are likely strong fits. Early hustles and disciplined routines can turn into stable income; watch partnership transits for career boosts.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense Partnerships, Big Expectations

You expect competence and warmth. Relationships can feel like mergers: you bring resources, drive and practicality; you want a partner who matches determination. If you are male: your wife may come from a grounded, practical background — property, healthcare, or trade — and strong opinions can lead to clashes that force growth. If you are female: your husband may be business-minded or technical, sometimes argumentative, and supported by friends. Power struggles can happen, but partnerships also become your fastest route to growth and resources. Jupiter and Pluto in your partnership house announce that some relationships will transform your status and finances — pay attention when those transits occur.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control, Restlessness, Pride

Be blunt: you can be intolerant, overly proud, and a control-freak when stakes rise. You may quit roles that feel dishonoring, creating gaps that look risky. Emotional stubbornness and obsession with results can hurt relationships and health. Scars from early work or family fights may linger as habits. The hard truth: you must choose when to hold ground and when to bend. Learning that balance is the backbone of your success — and it’s tested in cycles.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Turn a creative habit into income: set one project that earns $100/month in 6 months.
  • Daily pause: 5 minutes of breathwork after intense work to reset your nervous system.
  • Use Pomodoro (25/5) to tame impulsive starts and finish work.
  • Monthly partnership check-ins: honest talk about roles, money, and expectations.
  • Grounding tools: walking, gardening, or hands-on craft to balance head energy.
  • Track planetary cycles: watch Jupiter/Pluto for partnership opportunities and Saturn for discipline tests.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you journey through the corridors of time, the cosmos align to reveal a tapestry of opportunities and challenges. The year unfolds with a sense of heightened mental agility and intellectual curiosity, propelling you towards success in competitive exams and educational pursuits. Embrace the transformative power of learning and skill development, as they hold the key to unlocking your true potential. As you navigate the complexities of the 3rd house, be mindful of potential troubles at school, vehicle repairs, and communication hurdles. Yet, these challenges serve as catalysts for growth, urging you to cultivate resilience and...

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What happened on August 26, 2008

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The person with birth year 2008 belongs to the Generation Z group.

When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

  • United States: August 26, 2026
  • India: August 26, 2026
  • Philippines: August 26, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 2026
  • Canada: August 26, 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 26, 2023
  • India: August 26, 2024
  • Philippines: August 26, 2024
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 2025
  • Canada: August 26, 2024

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 26, 2024
  • India: August 26, 2026
  • Philippines: August 26, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 2025
  • Canada: August 26, 2024

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 26, 2026
  • India: August 26, 2028
  • Philippines: August 26, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 2029
  • Canada: August 26, 2026

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 26, 2024
  • India: August 26, 2026
  • Philippines: August 26, 2024
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 2024
  • Canada: August 26, 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 26, 2026
  • India: August 26, 2029
  • Philippines: August 26, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 2026
  • Canada: August 26, 2026

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

  • United States: August 26, 2029
  • India: August 26, 2029
  • Philippines: August 26, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 2026
  • Canada: August 26, 2027

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

  • India: August 26, 2026
  • Canada: August 26, 2027
  • United States: August 26, 2029
  • Philippines: August 26, 2029
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 2026

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 26, 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 26, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 347 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 26, 2008

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 26, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025
Sun 3 Virgo 24 3 Virgo 17 19 Virgo 52
Moon 3 Cancer 34 8 Libra 23 12 Aquarius 6
Mercury 25 Virgo 58 17 Leo 0 16 Libra 35
Venus 24 Virgo 41 0 Leo 42 15 Libra 31
Mars 4 Libra 22 12 Libra 13 15 Libra 24
Jupiter 12 Capricorn 49 16 Cancer 50 12 Capricorn 35
Saturn 10 Virgo 54 0 Aries 17 13 Virgo 3
Uranus 21 Pisces 22 1 Gemini 26 20 Pisces 43
Neptune 22 Aquarius 33 1 Aries 29 22 Aquarius 7
Pluto 28 Sagittarius 31 1 Aquarius 52 28 Sagittarius 29
Rahu 17 Aquarius 43 18 Pisces 55 16 Aquarius 49
Ketu 17 Leo 43 18 Virgo 55 16 Leo 49

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