Born on 31 August, 2008 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
17 years, 13 days

Your next birthday is 351 days away.

Life Path Number
4

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

244th day of the year 2008.

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

XVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:10 Sunset: 18:50

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 31, 2008

Born on August 31, 2008 : You build with steady hands and a dramatic heart

  • Life Path 4 — you value structure, reliability and steady progress.
  • Sun conjunct Moon + Saturn conjunct Moon — your identity and feelings line up into a serious, responsible core.
  • Mercury, Venus, Mars in 2nd from the Moon — speech, values and drive focus on security, family and resources.
  • Jupiter & Pluto in the 5th; Uranus 7th; Neptune & Rahu 6th — creative intensity, unusual relationships, and a service/health edge show your life themes.

You come across like someone who’s building a house and a stage at the same time. You want a dependable foundation (work, money, routine) and you also want your moments to feel important. That push-pull — steady versus dramatic — is the main beat of your life. Keep reading and we’ll follow that beat into how you think, love, work and grow.

Personality : Warm authority

You’re friendly and generous, but you also expect respect. With Sun conjunct Moon your sense of self matches your feelings — you rarely pretend. Saturn sitting with the Moon gives you emotional maturity early: you feel responsibility and sometimes carry weight others don’t see. Still, pride can show. Picture a volunteer who quietly organizes the whole event and also makes sure their name is on the sign-up sheet. That mix of care and dignity becomes your signature. Watch how Saturn transits sharpen that seriousness even more.

Talent and Abilities : Practical creativity

Your brain works for results. Mercury, Venus and Mars clustered around values (2nd from Moon) give you a knack for speech, negotiation and protecting what matters. Jupiter and Pluto in the 5th point to big, transformational creative energy — you can turn a personal project into something that shifts people. Unconscious motive: you create partly to secure approval and safety. When you choose one project and stick with it, your Life Path 4 discipline makes success likely. Expect bursts of luck and intensity during Jupiter or Pluto cycles.

Blind Spots : Overcritical streak

You can be unsparing with standards — of others and yourself. That overcritical edge mixes oddly with a warm core: you’ll help someone, then quietly measure whether they “earned” it. Mercury’s placement can make your thinking jump between values and feelings, which sometimes looks inconsistent. Socially, you may dismiss people as lazy; later you regret it. A simple exercise: name one thing you value in someone before judging them — it softens the reflex. Tension will surface more strongly during Saturn and Rahu transits.

Karmic Lessons : Build stability, release hidden patterns

With the Moon’s South Node in the 12th, past habits of retreat or secrecy nudge you toward solitude. Your task now is practical: turn inner retreat into useful structure. Saturn with the Moon asks you to meet duties without turning every bond into a burden. Pluto in the 5th says transformation often comes through love, creativity or children — letting go of control there is the key lesson. These themes intensify in planetary cycles, so major shifts may arrive during Jupiter or Pluto transits.

Family and Environment : Strong mother figure; practical home base

You likely grew up with emotional steadiness at home and a dominating maternal presence who shaped values. Father figures may have worked hard and carried family responsibilities. Property and stability matter; family may hold land or ancestral assets. Siblings can play active roles in your future. Home life pushes you toward responsibility and long-term planning — often gently nudged by family expectations. These patterns set the stage for how you manage money and relationships.

Health and Habits : Routine keeps you sturdy

Neptune and Rahu in the 6th suggest sensitivity around work and health. You do best with fresh food, clear sleep patterns and boundaries around service. Skin or digestion issues can appear if you skip basics. You’re at higher risk of fog or burnout when you blur work and rest. Simple rule: daily routines protect your energy. Watch for health signals during Neptune/Rahu cycles and take them seriously.

Education and Student Life : Slow, steady rise

You learn in a deliberate way. Early progress may look slow, but you build solid knowledge — especially in language, media, or structured fields (IT, law, finance). A move away for studies or a hostel period is possible. Read widely at your own pace; steady effort beats last-minute cramming. Your quiet consistency tends to surprise people later with real competence. Major academic momentum often comes after sustained work, sometimes during Jupiter’s favorable transits.

Work, Money and Career : Dependable hustler

You work to secure life itself. Life Path 4 and the 2nd-house cluster make careers in finance, teaching, law, medicine, tech or steady business attractive. Creative outlets (5th house) can become income if you combine them with structure. Expect early struggles that lead to a stable home and property later. Be cautious around gold-related deals; protect assets and contracts. Cycles: Jupiter brings opportunity in creative work; Saturn demands discipline in long-term projects.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense bonds, unusual choices

Relationships can be deeply transformative. Uranus in the 7th suggests you attract partners who are different, free-spirited, or unexpected. Jupiter and Pluto in the 5th point to passionate romances that change you. If you’re male: your wife may be practical, resourceful and connected to property or health fields. If you’re female: your husband may come from business, technical or entrepreneurial circles and be supportive in practical ways. You both may face disagreements, but the bond stays strong if you balance seriousness with play. Be mindful: sudden shifts in partnership can arrive during Uranus transits, and protective reactions show when Pluto activates the 5th.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control, grudges and secrecy

You can cling to control, hold grudges and act secretive when hurt. Pride sometimes blocks apologies. Laziness in others irritates you sharply and can stall collaboration. Financial disputes or legal snags are possible if you rush decisions. Brutal but useful: let small mistakes go; a few forgiven slips save you from long grudges. Watch for emotional tipping points during Saturn or Pluto cycles.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Routine first: Build a daily schedule and stick to small wins — Life Path 4 rewards consistency.
  • Voice & boundaries: Train public speaking and clear communication; say what you value without shrinking.
  • Channel intensity: Turn strong feelings into a creative project (writing, film, music) and set a production calendar.
  • Protect assets: When making major purchases or deals, use legal review and two-week reflection before committing.
  • Health rules: Favor fresh food, sleep hygiene and weekly solitude. Watch Neptune/Rahu periods and slow down then.

Curious about timing? Track Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto transits — they’re the clockwork that flips the big switches in the story you’re building.


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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 31, 2026
  • India: August 31, 2026
  • Philippines: August 31, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 31, 2026
  • Canada: August 31, 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 31, 2023
  • India: August 31, 2024
  • Philippines: August 31, 2024
  • United Kingdom: August 31, 2025
  • Canada: August 31, 2024

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 31, 2024
  • India: August 31, 2026
  • Philippines: August 31, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 31, 2025
  • Canada: August 31, 2024

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 31, 2026
  • India: August 31, 2028
  • Philippines: August 31, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 31, 2029
  • Canada: August 31, 2026

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 31, 2024
  • India: August 31, 2026
  • Philippines: August 31, 2024
  • United Kingdom: August 31, 2024
  • Canada: August 31, 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 31, 2026
  • India: August 31, 2029
  • Philippines: August 31, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 31, 2026
  • Canada: August 31, 2026

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

  • United States: August 31, 2029
  • India: August 31, 2029
  • Philippines: August 31, 2026
  • United Kingdom: August 31, 2026
  • Canada: August 31, 2027

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

  • India: August 31, 2026
  • Canada: August 31, 2027
  • United States: August 31, 2029
  • Philippines: August 31, 2029
  • United Kingdom: August 31, 2026

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

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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 31, 2026 is on a Monday.
  • Your next birthday is 351 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 31, 2008

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 31, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025
Sun 8 Virgo 13 8 Virgo 7 24 Virgo 44
Moon 13 Virgo 40 8 Sagittarius 10 19 Aries 2
Mercury 2 Libra 55 25 Leo 41 20 Libra 28
Venus 0 Libra 49 6 Leo 41 21 Libra 38
Mars 7 Libra 36 15 Libra 27 18 Libra 42
Jupiter 12 Capricorn 39 17 Cancer 45 12 Capricorn 41
Saturn 11 Virgo 32 29 Pisces 57 13 Virgo 40
Uranus 21 Pisces 11 1 Gemini 28 20 Pisces 31
Neptune 22 Aquarius 25 1 Aries 22 22 Aquarius 1
Pluto 28 Sagittarius 30 1 Aquarius 46 28 Sagittarius 30
Rahu 17 Aquarius 27 18 Pisces 39 16 Aquarius 33
Ketu 17 Leo 27 18 Virgo 39 16 Leo 33

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