Born on 22 May, 1908 (Friday)

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Personality Traits for people born on May 22, 1908

Born on May 22, 1908 : A steady builder with a surprising romantic fire

You were born into a world that valued duty and endurance. That shows up in you as honesty, discipline and a quiet determination to make things work. Picture a hands-on person who plans like an engineer but feels like a poet in private — that contrast explains much of your story. Over time, the cycles of Saturn, Jupiter and the outer planets will sharpen or soften these traits; expect certain chapters to feel more intense during transits.

Personality : Honest

You speak plainly and act with purpose. You are not given to theatrical displays; your warmth is practical rather than showy. That Sun+Mercury in the fourth-from-Moon setup makes home, memory and private identity central. You may come across as unemotional at first, but close friends know you have steady loyalty. You also have a short fuse at times — quick irritation that passes once your plan is back on track. This sober clarity shapes how you lead, and it opens the door to your talents next.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic Planner

You think in systems. With strategic inclinations and a strong mind for details, you excel at planning, management and long-term projects. You can sift facts, hold your nerve, and wait for the right moment — a patient strategist. The many planets in the 5th house (Venus, Mars, Neptune, Pluto, Rahu) give you creative spark and flair for drama or art; you may channel passion into music, writing, theater or mentoring young talents. Your unconscious motive: you want your work to mean something — to leave a mark that serves others.

Blind Spots : Reserved, sometimes vengeful

You keep secrets and trust slowly. That private stance protects you, but it can also make you seem cold. When hurt, you may hold grudges and plan quiet retaliation rather than speak up. You dislike compulsive behaviour in others and can be intolerant of what you see as irrationality. Socially, you may miss small emotional cues; people may perceive you as distant when you’re really cautious. Recognizing this gap is the first step to softening it — which affects your family life next.

Karmic Lessons : Service balanced with personal joy

Life Path 9 suggests a calling toward service, compassion and endings that make room for new growth. At the same time, the heavy 5th-house emphasis asks you to reclaim play, pleasure and creative risk. The lesson: balance duty with delight. You may repeat patterns around control, property or family responsibility until you learn to let joy be part of duty. In planetary cycles — especially during Jupiter and Saturn transits — these lessons will surface as concrete tests and opportunities for letting go.

Family and Environment : Rooted, sometimes complicated

Your home life shapes your identity. Expect strong family ties, but also friction over money, property or decisions. A parent (often the mother) may have been emotionally unstable or high-strung, which taught you to keep feelings private. Sibling and lineage ties run deep; news travels fast in your circle and legacy issues can resurface. Still, you are the kind of person who holds the family together — even when disputes threaten to pull things apart. That practical steadiness leads into how you manage health and habits.

Health and Habits : Disciplined, cautious

You do best with routine. Fresh food, regular sleep and order matter to your health — stale or rushed habits bother you physically and mentally. Jupiter in the 6th house helps with resilience but warns of work-related strains; Saturn in the 2nd calls for attention to diet and hairline chronic issues. Watch impatience and quick tempers; they can flare into stress-related problems. When transits activate the 6th or 2nd houses, small health routines pay large dividends.

Education and Student Life : Curious but distracted

School life may have been uneven: confident in ability but distracted by home matters. You learn by planning and doing, not by rote. A change around mid-teens (age 14–16) may have shifted your path — perhaps a move, a new mentor, or a different field. You thrive when study connects to practical goals or service, and you grow comfortable when your voice is heard in structured settings. That preparation feeds into your work life next.

Work, Money and Career : Practical strategist

Careers that reward planning, steady effort and skill suit you. Transport, construction, engineering, management, teaching or service roles fit well. You may attract respect in technical or leadership posts. Money comes steadily if you avoid quick riches; Saturn in the 2nd house insists on patience. You may also be drawn to niche fields — astrology, astronomy, restoration, or work involving large structures. Expect recognition for steady contribution, especially when Jupiter passes through work-related areas of your chart.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate but private

Your romance has two sides: steady commitment and dramatic intensity. The crowded 5th house means you love with strong emotions and theatrical flair, but you keep your core feelings private. If you are male: your wife is likely educated, working and involved in communication, design or service fields; she may travel or move and could bring practical property matters into the match. If you are female: your husband may be tied to intellectual, technical or service fields, often supportive of the home and liable to relocate. Partners may find you reliable but sometimes hard to read — they see your devotion but not always the small doubts underneath. Expect relationship tests during major transits (especially Saturn and Uranus), moments that ask you to choose between control and letting the heart lead.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Temper and secrecy

Your strengths turn into limits when you become rigid or secretive. Short temper, grudges, and an aversion to messy emotions can isolate you. Financial disputes or property entanglements may recur if you don’t face them directly. Dark periods of low mood or self-destructive thinking are possible at low points; seek support rather than hiding. Face these bluntly and you’ll clear the path to more freedom.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

• Schedule small daily routines (sleep, meals, fresh food) to stabilize energy.
• Practice clear talk: name one feeling each day to soften secrecy.
• Use planning tools (calendar, ledger) to manage property or money disputes.
• Channel 5th-house energy into a creative project or mentoring a younger person.
• When Saturn or Jupiter transit personal houses, slow down and review long-term commitments.

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Some famous persons born on May 22, 1908

• Mykola Zaitsev, Theatrical director, born in Tula (died: February 17, 1972)
• Friedrich Guttenberg, Physician, born in Freiburg im Breisgau (died: May 8, 1991)
• Karel Kaplánek, Poet, born in Prague
• Ota František Polách, High school teacher, born in Boskovice (died: November 6, 1969)
• Joseph Bass, French Resistance fighter, born in Hrodna (died: March 15, 1970)
• Otto von Pidoll, Painter, born in Losheim am See (died: June 12, 1982)
• Herbert Simoleit, Catholic priest, born in Berlin (died: November 13, 1944)
• Adolf Harwalik, Politician, and Teacher, born in Graz (died: October 22, 1997)
• Gustav Jaenecke, Ice hockey player, and Tennis player, born in Charlottenburg (died: May 30, 1985)
• Horton Smith, Golfer, born in Springfield (died: October 15, 1963)
• Hans Henschke, Gestapo employee, and Jurist, born in Angermünde (died: June 12, 1987)
• Andrée Guize, Actor, born in City of Brussels (died: January 1, 1988)
• Nino Pagot, Filmmaker, Comics artist, and Animator, born in Venice (died: May 22, 1972)
• Cedric Firth, Architect, and Writer, born in Auckland (died: May 31, 1994)
• David Rabinovitz, Lawyer, and Judge, born in Sheboygan (died: August 25, 1986)
• Rattana Pestonji, Film director, Cinematographer, Photographer, and Screenwriter, born in Bangkok (died: August 17, 1970)
• Tony Holm, American football player, born in Birmingham (died: July 15, 1978)
• Walter Korn, Chess player, born in Prague (died: July 9, 1997)
• William George Hoskins, Television presenter, and Historian, born in Exeter (died: January 11, 1992)
• Erwin Brünisholz, Painter, born in Kaiserslautern (died: July 14, 1943)
• João Caruso Scuderi, Politician, born in Palermo (died: November 24, 1978)
• Lionel Audet, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Sainte-Marie (died: August 10, 1989)
• Alojz Cvacho, Astronomer, born in Varín (died: July 18, 1993)
• Max Ehinger, Sport historian, and Journalist, born in Basel (died: July 17, 1978)
• Tomitarō Hirata, Economist, born in Yokote (died: March 20, 1995)
• Anton Leischner, Linguist, Neurologist, and Professor, born in Mikulovice (died: September 17, 2010)
• Dimitrije Vojvodić, Military personnel, born in Konjuh (died: July 25, 1987)
• Myroslav Lutsyshyn, Military personnel, born in Ternopil (died: October 9, 1943)
• Wally Colliss, Australian rules football player, born in Yarragon (died: October 8, 1977)
• Victor Reinshagen, Conductor, and Composer, born in Riga (died: November 14, 1992)
• László Németi, Mathematician, and Engineer, born in Oradea (died: August 10, 1977)
• John F. R. Seitz, Military personnel, born in Wilmington (died: October 10, 1978)
• Juan Herrera López, Military personnel, born in Estepona (died: January 11, 1988)
• George Shaw Wheeler, Economist, born in Rollingbay (died: October 18, 1998)
• Klaas Christiaan Winkler, Microbiologist, and University teacher, born in Amsterdam (died: December 6, 1994)
• Maurizio Mazzocchi, Architect, born in Milan (died: February 11, 2007)

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What happened on May 22, 1908

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May 22, 1908 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1908 belongs to the GI Generation group.

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

• United States: May 22, 1926
• India: May 22, 1926
• Philippines: May 22, 1926
• United Kingdom: May 22, 1926
• Canada: May 22, 1926

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: May 22, 1923
• India: May 22, 1924
• Philippines: May 22, 1924
• United Kingdom: May 22, 1925
• Canada: May 22, 1924

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 22, 1924
• India: May 22, 1926
• Philippines: May 22, 1926
• United Kingdom: May 22, 1925
• Canada: May 22, 1924

Full Driving License

• United States: May 22, 1926
• India: May 22, 1928
• Philippines: May 22, 1926
• United Kingdom: May 22, 1929
• Canada: May 22, 1926

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 22, 1924
• India: May 22, 1926
• Philippines: May 22, 1924
• United Kingdom: May 22, 1924
• Canada: May 22, 1924

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: May 22, 1926
• India: May 22, 1929
• Philippines: May 22, 1926
• United Kingdom: May 22, 1926
• Canada: May 22, 1926

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

• United States: May 22, 1929
• India: May 22, 1929
• Philippines: May 22, 1926
• United Kingdom: May 22, 1926
• Canada: May 22, 1927

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

• India: May 22, 1926
• Canada: May 22, 1927
• United States: May 22, 1929
• Philippines: May 22, 1929
• United Kingdom: May 22, 1926

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 22, 1954

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

• May 22, 2026 is on a Friday.
• Your next birthday is 248 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars aspects Moon
  Exact: 31 January, 2025
• Mars aspects Moon
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Mercury
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Jupiter trine Moon
  Exact: 01 May, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 31 May, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Mars
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 10 June, 2025
• Mars aspects Saturn
  Exact: 30 June, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Rahu
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Ketu
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Saturn
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Mars opposition Mercury
  Exact: 27 November, 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.

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