Born on 17 May, 1915 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 244 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
137th day of the year 1915.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
CX years old
Timings
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Personality Traits for people born on May 17, 1915
Born on May 17, 1915 : You carry quiet authority and a tender heart.
- Life Path: 2 — you seek partnership and peace.
- Drive: Birth Number 8 — you want security, respect, and real results.
- Emotional Core: Saturn and Pluto conjunct the Moon — deep lessons, steady will.
- Social Style: Venus & Mars in the 11th — romance often comes through friends and causes.
You were born into a time that taught endurance. Your chart pairs a peacemaking bent (Life Path 2) with an appetite for authority and achievement (Birth Number 8). You talk easily and forgive readily, yet your feelings run deep — Saturn and Pluto sitting with the Moon give you serious emotional gravity. Over years and through planetary cycles, these themes keep returning, sharpening both your care and your resolve.
Personality : Communicative yet Private
You speak in plain words and you forgive, but you keep a private inner life. Sun and Mercury in the 12th house from the Moon suggest you think and write in quiet hours — letters, a journal, or a late-night call. You want romance and connection, but you can change your mind; that fickleness is not shallow, it’s a search for the right fit. In time, you turn that private thought into steady care. Notice how Saturn transits make you more reserved — and how that reserve becomes strength.
Talent and Abilities : Adaptable Researcher
Your mind adapts. Mercury placed behind the scenes gives you a gift for research, reflection, and private problem‑solving. Jupiter in the 9th nudges you toward big ideas: philosophy, law, or travel in thought. You likely do well with detail work or teaching, and you can turn solitude into skill — writing poems, investigating facts, making sense of complex cases. Unconsciously you want to serve (2) while building stability (8); when you pair that quietly with action, others notice. Watch for Jupiter transits; they amplify learning and travel.
Blind Spots : Tough on Gratitude
People see you as steady, but you can grow resentful when kindness goes unreturned. You’re forgiving, yet you also expect a basic fairness. Saturn and Pluto on the Moon mean you may carry old wounds and believe you must do more than your share. That mix can make you blunt or argumentative when provoked. Example: you help a neighbor repeatedly, then feel burned when they don’t acknowledge it. Those moments expose a gap between your inner rules and how others behave — and transits to Saturn will make that gap obvious.
Karmic Lessons : Service with Limits
Your soul’s homework asks that you balance duty and desire. Saturn+Pluto with the Moon point to heavy lessons about responsibility — especially toward family and reputation. The Moon's South Node in the 2nd and Neptune in the 2nd suggest past attachments to material security; you must learn generosity without losing firm boundaries. In plain terms: practice saying no and keep steady finances. These lessons return in cycles; major Saturn or Pluto transits will force a reckoning that eventually frees you.
Family and Environment : Mother's Blessing Matters
Your family life shaped how you cope. Many charts like yours show a strong mother influence — her blessing brings ease, her friction creates hardship. Parents may have argued; the household asked you to grow up early. Your close ties and loyalties are powerful, and moving away from your birthplace often helps. Expect family patterns to come up again during Jupiter or Saturn transits — times when reconciliation or hard choices arrive on schedule.
Health and Habits : Watch Your Back and Senses
Take care of the lower back (L3–L4 area) and your hearing/ENT. Glasses or early vision care are common, and nervous tension shows in the shoulders and spine. You relax by taking a short drive or stepping into nature; that habit helps more than you think. Small, steady routines — daily stretching, eye checks, and modest exercise — keep you reliable into later years. When Uranus or Rahu stir, slow down; sudden moves can lead to accidents.
Education and Student Life : Practical, Distracted, Curious
Your learning likely came through mixed support: a warm home habit for study but occasional distraction or lack of formal backing. You like practical subjects — science, research, or technical fields — and you may pick up knowledge informally. Jupiter in the 9th favors lifelong learning; you respond well to travel and study later in life. When Jupiter transits your chart, consider classes or mentoring younger minds.
Work, Money and Career : Independent and Resourceful
Your money sense is practical. You do well in trades that reward discipline: research, engineering, teaching, management, or small business. You may earn through property or rental income, and paperwork or politics can slow promotions. If you are male, work paths often point to engineering, research, construction, or management roles. If you are female, teaching, writing, social work or creative leadership are likely fits. Saturn cycles bring slow gains that last; use them to build real security.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Romantic Through Your Circle
You fall in love through friends or common causes — Venus and Mars in the 11th make social life the stage for romance. You’re romantic, sometimes restless; multiple attractions over time are possible. Marriage may arrive later or be delayed by life duties; children or childbirth can bring worries for some. If you are male, your wife may come from a transformative or creative background and can be outspoken; if you are female, your husband may be tied to adventurous, technical, or leadership work. Your partner sees you as steady and caring, yet also mysterious: you spare your inner struggles and that keeps them curious. When Venus or Mars transit, emotions rise quickly; when Saturn presses, commitment deepens and tests patience. Love for you is a long, maturing story — loyal once trust is built, and profound when it finally opens fully.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Be Slower, Clearer, Safer
Brutal truth: impatience and a taste for speed can cost you. You risk accidents, lost documents, or legal hassles if you rush. You can also speak sharply when hurt, which pushes people away. Financial paperwork and property issues may surface. The fix is plain — slow your actions, secure important papers, and learn to say what you need calmly. Uranus/Rahu periods bring shocks; treat them as alarms, not surprises.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Keep a simple daily routine: 10 minutes of stretching for your back and breathwork for the nervous system.
- Journal letters or short notes to process feelings (Mercury in the 12th likes hidden writing).
- Digitize and back up important documents; keep a printed file for property and legal papers.
- Practice a clear “yes/no” rule in relationships to avoid resentments; check in monthly with close friends.
- Choose steady investments and avoid risky speed—both in driving and in deals (Birth Number 8 wants stable gains).
- When Saturn or Pluto make strong transits, expect heavy work: use those periods to finish long-term projects and settle debts.
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Some famous persons born on May 17, 1915
- Walther Hubatsch, University teacher, and Historian, born in Königsberg (died: December 29, 1984)
- Joseph Liebgott, Military personnel, born in Lansing (died: June 28, 1992)
- Edith Seibert, Painter, born in Stuttgart (died: February 3, 2003)
- Hans Joachim Faller, University teacher, and Judge, born in Staufen im Breisgau (died: September 9, 2006)
- Oisín Kelly, Sculptor, born in Dublin (died: October 12, 1981)
- Carl Liscombe, Ice hockey player, born in Perth (died: February 24, 2004)
- Jean Cazeneuve, Professeur des universités, Anthropologist, Sociologist, and Diplomat, born in Ussel (died: October 4, 2005)
- Pietro Mittica, Military personnel, born in Pizzo (died: December 6, 2003)
- Ғәлиә Шакир ҡыҙы Имашева, Painter, born in Kamen-na-Obi (died: January 5, 1995)
- Nikolay Vladislavovich Ryukhin, Abrek, captain, Siilah-Bokkhka Daymekhan warrior, born in Grozny (died: March 1, 1989)
- Berthe di Vito-Delvaux, Music teacher, and Composer, born in Angleur (died: April 2, 2005)
- Dan-Axel Broström, Ship-owner, born in Hedvig Eleonora parish (died: December 8, 1976)
- Harry Drake, Bowyer, born in Kansas (died: July 28, 1997)
- Ángel Olavarría, Jurist, born in Cabezón de la Sal (died: January 18, 2008)
- Lorette M. Wood, Politician, born in Fremont (died: April 20, 2010)
- Olga Madar, Trade unionist, born in Sykesville (died: May 16, 1996)
- Stanisław Smoleński, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Vienna (died: August 8, 2006)
- Ludwig Zareczny, Priest, born in Ratamka (died: September 15, 1964)
- Jaroslav Simonides, Bookseller, Translator, Librarian, and Writer, born in Holešov (died: May 25, 1996)
- E. Willard Miller, Geographer, Writer, and University teacher, born in Turkey City, Pennsylvania (died: November 15, 2002)
- Янаки Захариев Хо̀левич, Physician, born in Septemvriytsi (died: January 1, 2007)
- Степан Захарович Ножка, Sapper, born in Bohodukhiv Raion (died: August 24, 1984)
- Willy Cairo, Politician, born in Paramaribo (died: December 1, 1977)
- John McInally, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Blantyre
- Paul Kessy, Basketball player, born in Wisconsin (died: January 3, 1971)
- Per Arén, Gynaecologist, born in Åmål (died: January 7, 2010)
- Ivan Lutsenko, Literary scholar, and Literary critic, born in Prybuzhzhia (died: May 27, 2006)
- Marcel Roland de Quervain, Physical chemist, Glaciologist, Geologist, Physicist, and Teacher, born in Zürich (died: February 16, 2007)
- Claire C. Dunn, American football coach, Coach, and Teacher, born in Ottawa County (died: April 1, 1996)
- Lisbeth Rathjens, Pedagogue, and Teacher, born in Landshut (died: October 23, 2004)
- Григорій Давидович Трудлер, Architect, born in Кременчук (died: January 1, 1992)
- Julia Tamer Kerr, Military personnel, born in Pawcatuck (died: October 29, 1996)
- Stepan Dmitrievich Fenin, Military personnel, born in Rtiščevo, Kerensky District (died: August 29, 2002)
- István Gyenes, Literary historian, Journalist, Editing staff, and Writer, born in Budapest (died: January 9, 1984)
- Анато́лий Ива́нович Пу́шкин, Aircraft pilot, born in Moscow (died: April 15, 2002)
What happened on May 17, 1915
- End of the Liberal government in the United Kingdom: Prime Minister H. H. Asquith forms a coalition government, marking a significant political shift during WWI.
May 17, 1915 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1915 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 17, 1933
- India: May 17, 1933
- Philippines: May 17, 1933
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1933
- Canada: May 17, 1933
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: May 17, 1930
- India: May 17, 1931
- Philippines: May 17, 1931
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1932
- Canada: May 17, 1931
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: May 17, 1931
- India: May 17, 1933
- Philippines: May 17, 1933
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1932
- Canada: May 17, 1931
Full Driving License
- United States: May 17, 1933
- India: May 17, 1935
- Philippines: May 17, 1933
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1936
- Canada: May 17, 1933
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: May 17, 1931
- India: May 17, 1933
- Philippines: May 17, 1931
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1931
- Canada: May 17, 1931
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: May 17, 1933
- India: May 17, 1936
- Philippines: May 17, 1933
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1933
- Canada: May 17, 1933
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: May 17, 1936
- India: May 17, 1936
- Philippines: May 17, 1933
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1933
- Canada: May 17, 1934
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: May 17, 1933
- Canada: May 17, 1934
- United States: May 17, 1936
- Philippines: May 17, 1936
- United Kingdom: May 17, 1933
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
June 17, 1961
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 17, 2026 is on a Sunday.
- Your next birthday is 244 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for May 17, 1915
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 25 Taurus 16 | 26 Taurus 37 | 10 Virgo 38 |
Moon | 29 Gemini 23 | 17 Capricorn 51 | 9 Cancer 40 |
Mercury | 12 Gemini 9 | 12 Taurus 8 | 28 Virgo 16 |
Venus | 24 Aries 10 | 11 Aries 41 | 8 Virgo 20 |
Mars | 23 Aries 19 | 13 Leo 26 | 10 Cancer 7 |
Jupiter | 22 Pisces 26 | 24 Gemini 46 | 24 Pisces 53 |
Saturn | 1 Cancer 16 | 29 Pisces 16 | 14 Cancer 29 |
Uranus | 15 Aquarius 37 | 27 Taurus 16 | 12 Aquarius 35 |
Neptune | 28 Cancer 3 | 1 Aries 33 | 1 Leo 39 |
Pluto | 0 Cancer 51 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 3 Cancer 9 |
Rahu | 21 Aquarius 51 | 24 Pisces 16 | 16 Aquarius 1 |
Ketu | 21 Leo 51 | 24 Virgo 16 | 16 Leo 1 |
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Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
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Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
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Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
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