Born on 21 May, 1917 (Monday)

• Personality
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• Horoscope

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Personality Traits for people born on May 21, 1917

Born on May 21, 1917 : You are the steady architect — ambitious, dependable, and quietly wise.

You were born into a time that taught thrift and hard work. Those years left an imprint: you prefer clear plans, steady routines, and things that last. Imagine someone who keeps the house clean, balances the books, and also keeps a drawer of letters and quiet prayers. Read on — each part of your chart explains why you built that life, and what still wants to change.

Personality : Steady Pragmatist

You come across as reliable, cautious, and driven to provide. With Sun conjunct Moon, your identity and emotions align — you rarely present mixed signals. That makes you trustworthy: friends call when a job needs doing. Yet Mercury and Jupiter tucked into the 12th house mean you carry a private inner life; you think things through away from the crowd. That combination — outward steadiness, inner contemplation — sets the stage for your talents.

Talent and Abilities : Practical Leadership

Your charts favor practical skills and leadership. Life Path 8 leans toward management and finance; Birth Number 3 gives you a natural ease with words and small performances. You organize networks, pursue excellence, and teach by example. Unconsciously, you may be driven to prove competence and secure legacy. Think of yourself as a foreman who quietly trains apprentices — dependable, exacting, and effective. That practical skill prepares you to see both money and meaning.

Blind Spots : Guarded and Skeptical

Your skepticism protects you but can harden into quick judgment. Mercury in a hidden place makes you private about your doubts — others may read that as distance. You can fix surface problems while ignoring deeper emotional needs; buried irritation may grow into sharp words later. In relationships, your instinct is to solve rather than listen. Noticing that habit is the first step toward opening space for real conversation.

Karmic Lessons : Releasing Old Security Habits

Moon's South Node in the 2nd and Pluto in the 2nd point to repeated ties to possessions, family security, and old ways of valuing yourself. The lesson: value is not only what you own. Rahu in the 8th asks you to face shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. Over time you’re asked to trade control for trust — letting relationships, not just assets, define worth. That shift reshapes how you handle family and money.

Family and Environment : Practical Roots, Sharp Words

Your background likely centered on trades, land, or steady service — people who kept the lights on and the bills paid. Parents probably worked hard; mother’s influence feels strong and formative. Sibling rivalry or blunt family speech may have left marks. Moving to a new town or state often brought improvement. Those home lessons trained you to manage stress and prepare for the health habits that follow.

Health and Habits : Watch Head, Ears, Eyes

A pattern shows sensitivity in the head, ears, and eyesight — headaches, hearing strain, or needing glasses are common possibilities. Stress hides in the 12th-house placements, so symptoms may show after long worry. You tend to treat practical problems first and small warning signs later. Simple routines — regular checks for hearing/vision, steady sleep, gentle neck and shoulder work — pay off. When planetary cycles touch these areas, be extra cautious.

Education and Student Life : Disciplined and Curious

Saturn and Neptune in the 3rd house give a mix of discipline and imagination. You learn steadily, remember details, and often mentor others. Practical fields — engineering, teaching, geology, medicine, or technology — suit you well. Time management is a strength; you’re the student who shows up early and helps classmates. That steady learning style flows naturally into the kinds of work where you thrive.

Work, Money and Career : Builder and Steward

You do well where structure matters — government work, engineering, mineral or agricultural businesses, or hands-on shops (garments, salons, real estate). Life Path 8 pushes you toward leadership and long-term planning; Pluto in the 2nd means resources transform across life — one property might prove difficult while another brings gain. Uranus in the 10th can bring sudden public changes; moving often opens new doors. When Jupiter or Uranus transit, prepare for opportunities and surprises.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal but Private

Venus conjunct Moon gives warmth: you show love through practical care, comfort, and orderly home life. You are loyal and steady; you express affection in service rather than fireworks. That steadiness soothes some partners and leaves others craving emotional talk.

If you are male: your wife may come from a grounded, service-oriented background — business, health, or craft — steady and proud, and she may expect practical partnership. If you are female: your husband may be linked to creative, technical, or leadership work; he can be supportive but sometimes restless. Partners often see you as the dependable anchor; they may ask you to speak your softer feelings. When Venus or the Moon face testing transits, tenderness, not argument, steadies the bond.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control and Hidden Anger

Be blunt with yourself: the need to control, quick judgments, and buried irritation can wreck close ties. Procrastination on emotional work lets small resentments become big fights. Financial attachment or a troublesome property can trap you. Health neglect and stubbornness risk turning manageable problems into crises. Name the fear, speak it plainly, and you stop feeding the pattern.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

• Set one weekly "quiet hour" for journaling or prayer to process the 12th-house energy.
• Schedule hearing and vision checks; manage headaches with sleep, hydration, and gentle neck exercises.
• Create a clear inventory of assets and a plan for any problematic property — flexibility protects you when Pluto shifts values.
• Practice one honest, brief conversation a week with a partner or sibling to break the habit of fixing instead of listening.
• When Saturn, Uranus, or Pluto make strong transits, slow big decisions and get a trusted second opinion.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 21, 1917

• Raymond Burr, Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor, and Actor, born in New Westminster (died: September 12, 1993)
• Aníbal Paz, Goalkeeper coach, and Association football player, born in Montevideo (died: March 21, 2013)
• Gisela Tschofenig, Resistance fighter, born in Landskron (died: April 27, 1945)
• Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, Diplomat, and Politician, born in Ladakh (died: November 4, 2003)
• Henk Staneke, Politician, born in Amsterdam (died: December 6, 1996)
• Frank Bellamy, Comics artist, born in Kettering (died: July 5, 1976)
• Jules-François Crahay, Fashion designer, born in Liège (died: January 5, 1988)
• Segundo Pascual, Association football player, born in Cantabria (died: January 1, 1978)
• Фёдор Степанович Яловой, Military leader, born in Vertiivka (died: June 16, 2003)
• Irving Smith, Flying ace, Royal Air Force, born in Invercargill, New Zealand (died: February 16, 2000)
• Juan Larramendi Arburúa, Painter, born in Vera de Bidasoa (died: October 12, 2005)
• Q123368738, Official, born in Ténès (died: March 8, 2003)
• Endel Ruberg, Painter, born in Sõmeru Rural Municipality (died: December 29, 1989)
• Friedl Brehm, Publisher, Journalist, and Writer, born in Duisburg (died: January 1, 1983)
• Babatunji Olowofoyeku, Pedagogue, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Ilesa (died: March 26, 2003)
• Yanina Appelqvist, Actor, born in Góra (died: October 5, 1997)
• Thomas Sneum, Aircraft pilot, and Military officer, born in Sønderho (died: February 3, 2007)
• Eddie Thompson, Athlete, born in Toronto (died: April 22, 1943)
• Edwin Scott, Association football player, born in Portsmouth (died: February 1, 2007)
• Gopal Prasad Rimal, Poet, born in Kathmandu (died: October 24, 1973)
• May Gutteridge, Social worker, born in Gosport, Hampshire, England (died: February 26, 2002)
• Victor Henry Anderson, Musician, and Poet, born in Clayton (died: September 20, 2001)
• Kengo Araki, Philosopher, born in Hatsukaichi (died: March 22, 2017)
• Józef Dziadura, General, born in Słupica (died: September 26, 1997)
• Orville H. Hampton, Screenwriter, born in Rockford (died: August 8, 1997)
• Cebrià Baraut i Obiols, Historian, and Writer, born in El Vilar de Cabó, Alt Urgell (died: June 8, 2003)
• Digby Tatham-Warter, Military personnel, born in Atcham (died: March 21, 1993)
• Mìkalaj, Eastern Orthodox priest, born in Novouzensk District (died: June 20, 2002)
• Aurelio Curti, Politician, born in Frosinone (died: April 11, 1990)
• Jan Deddens, Police officer, born in 't Zandt (died: June 3, 1999)
• Margaret Milne, Potter, born in New Zealand (died: February 16, 2005)
• Rudolf Klicks, Actor, born in Berlin (died: September 5, 1997)
• Кола Черапкин, Scientist, born in Isapria (died: July 22, 1987)
• Mihály Fogarasy-Fetter, Teacher, Librarian, and Local historian, born in Pilisvörösvár (died: March 7, 2007)
• Jean Fournier, French Resistance fighter, Aircraft pilot, Military personnel, and Teacher, born in Annecy (died: August 26, 1961)
• Mieczysław Stachiewicz, Architect, born in Warsaw (died: April 30, 2020)
• Gunnel Wahlfors, Drawer, and Painter, born in Kemi (died: January 3, 1989)
• Elizabeth Backhouse, Writer, born in Northam (died: April 28, 2013)
• Frederick Lilburn Hartman, American football player, born in Dallas (died: April 30, 1984)
• Антоније Маринковић, књижевник, born in Корман код Алексинца (died: July 16, 1987)
• George Abu Wemah, Civil servant, and Diplomat, born in Tamale
• Mark Aronovich Rutman, Mathematician, born in Odesa (died: December 10, 1990)

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What happened on May 21, 1917

• The Great Atlanta Fire destroys over 300 acres, causing extensive damage and leaving thousands homeless, highlighting the need for improved fire prevention and safety measures.

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May 21, 1917 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1917 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 21, 1935
• India: May 21, 1935
• Philippines: May 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 21, 1935
• Canada: May 21, 1935

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 21, 1932
• India: May 21, 1933
• Philippines: May 21, 1933
• United Kingdom: May 21, 1934
• Canada: May 21, 1933

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: May 21, 1933
• India: May 21, 1935
• Philippines: May 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 21, 1934
• Canada: May 21, 1933

Full Driving License

• United States: May 21, 1935
• India: May 21, 1937
• Philippines: May 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 21, 1938
• Canada: May 21, 1935

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: May 21, 1933
• India: May 21, 1935
• Philippines: May 21, 1933
• United Kingdom: May 21, 1933
• Canada: May 21, 1933

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 21, 1935
• India: May 21, 1938
• Philippines: May 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 21, 1935
• Canada: May 21, 1935

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

• United States: May 21, 1938
• India: May 21, 1938
• Philippines: May 21, 1935
• United Kingdom: May 21, 1935
• Canada: May 21, 1936

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

• India: May 21, 1935
• Canada: May 21, 1936
• United States: May 21, 1938
• Philippines: May 21, 1938
• United Kingdom: May 21, 1935

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 21, 1963

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 21, 2026 is on a Thursday.
• Your next birthday is 248 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Jupiter
  Exact: 02 March, 2025
• Saturn sextile Mercury
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 11 April, 2025
• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Saturn sextile Moon
  Exact: 10 July, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Ketu
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Rahu
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Saturn sextile Sun
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Mars aspects Jupiter
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Mars opposition Mars
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 07 November, 2025

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

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