Born on 17 December, 1917 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Capricorn

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
107 years, 8 months, 28 days

Your next birthday is 93 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

351st day of the year 1917.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Snake (蛇)
Roman Numerals
XVII-XII-MCMXVII

CVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:59 Sunset: 15:54

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on December 17, 1917

Born on December 17, 1917 : A quiet force of resolve and practical wisdom

  • Life path 2 / Birth number 8: cooperative heart, steady drive for authority and results.
  • Emotionally intense: Moon conjunct Venus and Uranus — loyal, sudden turns in feeling.
  • Money sense: Financially wise and strategic; property and joint finances favor you.
  • Partnership tests: Saturn & Neptune in the 7th house ask for realism and compassion in close ties.

You carry a lifetime of decisions and small victories. Your chart reads like a practical handbook: you want loyalty, you hate deceit, and you can turn risk into lasting value. Think of this as a friendly mirror — useful, honest, and motivating.

Personality : Determined

You press on. That single word fits many details: stubborn will, steady work ethic, and a taste for brave choices. With Sun and Mercury in the 12th house from the Moon, you spend energy inside before you show it outside — private planning, private courage. You may seem reserved, but you act decisively when it matters. That inner silence fuels outcomes: you move like someone who’s already thought three steps ahead. Notice how your resolve opens doors; now let that same focus shape what you want next.

Talent and Abilities : Financially Wise

Your gift is money sense married to creativity. Birth number 8 gives authority and an instinct for resources; Jupiter in the 5th house from the Moon brings luck to risk taken with care — creative investments, property, or ventures tied to children or hobby turned business. Unconsciously, you seek security and respect. You plan big but sometimes skip small details; use that to your advantage by outsourcing the checklist. Watch Jupiter or Saturn transits — they can amplify opportunities or tests in finance.

Blind Spots : Guarded

You protect your heart. Venus conjunct the Moon makes you devoted; Uranus conjunct the Moon makes you unpredictable. That mix creates loyalty but sudden pulls away. You dislike deceit intensely and can be blunt when trust is broken. At times you appear mean or unkind — it’s a tool you use to push forward. The risk: you can alienate people who need gentler handling. When your mood shifts, others notice; when you soften, you gain allies. That tension is a signal, not a flaw.

Karmic Lessons : Service and Responsibility

Sun, Mercury and Rahu in the 12th house from the Moon point to themes of service, solitude and hidden debts — you’re learning to balance selfless acts with self-respect. Moon’s South Node and Pluto in the 6th house suggest repeated lessons around health, duty and daily work. Life path 2 urges cooperation; Birth number 8 calls for responsible power. Expect cycles (Saturn or Rahu/Ketu) to bring tests that refine your sense of duty. Your task: make peace with quiet service and claim fair reward.

Family and Environment : Tied to the Mother’s Blessing

Your family story matters. A mother’s support shapes fortune; disagreements between parents leave marks. Fathers often bring property or business ties but may have health worries. You may inherit land, face disputes over property, or see relatives move abroad. Children or an elder son might need attention. These patterns explain why you guard resources and why you work to stabilize the household. Family friction has shaped your caution — and your drive to secure what lasts.

Health and Habits : Watchful

Pluto and the Moon’s South Node in the 6th house call for steady attention to health. Back risks (L3–L4), head or eye issues, skin or kidney concerns appear in the notes. You may also face accidents related to vehicles. Simple daily habits — gentle stretching, breathing exercises (pranayama), and routine medical checks — pay off more than dramatic cures. During heavy Saturn or Mars transits, be extra cautious: small precautions prevent big problems.

Education and Student Life : Self-disciplined Reader

You learn by reading and steady study. Early breaks or delays in formal schooling are possible, yet persistence wins: later life brings competence and sometimes recognition. Your mind is suited to technical or practical subjects — engineering, law, or finance — and you benefit from concentrated study rather than scattered learning. When Jupiter brightens your 5th house, you’ll feel study pay off; use those windows to finish projects you started years ago.

Work, Money and Career : Strategic but Impulsive

You think strategy, but planning details can lag. You may start in a steady job and later shift to business — food, hospitality, law, engineering, or trade are all possible fits. Gains from property and foreign income show up. You do well with joint money (Mars in the 8th) and bureaucratic wins. Avoid speculation and gambling; steady investment beats quick bets. Career cycles — Jupiter’s gifts, Saturn’s slow tests — will shape promotions and pivots. Use friends and contacts; they often open the right doors.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense and Unconventional

You fall easily and feel deeply. Venus and Uranus with the Moon create intense attraction and the possibility of sudden turns. You likely have many opposite-sex friends and may face several romantic tests. Saturn and Neptune in the 7th house mean love mixes duty with idealism — sometimes confusion follows devotion. Mars in the 8th house adds heat and power dynamics. If you are male: your wife may come from a grounded, service or finance background; she may travel or relocate and bring stability. If you are female: your husband may be involved in transformational, technical or leadership work and can be short-tempered but supportive. Partners see you as loyal, private and financially sensible — and they can feel puzzled by your sudden shifts. Watch transits of Uranus, Neptune and Saturn: they tend to trigger relationship changes or clarity.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubbornness and Impatience

You can be blunt, suspicious of weakness, and impulsive with big moves. That mix wins battles but burns bridges. Money moves sometimes leap past due diligence. Health risks attend late-night habits or tense posture. Family friction and on-off romances can distract you from long-term peace. Brutally put: curb the quick verdicts, don’t weaponize honesty, and plan the steps you usually skip. Do that and stubbornness becomes steady backbone, not a wrecking ball.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Keep a simple money rule: emergency fund + no speculative bets.
  • Practice daily breathing (5–10 minutes) and gentle back stretches.
  • Journal secrets and sudden feelings to calm Uranus-driven shocks.
  • Use written agreements and dates when making partnerships (Saturn-friendly).
  • Schedule a health check during slow Jupiter or Saturn transits for best outcomes.

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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: December 17, 1935
  • India: December 17, 1935
  • Philippines: December 17, 1935
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 1935
  • Canada: December 17, 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: December 17, 1932
  • India: December 17, 1933
  • Philippines: December 17, 1933
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 1934
  • Canada: December 17, 1933

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: December 17, 1933
  • India: December 17, 1935
  • Philippines: December 17, 1935
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 1934
  • Canada: December 17, 1933

Full Driving License

  • United States: December 17, 1935
  • India: December 17, 1937
  • Philippines: December 17, 1935
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 1938
  • Canada: December 17, 1935

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: December 17, 1933
  • India: December 17, 1935
  • Philippines: December 17, 1933
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 1933
  • Canada: December 17, 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: December 17, 1935
  • India: December 17, 1938
  • Philippines: December 17, 1935
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 1935
  • Canada: December 17, 1935

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

  • United States: December 17, 1938
  • India: December 17, 1938
  • Philippines: December 17, 1935
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 1935
  • Canada: December 17, 1936

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

  • India: December 17, 1935
  • Canada: December 17, 1936
  • United States: December 17, 1938
  • Philippines: December 17, 1938
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 1935

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

January 17, 1964

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

  • December 17, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
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Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for December 17, 1917

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 17, 2024 Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2024
Sun 24 Sagittarius 46 25 Sagittarius 48 12 Aries 42
Moon 1 Aquarius 58 20 Cancer 22 26 Sagittarius 59
Mercury 15 Capricorn 2 6 Sagittarius 33 1 Taurus 1
Venus 10 Aquarius 50 11 Aquarius 27 27 Aquarius 53
Mars 21 Virgo 42 5 Leo 27 17 Virgo 5
Jupiter 3 Gemini 48 14 Gemini 59 7 Gemini 52
Saturn 14 Leo 54 13 Pisces 30 8 Leo 25
Uranus 20 Aquarius 41 24 Taurus 5 26 Aquarius 16
Neptune 6 Leo 44 27 Pisces 9 4 Leo 21
Pluto 4 Cancer 40 0 Aquarius 37 3 Cancer 28
Rahu 1 Capricorn 48 2 Aries 16 26 Sagittarius 9
Ketu 1 Cancer 48 2 Libra 16 26 Gemini 9

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