Born on 17 August, 1929 (Saturday)

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Personality Traits for people born on August 17, 1929

Born on August 17, 1929 : Quiet power — you turn small acts into steady change

You’ve lived through decades of change and learned to carry a lot quietly. This portrait is a short guide — it highlights who you are, what drives you, and one recurring habit that shapes everything. Start simple: your inner strength is real. Next, we’ll look at how that strength shows up day to day.

Personality : Disciplined

You are steady and stubborn in equal measure. Once you decide, you rarely turn back; you think carefully, then act with purpose. Wit appeals to you and you have little patience for manipulative behavior. At times you’re highly motivated; at other times daily details slide — a mix of drive and occasional inertia. Think of yourself as a seasoned captain: steady on the bridge, sometimes uninterested in polishing the deck. That focused energy is the engine for your talents, which follow next.

Talent and Abilities : Transformative storyteller

Your mind reaches deep. Mercury and Neptune in the 8th house sharpen research, an ability to read between the lines, and a poetic imagination. Jupiter in the 5th suggests gifts in storytelling, teaching, or small-stage creativity. Uranus in the 3rd brings original ideas and quick thinking. Unconsciously you want to lead and be seen as competent (Life Path 1). When you write or tell a story, you aim not just to entertain but to change how people feel — that urge drives your best work.

Blind Spots : Perceived as rigid

Your directness can be mistaken for hardness. You dislike manipulation and call it out, but bluntness can push people away. Mercury+Neptune in the 8th sometimes colors communication with idealism or confusion; you may expect others to read your intent and then feel wounded when they don’t. Saturn in the 12th hides doubts that you rarely show. The result: friends see a rock; you feel a complicated mix of pride and loneliness. That tension often points to your next lesson.

Karmic Lessons : Letting go of public image

Moon’s South Node in the 10th suggests strong past or early focus on public role and reputation. Rahu in the 4th calls you back to home, roots, and inner comfort. The task is to balance outer success with private peace. Saturn in the 12th asks you to accept solitude as a teacher and to work through hidden blocks. Over time, you learn that power without quiet inner work feels empty — and that lesson softens how you lead others.

Family and Environment : Roots with restlessness

Your family likely values work and longevity; you may come from a line tied to trade, transport, or finance, with healers or professionals present. Childhood shows strain: attachment issues or trauma around the mother figure can leave lasting marks. You like big gatherings and may prefer joint-family settings, yet Rahu in the 4th can make home feel unsettled at times. Home is both anchor and testing ground, and how you handle family patterns often shapes your health and work next.

Health and Habits : Strong but watchful

You have resilient constitution and strong legs. Still, the chart warns of accidents or sudden health scares that tend to heal with time. Saturn in the 12th and Pluto in the 6th ask for attention to hidden or chronic issues; Venus in the 6th links pleasure and routine — what you enjoy can affect daily health. Sleep may be long at times. Regular checkups, gentle exercise and attention to lower-body care keep you moving — and this care supports your productivity.

Education and Student Life : Curious but uneven

You were inquisitive, but schooling may have been patchy or frustrating. Lack of support or clashes with peers could have interrupted formal study. Still, you learned in other ways — through travel, reading, work and practical training. That mix makes you versatile: not always formally credentialed, but experienced and resourceful. This background sets the stage for a career shaped by skill more than diplomas.

Work, Money and Career : Multiple streams, steady climb

You often try more than one job or field. Communication, writing, editing, teaching, technical roles or work with shared resources fit well. You may find success later in life after steady effort; property and multiple income streams are possible. You can be motivated but slip into disorganization; structure systems help. Money tends to come after struggle, and relocation or a change in environment often brings opportunity. Use your leadership impulse to pick one project and finish it — that brings reward.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, loyal, sometimes distant

You love with depth. Venus and Pluto in the 6th shape partnerships through daily care and shared chores; intimacy is practical and intense rather than flashy. Expect seasonal swings — fierce passion at times, cooler periods at others. Rahu in the 4th can make home life restless; trust is essential.

If you are male: your wife may be career-minded or creative — teaching, media, writing or design. Marriage might come later or from a distant place. Expect in-law friction but practical support from some relatives.

If you are female: your husband may connect to land, property, construction, or finance. He may be attached to family and sometimes relocate for work. He brings steadiness but can be traditional.

Partners often see you as dependable and principled — and sometimes secretive. Clear talk about boundaries and expectations turns intensity into steady care.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control and follow-through

Be blunt: stubbornness, avoidance of small tasks, and occasional laziness create friction. You can be nosy and too quick to judge manipulative behavior — which pushes people away. Health accidents and family tensions are recurring risks if you ignore routine. Face these hard edges directly: discipline and small daily habits beat heroic bursts. Fixing these habits opens up smoother years ahead.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

• Use 10–20 minute “task sprints” to break disorganization into wins; finish one thing a day.
• Channel depth into one creative project (writing, memoir, or a small book) — Jupiter in the 5th supports this.
• Schedule yearly checkups and gentle leg-strength routines to reduce accident risk; watch Saturn/Pluto cycles for times to be extra cautious.
• Set firm boundaries with people who manipulate; practice short, clear phrases to stop gossip or intrusion.
• Try nightly journaling or quiet solitude (Saturn in the 12th); it turns hidden doubts into steady plans and feeds your leadership with calm.

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What happened on August 17, 1929

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August 17, 1929 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1929 belongs to the Silent 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: August 17, 1947
• India: August 17, 1947
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1947
• Canada: August 17, 1947

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 17, 1944
• India: August 17, 1945
• Philippines: August 17, 1945
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1946
• Canada: August 17, 1945

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

• United States: August 17, 1945
• India: August 17, 1947
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1946
• Canada: August 17, 1945

Full Driving License

• United States: August 17, 1947
• India: August 17, 1949
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1950
• Canada: August 17, 1947

When do I reach age of consent?

• United States: August 17, 1945
• India: August 17, 1947
• Philippines: August 17, 1945
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1945
• Canada: August 17, 1945

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 17, 1947
• India: August 17, 1950
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1947
• Canada: August 17, 1947

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

• United States: August 17, 1950
• India: August 17, 1950
• Philippines: August 17, 1947
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1947
• Canada: August 17, 1948

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

• India: August 17, 1947
• Canada: August 17, 1948
• United States: August 17, 1950
• Philippines: August 17, 1950
• United Kingdom: August 17, 1947

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When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 1975

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 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
• Your next birthday is 336 days away.

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Astrology Analysis

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 11 January, 2025
• Saturn sextile Rahu
  Exact: 21 January, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 10 February, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
  Exact: 02 March, 2025
• Mars opposition Moon
  Exact: 12 March, 2025
• Ketu conjunction Mars
  Exact: 22 March, 2025
• Saturn square Saturn
  Exact: 01 April, 2025
• Saturn opposition Mars
  Exact: 21 April, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Saturn
  Exact: 11 May, 2025
• Mars square Ketu
  Exact: 21 May, 2025
• Jupiter conjunction Venus
  Exact: 09 August, 2025
• Jupiter trine Ketu
  Exact: 19 August, 2025
• Jupiter opposition Moon
  Exact: 08 September, 2025
• Saturn opposition Mars
  Exact: 08 October, 2025
• Saturn square Saturn
  Exact: 27 November, 2025
• Mars conjunction Saturn
  Exact: 07 December, 2025

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

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