Born on 8 January, 1938 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
87 years, 8 months, 5 days

Your next birthday is 116 days away.

Life Path Number
3

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

8th day of the year 1938.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Roman Numerals
VIII-I-MCMXXXVIII

LXXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 08:02 Sunset: 16:11

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on January 8, 1938

Born on January 8, 1938 : You are a steady, inventive presence who balances duty with a creative spark

  • Life path 3Birth number 08: a natural communicator with a streak for leadership and results.
  • Saturn conjunct Moon: emotional seriousness and dependable loyalties — you carry responsibility well.
  • Sun, Mercury, Venus in the 10th house from the Moon with Jupiter in the 11th: your voice and charm often work in public roles; friendships bring opportunities.
  • Mars in the 12th, Neptune in the 6th, Uranus in the 2nd: private struggles, a servant’s compassion, and sudden financial shifts are part of the pattern.

You’ve lived long enough to know what matters: usefulness, honest expression, and a few private corners to recharge. Think of yourself as someone who built a house of useful skills over decades, and today finds quieter rooms for art, teaching, or steady public work. Small changes now open surprising doors — and the stars suggest those doors will appear most clearly through friends, trusted groups, or changes in money flow.

Personality : Empathetic Realist

You feel deeply and act with responsibility. With Saturn conjunct the Moon you grew up learning to hold steady — you comfort, you fix, and you do it without fuss. At the same time you crave mystery and originality; you prefer people who are original and honest, and you dislike unpredictability and vindictiveness. You may retreat into quiet pastimes when stress hits (Mars in the 12th). In daily life this looks like volunteering quietly, mentoring younger people, or finishing projects that carry meaning. Watch the Saturn and Moon cycles — they’ll bring up old feelings and ask you to respond with care.

Talent and Abilities : Public Voice

Your strongest gifts are communication and leadership. With Sun, Mercury, and Venus aligned toward the 10th house from the Moon and a Life path 3, you turn ideas into speeches, classes, or small enterprises. You adapt, you strive for excellence, and you learn by doing. Unconsciously you seek recognition and structure (Birth number 08 adds managerial drive). That mix makes you a good teacher, writer, community leader, or advisor — especially when you pair your warmth with a daily routine that keeps projects moving forward. Jupiter’s cycles through the 11th house often bring chances to publish, speak, or find funding through groups.

Blind Spots : Guarded Heart

You can be quick to withdraw and slow to forgive. Sensitive by nature, you also carry Saturn’s caution; that makes you reliable but can make you appear distant. Old communication habits (Moon’s South Node in the 3rd) mean you might replay the same defensive arguments until you catch yourself. Others see you as steady but sometimes hard to soften; you see yourself as doing the sensible thing. That mismatch can cost warmth in close ties. When Pluto or Saturn makes a hard aspect, notice how old patterns return — that’s the cue to speak a new line.

Karmic Lessons : Duty to Speak and Release

Your chart suggests a debt to honesty and to learning higher meaning. With the Moon’s South Node in the 3rd and Rahu in the 9th, themes repeat around communication, teaching, travel, or belief. Saturn with the Moon asks you to take responsibility for what you pass on — stories, skills, or family duties. This life asks you to teach what you’ve learned, but also to let go of resentments that keep repeating. When Rahu or Pluto cycle strongly, you’ll feel compelled to revise your story and hand a cleaner legacy to those who follow.

Family and Environment : Complex Roots

You likely keep a close, sometimes intense relationship with your mother — warm but occasionally changeable. Your father may have had a practical, stubborn role, perhaps linked to public work or trade. Siblings or relatives might have faced health or financial strain over the years, and family property or inheritance can carry friction. Still, you are the steady helper in those dramas. Consider timing family conversations around Jupiter transits for easier outcomes — the stars favor reconciliation through open, well-planned talks.

Health and Habits : Watch Digestion and Stress

Neptune in the 6th and Mars in the 12th point to stress-related or vague complaints: digestion, ulcers, or sensitivities are worth watching. Lungs and allergies can flare in certain seasons; simple daily habits help more than dramatic fixes. Gentle cardio, regular checkups, and attention to diet will serve you. Saturn-Moon cycles may bring low-energy phases; in those times, rest and routine matter most. Treat your body like a long-term instrument — tune it often.

Education and Student Life : Practical Learner

You learn by doing and by teaching. Confidence sits with a streak of impatience — time management has been a challenge, and you may have taken practical jobs right after studies. Still, you retain curiosity and a bookshelf habit. Returning to study now, or leading a workshop, plays directly to your strengths. Keep lessons short and applied; your best learning comes from practice, not long theory sessions.

Work, Money and Career : Public Work, Lifelong Income

Your career themes point to public roles, teaching, government, health, transport, or arts. Income can be steady and long-term, sometimes from rental or property; but Uranus in the 2nd warns of sudden money shifts and the need for clear paperwork. You have a life-long earning stream if you protect assets and keep professional contracts tidy. When Jupiter visits your 11th house, networks and old friends may bring fresh work or small windfalls — be ready to say yes, but keep receipts.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Steady, Intense, and Tested

You love with seriousness. Pluto in the 5th gives romance depth and intensity; Saturn with the Moon asks for commitment and long-term practical care. Some charts suggest marital strain or more than one significant partnership in life — not as a failure, but as the chart asking you to find the right balance between duty and emotional freedom. Your partner often admires your steadiness but may ask for more warmth or flexibility.

If you are male: your wife may be creative, influential, or connected to public work — she can bring status and lively conversation. If you are female: your husband may be intellectual, in writing, media, law, or travel — thoughtful but sometimes distant. In either case, partners appreciate your loyalty but may feel challenged by your tendency to withdraw when stressed. When Jupiter or Saturn transit relationship points, expect tests that become turning points — handle them with honest conversation and practical support.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubbornness & Paperwork

Be blunt: you can hold grudges, miss deadlines, and be too rigid about how things should run. Property and money disputes show up if you don’t document deals. You sometimes prefer action to reflection, which creates blind spots. Face these head-on: admit mistakes, write things down, and let go of small slights — otherwise small fires will burn longer than they should.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Keep a short daily journal (5–10 minutes) to clear Moon–Saturn weight and spot repeating stories.
  • Secure paperwork and get a simple property/estate review — Uranus in the 2nd favors preparation.
  • Channel creativity: teach one class, publish a short essay, or join a local writers’ or music group (Life path 3 helps).
  • Manage health with routine checks for digestion, breathing, and gentle exercise — consistent beats dramatic.
  • Practice a “soft start” in relationships: begin hard talks with one appreciation, one request, then pause.

You are both keeper and storyteller — responsible, quietly fierce, and still able to surprise. Small practical moves now shift long arcs; the next transit may bring an invitation you won’t want to miss.


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The person with birth year 1938 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: January 8, 1956
  • India: January 8, 1956
  • Philippines: January 8, 1956
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1956
  • Canada: January 8, 1956
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: January 8, 1953
  • India: January 8, 1954
  • Philippines: January 8, 1954
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1955
  • Canada: January 8, 1954

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: January 8, 1954
  • India: January 8, 1956
  • Philippines: January 8, 1956
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1955
  • Canada: January 8, 1954

Full Driving License

  • United States: January 8, 1956
  • India: January 8, 1958
  • Philippines: January 8, 1956
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1959
  • Canada: January 8, 1956

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: January 8, 1954
  • India: January 8, 1956
  • Philippines: January 8, 1954
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1954
  • Canada: January 8, 1954
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: January 8, 1956
  • India: January 8, 1959
  • Philippines: January 8, 1956
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1956
  • Canada: January 8, 1956

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

  • United States: January 8, 1959
  • India: January 8, 1959
  • Philippines: January 8, 1956
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1956
  • Canada: January 8, 1957

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

  • India: January 8, 1956
  • Canada: January 8, 1957
  • United States: January 8, 1959
  • Philippines: January 8, 1959
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1956

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 8, 1984

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

  • January 8, 2026 is on a Thursday.
  • Your next birthday is 116 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for January 8, 1938

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on January 8, 2025 Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2025
Sun 17 Capricorn 20 18 Capricorn 13 14 Aries 49
Moon 1 Aries 8 4 Taurus 59 13 Gemini 40
Mercury 29 Sagittarius 30 29 Sagittarius 46 3 Taurus 22
Venus 10 Capricorn 53 5 Pisces 22 29 Aries 38
Mars 13 Pisces 15 29 Cancer 19 17 Taurus 5
Jupiter 4 Aquarius 14 12 Gemini 30 23 Aquarius 52
Saturn 29 Pisces 41 15 Pisces 2 8 Aries 56
Uranus 9 Taurus 46 23 Taurus 29 12 Taurus 3
Neptune 21 Virgo 4 27 Pisces 24 19 Virgo 6
Pluto 29 Cancer 14 1 Aquarius 17 27 Cancer 51
Rahu 3 Sagittarius 49 1 Aries 6 29 Scorpio 13
Ketu 3 Gemini 49 1 Libra 6 29 Taurus 13

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