Born on 6 May, 1938 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
87 years, 4 months, 8 days

Your next birthday is 233 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

126th day of the year 1938.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Tiger (虎)
Roman Numerals
VI-V-MCMXXXVIII

LXXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:22 Sunset: 19:32

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on May 6, 1938

Born on May 6, 1938 : You carry steady curiosity and the quiet power to remake what no longer serves you.

  • Life path 5 — you value freedom, variety, and change, even after decades of routine.
  • Emotional core marked by Moon conjunct Pluto — deep feeling, strong intuition, and the capacity for intense personal change.
  • Career signal (Sun, Mercury, Uranus in the 10th from the Moon) — public voice, sudden turns in reputation or work, and talent for communicating in public roles.

You’ve lived long enough to know which battles matter. You mix empathy with a practical streak; you want flexible days and honest people. Think of yourself as someone who can read a room, then quietly steer it. That blend — warmth and a strategist’s mind — shows up at home, in work, and in how you choose friends. Expect moments when planetary cycles (especially Pluto and Uranus transits) heighten these traits, nudging you toward reinvention. Ready for a closer look at how that plays out? Let’s begin with who you are at heart.

Personality : Deep-hearted strategist

You feel things deeply and you plan with care. Empathy lets you sense others’ needs; a sharper, tactical side sometimes nudges you to influence outcomes. Imagine an old radio: you tune into people’s frequency, then adjust the dial to get the clearest signal. That makes you a natural mediator, but it can also leave you defensive if someone uses pressure tactics on you — you dislike obvious manipulation. Over time, Pluto’s contact with your Moon has likely turned several personal crises into sources of power and wisdom. This emotional intensity feeds your next section: what you do well.

Talent and Abilities : Communicator with reinvention skills

Your chart points to public skill: Sun and Mercury placed in the career sector (10th from the Moon) and Uranus there as well. You speak, write, or organize with authority and a touch of originality. Life path 5 fuels curiosity; you pick up languages, patterns, or technical detail quickly. Venus and Mars in the 11th house steer talent toward groups and long-term goals — you can lead through networks and friendships. Unconscious motive: you seek freedom within structure, so you often start projects that let you both lead and change course when needed. Expect sudden opportunities when Uranus or Jupiter transit these points.

Blind Spots : Intensity that intimidates

Others may see your depth as control. When feelings run hot, you can come across as manipulative even if your aim is protective. You remember slights and sometimes replay them, which can strain friendships. You’re blunt at times; people may misread that as cold calculation rather than careful concern. Work on transparency: naming your needs defuses suspicion. Transit warnings: Pluto returns or heavy Moon transits can amplify these tendencies, turning private pain into public drama unless you steer it intentionally. That leads us to the deeper lessons you carry.

Karmic Lessons : Freedom vs. responsibility

Your life asks you to balance a craving for change (Life Path 5, Rahu in the 5th) with duties to others (birth number 06, Moon themes). Moon conjunct Pluto points to past patterns of emotional intensity and power struggles that reappear until resolved. Saturn in the 9th asks you to shape belief with discipline — perhaps learn from travel, study, or a late-life teacher. The lesson: use your need for freedom to serve honest causes. Many cycles — especially Saturn and Pluto — will press these lessons at turning points in life.

Family and Environment : Supportive mother, mobile father

Your childhood likely included strong maternal care and stability at home, which gave you a secure base. The father figure may have worked away or moved for opportunity, and you could have followed or felt pulled to leave the hometown for growth. Family often prospers around you, sometimes more easily when you make your own move. You protect siblings and may act as a guardian. Expect occasional family tensions tied to property or differing goals; these flare during official transits but can be smoothed with steady communication.

Health and Habits : Watch sleep and nerves

Your chart shows sensitivity in the nervous system and possible ear/ENT or sleep pattern issues. You do better with regular meals and predictable routines — abrupt fasting or heavy travel can disrupt you. One strong life event may have tested your health and then left you wiser about limits. Small daily practices — consistent sleep, gentle movement, and checkups for ear and nerve health — keep you steady, especially when stressful planetary cycles arrive.

Education and Student Life : Curious but distracted

You learn well when a subject excites you. Home distractions or family demands may have made study uneven; yet you shine when recognition comes unexpectedly, and you can pick up technical or language skills with ease. Saturn’s placement suggests delayed or adult learning that pays off later. Think back to a school moment when sudden praise or a scholarship changed your path — that pattern can repeat in later learning opportunities.

Work, Money and Career : Starter of ventures and networks

Sun–Mercury–Uranus in the career sector gives you a public voice and the knack for starting things that others join. You do well in businesses that grow by levels — community ventures, consultancies, small enterprises, or communication roles. Jupiter in the 8th points to gains through partnerships, inheritance, or shared resources. Neptune in the 2nd asks you to keep clear records and realistic values. When Uranus or Jupiter transit your career points, sudden shifts or gains often arrive — be ready to pivot with care.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Friendship first, depth second

You fall in love through friendship circles and shared causes; Venus and Mars in the 11th make friends the natural soil for romance. You value a partner who is diplomatic and steady, and you dislike showy or manipulative behavior. Emotion runs deep (Moon–Pluto), so your attachments can be intense and transformative. If you are male: your wife may be practical, possibly connected to land, finance, or craft; she may be short-tempered yet loyal, and physical separation early in marriage (work or travel) is possible. If you are female: your husband may be stable, tied to earth or professional trades, supportive yet sometimes directionless; he may bring property or long-term security. Couples may face periods of distance or financial ups and downs, but honest communication and shared projects often restore balance. Children and creative risks can carry karmic weight (Rahu in the 5th); seek medical and emotional counsel when planning major family steps. Remember: your partner sees you as both a steady anchor and a person who will reinvent life with them.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Own the power, don’t weaponize it

You must guard against replaying old control patterns. Short temper, dwelling on past injuries, secrecy, and the temptation to “manage” people are real risks. Financial ups and downs can follow marriage or big moves; property matters need care. Health wise, don’t ignore nerve or ENT signs. Spiritually, resist grand illusions about money or status. Face these bluntly: name the habit, then change the small daily choice. Doing so opens doors rather than slamming them.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies :

  • Journal 10 minutes daily to track recurring emotional triggers (use Moon–Pluto cycles as a guide).
  • Keep a simple budget and a legal inventory of assets — Neptune in money can blur values.
  • Practice short breathing exercises for nerve calming; regular mealtimes help mood and sleep.
  • Choose community roles or clubs to channel 11th-house energy; teach or mentor to satisfy Saturn’s lesson.
  • When Pluto or Uranus transits your key points, plan rather than react: small pilot projects beat risky leaps.

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May 6, 1938 Facts

What is my generation?

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: May 6, 1956
  • India: May 6, 1956
  • Philippines: May 6, 1956
  • United Kingdom: May 6, 1956
  • Canada: May 6, 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: May 6, 1953
  • India: May 6, 1954
  • Philippines: May 6, 1954
  • United Kingdom: May 6, 1955
  • Canada: May 6, 1954

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 6, 1954
  • India: May 6, 1956
  • Philippines: May 6, 1956
  • United Kingdom: May 6, 1955
  • Canada: May 6, 1954

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 6, 1956
  • India: May 6, 1958
  • Philippines: May 6, 1956
  • United Kingdom: May 6, 1959
  • Canada: May 6, 1956

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 6, 1954
  • India: May 6, 1956
  • Philippines: May 6, 1954
  • United Kingdom: May 6, 1954
  • Canada: May 6, 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: May 6, 1956
  • India: May 6, 1959
  • Philippines: May 6, 1956
  • United Kingdom: May 6, 1956
  • Canada: May 6, 1956

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

  • United States: May 6, 1959
  • India: May 6, 1959
  • Philippines: May 6, 1956
  • United Kingdom: May 6, 1956
  • Canada: May 6, 1957

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

  • India: May 6, 1956
  • Canada: May 6, 1957
  • United States: May 6, 1959
  • Philippines: May 6, 1959
  • United Kingdom: May 6, 1956

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 6, 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

  • May 6, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 233 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 6, 1938

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 6, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 6, 2025
Sun 15 Taurus 4 16 Taurus 0 8 Leo 20
Moon 7 Leo 4 5 Virgo 38 17 Libra 0
Mercury 25 Aries 12 23 Aries 10 5 Virgo 33
Venus 7 Gemini 41 3 Aries 24 20 Virgo 36
Mars 8 Gemini 35 8 Leo 3 6 Leo 1
Jupiter 28 Aquarius 57 22 Gemini 27 29 Aquarius 40
Saturn 12 Aries 40 28 Pisces 16 18 Aries 10
Uranus 13 Taurus 48 26 Taurus 38 17 Taurus 37
Neptune 18 Virgo 30 1 Aries 15 19 Virgo 21
Pluto 27 Cancer 59 3 Aquarius 48 29 Cancer 56
Rahu 27 Scorpio 34 24 Pisces 51 22 Scorpio 58
Ketu 27 Taurus 34 24 Virgo 51 22 Taurus 58

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