Born on 9 August, 1939 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
86 years, 1 month, 4 days

Your next birthday is 329 days away.

Life Path Number
3

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

221st day of the year 1939.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rabbit (兔)
Roman Numerals
IX-VIII-MCMXXXIX

LXXXVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:33 Sunset: 19:38

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 9, 1939

Born on August 9, 1939 : You move through life with steady hands and a quiet gift for communication

  • Life Path 3: a creative communicator who values expression and connection.
  • Dependable yet occasionally unmotivated: you show up, but you resist needless hurry.
  • Business and teaching bent: practical money sense paired with a teacher’s patience.
  • Strong local voice: Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto cluster in the 3rd house from the Moon — you influence through speech and small networks.

You were born into a time of change and have built a life that blends steadiness with curiosity. Think of yourself as a neighborhood radio host: people recognize your voice, you give solid advice, and you sometimes prefer the comfort of the studio to the chaos outside. Over time, that studio also becomes a lab — testing ideas and habits that either free you or hold you back.

Personality : Dependable Communicator

You come across as reliable and steady, yet you carry a surprising inner restlessness. You want to be brave and often can be — but you’ll choose comfort when the price is high. With several planets clustered in the 3rd house from the Moon, communication, neighbors, and siblings matter to you. You give practical advice and can be the person others turn to for simple, workable solutions. Still, you dislike confrontation, and being challenged directly can annoy you. That tension — steady care versus a wish to avoid struggle — is one of your signature moves. Expect this dynamic to shift during strong Mercury or Pluto transits.

Talent and Abilities : Teacher and Strategist

Your talents lie in explaining things clearly, organizing small systems, and turning ideas into money. Life Path 3 gives you a natural flair for expression, while a strategic streak helps you plan. You may have taught siblings, kept a home library, or run small businesses. Unconsciously, you crave recognition for being useful; applause for a clear answer or a well-run task feeds you. Mars in the 9th house from the Moon suggests energy for higher learning, travel, or beliefs — so your teaching often has a moral or philosophical edge. Watch for Jupiter transits to expand these gifts.

Blind Spots : Comfort with Stalling

You’re dependable, but you can also be lazy and unmotivated at times. That creates a gap between what people expect and what you deliver. You may avoid direct confrontation even when it’s needed, and that quiet avoidance can feel like weakness to others. Saturn and Uranus in the 12th house from the Moon point to hidden fears and patterns that sap drive; sometimes your energy is spent battling yourself. People see your steadiness and may not notice the inner confusion — unless stress forces it out. These themes often flare during Saturn or Uranus cycles.

Karmic Lessons : Service and Letting Go

Your life asks for steady service and the discipline to finish what you start. With the Moon’s South Node in the 12th house, there’s a karmic pull to release old patterns of retreat or escapism. You may feel compelled to help others from a quiet place, but real growth comes when you step into visible responsibility. Repeated lessons will involve dealing with paperwork, property, or family obligations that test patience. When planets like Saturn or Pluto make contact, these lessons intensify and offer real transformation.

Family and Environment : Mother-Centered Support

Your family life is shaped by a strong maternal influence and some childhood challenges. Siblings may quarrel but ultimately help one another. Property and family businesses are likely themes, and you may inherit land or face document issues that require persistence. Your father may be practical and business-minded but sometimes at odds with you. The family often leans toward trade, transport, or practical crafts — and vehicles are a visible sign of success. These details shape how you handle money and loyalty.

Health and Habits : Careful with Head and Habits

Health-wise, watch the head and nervous system, and be honest about habits that dull you — smoking, excess alcohol, or betel-type products appear as risks in the chart. Eye issues or early greying are possibilities in the family line. Regular checkups, short walks, and small daily routines help more than dramatic fixes. Planetary cycles like Mars or Saturn can trigger flare-ups, so treat those times as signals to rest and simplify.

Education and Student Life : Curious but Disorganized

You loved learning when it was hands-on and practical — science, techniques, or languages. Formal studies may have felt messy at times because you favor breadth over strict order. You learn by doing and by teaching others. You may have multiple streams of expertise rather than one tidy degree. This makes you adaptable, especially when Jupiter or Mercury awaken your curiosity again.

Work, Money and Career : Business-Minded and Practical

You work well in trade, small business, or roles that let you advise and organize. Early service or a steady job often gives way to entrepreneurship. Money can come through property, siblings, or practical ventures like garments, agriculture, or small industry. Expect hiccups: loans, pledge issues, or slow starts are part of your story but often resolve over time. If you are male, careers linked to research, investigation, or water-related trades may suit you; if you are female, performing arts, teaching, or leadership roles may feel natural. Jupiter’s cycles can bring social gains and business openings.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Warm, Loyal, but Needing Patience

You fall in love easily and value companionship. You want a partner who is patient, who lets you move at your pace and who doesn’t demand constant drama. Your tendency to give advice and lead quietly can feel grounding to a lover, but possessiveness will irritate you deeply. If you are male: your wife may be intelligent, proud, possibly connected to arts or public life, and she may own property or come from a respected family. If you are female: your husband may have ties to land, finance, or practical trades and may be attached to his mother. Partners often see you as steady and useful, sometimes mysterious. Venus and Mars transits will heighten romantic chapters — expect bursts of intensity rather than constant heat, and choose patience over perfection.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stop Waiting for Motivation

Be blunt with yourself: procrastination, a short fuse, and a habit of avoiding direct conflict are your biggest saboteurs. Financial paperwork and property disputes can drag if you delay. Health habits that numb you also steal your edge. The rough truth: talent won’t turn into results without discipline. Confront that or watch small chances slip. When planetary cycles press you, use that pressure to act rather than retreat.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Break tasks into 15–30 minute blocks to beat inertia; celebrate small wins.
  • Use your voice: start a club, write short columns, or teach a class to monetize your gift.
  • Keep property and loan documents organized; consult a lawyer during big transactions.
  • Limit substances that slow you; replace one bad habit with a short daily walk or reading ritual.
  • During Saturn, Uranus or Pluto transits, expect inner shifts — use them to tidy finances and finish old projects.

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The person with birth year 1939 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 9, 1957
  • India: August 9, 1957
  • Philippines: August 9, 1957
  • United Kingdom: August 9, 1957
  • Canada: August 9, 1957
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 9, 1954
  • India: August 9, 1955
  • Philippines: August 9, 1955
  • United Kingdom: August 9, 1956
  • Canada: August 9, 1955

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 9, 1955
  • India: August 9, 1957
  • Philippines: August 9, 1957
  • United Kingdom: August 9, 1956
  • Canada: August 9, 1955

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 9, 1957
  • India: August 9, 1959
  • Philippines: August 9, 1957
  • United Kingdom: August 9, 1960
  • Canada: August 9, 1957

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 9, 1955
  • India: August 9, 1957
  • Philippines: August 9, 1955
  • United Kingdom: August 9, 1955
  • Canada: August 9, 1955
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 9, 1957
  • India: August 9, 1960
  • Philippines: August 9, 1957
  • United Kingdom: August 9, 1957
  • Canada: August 9, 1957

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

  • United States: August 9, 1960
  • India: August 9, 1960
  • Philippines: August 9, 1957
  • United Kingdom: August 9, 1957
  • Canada: August 9, 1958

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

  • India: August 9, 1957
  • Canada: August 9, 1958
  • United States: August 9, 1960
  • Philippines: August 9, 1960
  • United Kingdom: August 9, 1957

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 9, 1985

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 9, 2026 is on a Sunday.
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Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 9, 1939

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 9, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 9, 2025
Sun 15 Leo 46 16 Leo 56 9 Scorpio 56
Moon 26 Taurus 13 16 Aquarius 14 23 Cancer 11
Mercury 18 Leo 14 4 Leo 28 2 Sagittarius 26
Venus 8 Leo 13 10 Cancer 36 25 Scorpio 10
Mars 25 Capricorn 22 1 Libra 26 19 Aquarius 57
Jupiter 8 Aries 33 13 Cancer 28 29 Pisces 36
Saturn 1 Taurus 23 1 Aries 12 27 Aries 0
Uranus 21 Taurus 50 1 Gemini 9 20 Taurus 22
Neptune 21 Virgo 43 1 Aries 50 24 Virgo 41
Pluto 1 Leo 30 2 Aquarius 13 2 Leo 55
Rahu 3 Scorpio 12 19 Pisces 49 28 Libra 39
Ketu 3 Taurus 12 19 Virgo 49 28 Aries 39

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