Born on 7 January, 1942 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 115 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
7th day of the year 1942.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXXXIII years old
Timings
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Personality Traits for people born on January 7, 1942
Born on January 7, 1942 : You are a steady showman — creative, responsible, and still learning new roles.
- Life path 6, Birth number 07, and Sun in the 5th (from Moon): you’re a creative caregiver who likes the spotlight.
- Mercury and Venus in the 6th: service-minded skills; Jupiter and Uranus in the 10th point to public recognition and late-career breakthroughs.
- Rahu conjunct Moon and South Node in the 7th: partnerships feel fated; Neptune (2nd) and Pluto (12th) shape values and deep change.
You were born into change and have carried duty and performance. Think of your life as a neighborhood stage: you light the lamp, tend the props and then step forward for your cue. That mix of care and showmanship shapes the sections below.
Personality : Creative Showoff
You come across as warm, skilled at conversation, and fond of applause. Sun in the 5th house from the Moon gives you a love of creative expression — stories, small performances, mentoring. Life path 6 adds responsibility: you cheer for others while keeping the household steady. Your charm opens doors and your need for appreciation pushes you forward. Notice how this playful pride turns into useful skills next.
Talent and Abilities : Practical Creativity
With Mercury and Venus in the 6th (from Moon) you shine where craft meets care: health, teaching, administration, or hands-on arts. Jupiter and Uranus in the 10th suggest recognition in a public or unusual role — maybe a late-career shift into leadership, academia, or a technical specialty. Unconscious motive: you seek approval through competence. When you teach or fix things, you feel grounded. These strengths also point to subtle blind spots.
Blind Spots : Restless Emotions
Rahu conjunct the Moon makes feelings hungry for novelty and attention; the Moon’s South Node in the 7th points to repeating partnership patterns. You may expect too much from lovers or rely on drama to feel alive. Self-image can flip between confident performer and a wounded child who needs applause. When you win the room, pause and ask: are you acting or healing? That question opens the door to deeper karmic work.
Karmic Lessons : Duty that Demands Balance
Your life pulls you toward caretaking and repair. Life path 6 and the 7th‑house nodal theme show repeated lessons about giving and receiving — often through marriage or close collaboration. Pluto in the 12th points to hidden debts or old patterns; Neptune in the 2nd asks you to set clear boundaries around money and worth. Expect Saturn lessons or nodal cycles to make these themes unavoidable. Family often hands you the homework you must do.
Family and Environment : Support with Sharp Edges
Home matters: a mother figure may bring intense emotions or health challenges, while a father archetype is hardworking and often relocates to improve standing. You may marry early and then help siblings settle; one sibling could face sudden illness and maternal property matters may surface. You give practical help and expect loyalty in return — a pattern that shows up clearly in relationships and responsibilities.
Health and Habits : Watch the Eyes, Heart, and Digestion
Common vulnerabilities include digestive complaints, eye trouble, and metabolic concerns like cholesterol or blood sugar. A life of caretaking and late‑hour effort creates stress that shows in the body. Keep screenings current — especially eye exams and heart checks — and mind your diet. These patterns often intensify in Saturn or Mars cycles, so treat those times as check‑points and tend the habits that began earlier in life.
Education and Student Life : Gifted but Uneven
Early school years may have felt unsupported or slow-moving, yet you learn deeply when you care. Strengths show in languages, engineering-type skills, or teaching; some complete technical degrees and later return as educators. You learn best by doing and by serving others. That practical schooling naturally feeds a career that values steady effort and public standing.
Work, Money and Career : Steady Climb to Recognition
Jupiter and Uranus in the 10th from the Moon promise reward for effort, often later in life — government, teaching, medicine, engineering, or public service suit you. Mercury and Venus in the 6th support jobs in health, administration, or crafts. If you are male: roles tied to leadership, technical trades, or public service often resonate. If you are female: teaching, healthcare, arts, or stable business are likely. Neptune in the 2nd warns against wishful money moves; watch Jupiter transits for major shifts.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Karmic, Intense, and Practical
Your relationships feel fated. Moon–Rahu and the South Node in the 7th bring repeating partner themes: you attract intense, transforming mates and learn balance between giving and self-care. If you are male: your wife tends to be practical and may bring property or financial sense. If you are female: your husband may be driven, public-minded, and close to his family. Expect small recurring fights and maternal friction spilling into marriage; children or siblings may need special care. Transits of Venus, Mars, or the nodes heighten these lessons at key moments.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Perfection, Pride, and Restlessness
You can be stubborn, easily irritated, and never quite satisfied with practical outcomes. Perfectionism can freeze progress. Financial ups and downs are possible — avoid impulsive loans or flashy purchases. Emotional restlessness leads to repeated relationship drama. Be blunt with yourself: most obstacles come from habits you repeat. Face them honestly and you free the next chapter of your life.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies : Practical Moves
- Schedule an annual eye exam and regular heart/blood checks; mark Saturn or Mars transits as cautionary.
- Channel showmanship into community roles—theater, mentoring, or teaching—to get applause without risk.
- Set firm boundaries in caregiving: use a weekly calendar and delegate one task each week.
- Protect money with simple rules: save regularly, avoid speculative gold loans, and keep records.
- Try short daily rituals—gratitude, a lighted lamp or quiet minute—to steady emotions; consider therapy or spiritual counsel for deep patterns.
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What happened on January 7, 1942
- Battle of Slim River: Japanese forces inflict heavy casualties on the exhausted 11th Indian Division, demonstrating the Japanese military's tactical prowess and the challenges faced by the Allies in Southeast Asia.
January 7, 1942 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1942 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 7, 1960
- India: January 7, 1960
- Philippines: January 7, 1960
- United Kingdom: January 7, 1960
- Canada: January 7, 1960
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: January 7, 1957
- India: January 7, 1958
- Philippines: January 7, 1958
- United Kingdom: January 7, 1959
- Canada: January 7, 1958
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: January 7, 1958
- India: January 7, 1960
- Philippines: January 7, 1960
- United Kingdom: January 7, 1959
- Canada: January 7, 1958
Full Driving License
- United States: January 7, 1960
- India: January 7, 1962
- Philippines: January 7, 1960
- United Kingdom: January 7, 1963
- Canada: January 7, 1960
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: January 7, 1958
- India: January 7, 1960
- Philippines: January 7, 1958
- United Kingdom: January 7, 1958
- Canada: January 7, 1958
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: January 7, 1960
- India: January 7, 1963
- Philippines: January 7, 1960
- United Kingdom: January 7, 1960
- Canada: January 7, 1960
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: January 7, 1963
- India: January 7, 1963
- Philippines: January 7, 1960
- United Kingdom: January 7, 1960
- Canada: January 7, 1961
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: January 7, 1960
- Canada: January 7, 1961
- United States: January 7, 1963
- Philippines: January 7, 1963
- United Kingdom: January 7, 1960
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
February 7, 1988
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 7, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
- Your next birthday is 115 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for January 7, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2025 |
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Sun | 16 Capricorn 18 | 17 Capricorn 10 | 9 Aries 52 |
Moon | 9 Virgo 1 | 20 Aries 14 | 23 Virgo 1 |
Mercury | 26 Capricorn 2 | 28 Sagittarius 18 | 21 Pisces 17 |
Venus | 20 Aquarius 32 | 4 Pisces 17 | 24 Aquarius 21 |
Mars | 27 Aries 44 | 29 Cancer 43 | 14 Gemini 14 |
Jupiter | 12 Gemini 37 | 12 Gemini 35 | 15 Gemini 41 |
Saturn | 22 Taurus 7 | 14 Pisces 57 | 25 Taurus 41 |
Uranus | 26 Taurus 40 | 23 Taurus 30 | 27 Taurus 39 |
Neptune | 29 Virgo 53 | 27 Pisces 23 | 28 Virgo 12 |
Pluto | 5 Leo 2 | 1 Aquarius 15 | 3 Leo 31 |
Rahu | 16 Virgo 30 | 1 Aries 9 | 12 Virgo 7 |
Ketu | 16 Pisces 30 | 1 Libra 9 | 12 Pisces 7 |
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Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
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Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
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Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
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