Born on 21 January, 1942 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Aquarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
83 years, 7 months, 23 days

Your next birthday is 129 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

21st day of the year 1942.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Snake (蛇)
Roman Numerals
XXI-I-MCMXLII

LXXXIII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:52 Sunset: 16:31

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on January 21, 1942

Born on January 21, 1942 : You are a steady connector with a generous heart and a practical streak

  • Life path 2, Birth number 3: peacemaker who loves to talk and bring people together.
  • Sun, Mercury, Venus in the 11th house (from Moon): friends, networks and community bring opportunity.
  • Mars & Saturn in the 2nd house: drive for security and a disciplined approach to money.
  • Neptune in 7th, Moon’s South Node in 12th: idealism in partnerships and a tendency to sacrifice for others.

You’re likely around 83 years old now and have spent decades building relationships and steady routines. Imagine yourself as the person who runs the neighborhood potluck — practical, diplomatic and quietly useful. That mix of social skill and responsibility is the theme of your life; next we’ll look at how that shows in your personality.

Personality : Compassionate Peacemaker

You come across as kind and cooperative. Life Path 2 gives you a need for harmony; Birth Number 3 brings warmth and a friendly voice. With Sun, Mercury and Venus in the 11th house from the Moon, you work best in groups — clubs, committees, or a wide circle of friends. You dislike laziness and respond to practical, down-to-earth people. In everyday life this shows up when you calm a family fight or arrange help for a friend. Your next move is to see how those social skills become your practical talent.

Talent and Abilities : Connector with Practical Skills

Your natural gifts are networking, disciplined work and the ability to turn relationships into tangible results. Mars and Saturn in the 2nd house give you grit around money and possessions; you protect what matters. Jupiter and Uranus in the 3rd house sharpen your mind for short travels, local deals, writing or teaching. You often act out of a quiet urge to be useful — a mentor, organizer or broker. When Jupiter or Uranus make active transits, opportunities to teach, publish or lead local projects can arrive quickly.

Blind Spots : Too Trusting, Weak Boundaries

You’re easily influenced and sometimes agree to things out of kindness. That compassion can be used or exhausted. Poor time management and an inclination to put others first can leave you frustrated or short on resources. Neptune in the 7th can blur the lines in partnerships — you may idealize someone and later see the cost. These tendencies can intensify during Neptune or Rahu cycles, so learning to pause before saying yes becomes an important skill for peace of mind.

Karmic Lessons : Balance Giving with Self-Care

Your karmic theme asks you to learn balance. The Moon’s South Node in the 12th points to past-life or long-standing patterns of retreat and self-sacrifice. Rahu in the 6th nudges you toward service, healing or practical work that fixes problems. The lesson is not to stop helping, but to build guardrails: sustainable giving, contracts for help, and clearer limits. When Saturn or Jupiter activate these nodes, you’ll feel invitations to rewrite how you serve so that you don’t lose yourself.

Family and Environment : Practical, Large-family Roots

Your background likely includes practical trades and family businesses — transport, parts, local services, or crafts. Parents may have been educated and influential in forming your values: a mother who guided you through emotional strain, and a father with social charm. Family health patterns (ENT, respiratory issues) and a reputation in the neighborhood may be part of your story. You often boost family status by steady effort; more detail on how health figures into this next.

Health and Habits : Watch Lungs and Daily Routines

There is a family tendency toward ENT or respiratory issues, and routines matter for your wellbeing. Rahu in the 6th suggests that daily habits — sleep, diet and small exercises — will be especially important. You have good stamina (strong legs, steady posture) but should avoid risky driving and take care with head and skin injuries. Breathing work and gentle cardio help; these areas can be more active during Rahu or Saturn periods, so treat those times as reminders to tighten routines.

Education and Student Life : Practical Learning, Returned Studies

You likely had solid early schooling and parents who valued learning. There may have been delays or breaks in higher education — perhaps finishing a degree later or shifting to correspondence study — but practical learning and multiple skills suit you. You pick up useful trades or financial know-how rather than chasing abstract theory. That practical training feeds directly into work and money choices, which we’ll outline next.

Work, Money and Career : Steady Earner Who Brokers Value

You perform best in roles that mix people and practicality: small business, finance, teaching, counseling or trade work. Mars and Saturn in the 2nd house give persistence and a capacity to protect family resources. Jupiter and Uranus in the 3rd help with sales, short travel, or media-like tasks. You may switch between job and business, but partnerships often help you succeed. Watch paperwork and property documentation — and note that financial cycles (Jupiter, Saturn) can bring losses before stable gains.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Idealistic, Then Realistic

Your relationships begin with warmth and often a touch of idealism. Neptune in the 7th makes you long for a soulful partner, but that same influence can blur realities early on. Marriage may come after difficulties or delays, and partnerships can feel like a long apprenticeship in trust.

If you are male: your wife may be educated, possibly from another region, multilingual and working — perhaps in teaching, administration or a steady profession. You may admire her competence but sometimes bristle at her career if it clashes with your idea of home life.

If you are female: your husband may come from a practical or transformative background — technical work, management, or business. He may carry obligations or a focused job. Your role often becomes mediator and supporter; together you build security. Saturn or Neptune transits can mark turning points in clarity and commitment.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Set Limits, Improve Time Management

Be blunt with yourself: saying yes too fast drains your energy. Poor time management and a low tolerance for laziness make you snap at slow people. Financially, watch impulsive purchases and incomplete property paperwork. You may face initial setbacks in markets or business before steady profit. The hard truth: learn to refuse, plan time, and formalize agreements — or repeat old, costly patterns.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set a 48-hour rule before agreeing to favors; use it to check boundaries.
  • Track money with a simple spreadsheet and review it monthly — Saturn supports discipline.
  • Daily breathing or walking for 20 minutes protects respiratory health (Rahu/ENT caution).
  • Formalize help with written agreements; run small businesses with a trusted partner for stability.
  • Use your network: volunteer or lead one community project a year; Jupiter/Uranus transits can reward visible effort.

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What happened on January 21, 1942

  • World War II: Erwin Rommel launches an offensive in Cyrenaica, demonstrating his military prowess and the challenges faced by the Allies in North Africa.

January 21, 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 21, 1960
  • India: January 21, 1960
  • Philippines: January 21, 1960
  • United Kingdom: January 21, 1960
  • Canada: January 21, 1960
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 21, 1957
  • India: January 21, 1958
  • Philippines: January 21, 1958
  • United Kingdom: January 21, 1959
  • Canada: January 21, 1958

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: January 21, 1958
  • India: January 21, 1960
  • Philippines: January 21, 1960
  • United Kingdom: January 21, 1959
  • Canada: January 21, 1958

Full Driving License

  • United States: January 21, 1960
  • India: January 21, 1962
  • Philippines: January 21, 1960
  • United Kingdom: January 21, 1963
  • Canada: January 21, 1960

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: January 21, 1958
  • India: January 21, 1960
  • Philippines: January 21, 1958
  • United Kingdom: January 21, 1958
  • Canada: January 21, 1958
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 21, 1960
  • India: January 21, 1963
  • Philippines: January 21, 1960
  • United Kingdom: January 21, 1960
  • Canada: January 21, 1960

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

  • United States: January 21, 1963
  • India: January 21, 1963
  • Philippines: January 21, 1960
  • United Kingdom: January 21, 1960
  • Canada: January 21, 1961

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

  • India: January 21, 1960
  • Canada: January 21, 1961
  • United States: January 21, 1963
  • Philippines: January 21, 1963
  • United Kingdom: January 21, 1960

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 21, 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 21, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 129 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for January 21, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on January 21, 2025 Secondary Progressions for January 21, 2025
Sun 0 Aquarius 33 1 Aquarius 25 23 Aries 38
Moon 25 Pisces 54 24 Libra 34 7 Aries 36
Mercury 18 Aquarius 13 19 Capricorn 4 16 Aries 55
Venus 19 Aquarius 48 18 Pisces 7 7 Pisces 19
Mars 4 Taurus 43 24 Cancer 11 22 Gemini 41
Jupiter 11 Gemini 37 11 Gemini 36 17 Gemini 59
Saturn 21 Taurus 52 16 Pisces 14 27 Taurus 13
Uranus 26 Taurus 26 23 Taurus 19 28 Taurus 18
Neptune 29 Virgo 47 27 Pisces 41 27 Virgo 50
Pluto 4 Leo 43 1 Aquarius 42 3 Leo 28
Rahu 15 Virgo 46 0 Aries 25 11 Virgo 22
Ketu 15 Pisces 46 0 Libra 25 11 Pisces 22

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