Birthday 1942 May 8

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Born on 8 May, 1942 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
83 years, 4 months, 6 days

Your next birthday is 235 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

128th day of the year 1942.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Roman Numerals
VIII-V-MCMXLII

LXXXIII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:18 Sunset: 19:35

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on May 8, 1942

Born on May 8, 1942 : You are a steady mind with a playful heart

  • Independent, diplomatic energy (Life Path 2) with practical ambition (Birth Number 08).
  • Home and roots dominate: 4 planets cluster in the 4th house of your Moon‑chart (Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus).
  • Creative drive (Mars in 5th), values and money sense (Venus in 2nd); partnerships are intense (Rahu in 7th).

You were born May 8, 1942. In your Moon‑based chart the Sun sits 3rd from the Moon; Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus sit in the 4th; Venus sits in the 2nd; Mars in the 5th; Neptune in the 8th; Pluto in the 6th; Rahu in the 7th; and the Moon is conjunct its South Node. Those placements shape a life that turns family, work and partnerships into schoolrooms for the soul — and certain planetary cycles will push you to act.

Personality : Independent

You keep a calm, self-contained center. You prefer thinking things through rather than reacting, and you enjoy lively, energetic company without losing your inner space. Imagine yourself arranging a bookshelf while chatting at a family dinner: practical, quietly in charge, and quick to smile. That independence can feel like protection; the Moon–South Node tie means familiar emotional habits keep pulling you back. Expect periods at home or family crossroads (Saturn/Jupiter transits) to test how much you share versus how much you guard — and that test becomes your growth point.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic

You plan with a purpose. Mercury + Jupiter in the 4th gives you good judgment about family matters, property, and practical projects. Mars in the 5th sparks creative energy — you can mentor, build, or turn a hobby into a small enterprise. Life Path 2 gives diplomatic skill; Birth Number 8 adds a drive for results and steady leadership. Unconsciously you want security through connection: you build systems that protect those you care about. When Jupiter or Uranus make positive aspects, opportunities for recognition or a late‑blooming venture often appear.

Blind Spots : Detached can read as cold

Your reserve sometimes reads as indifference. You dislike overconfidence and unforgiving people, yet you can be quick to doubt others. Early struggles with time management may leave projects unfinished — a repeating pattern thanks to the Moon–South Node link. Others may expect emotional warmth you don’t automatically give. Neptune or Pluto transits can force hidden feelings into the open, asking you to trade familiar defenses for real closeness — a risky but liberating move.

Karmic Lessons : Let go of the past

The Moon conjunct its South Node signals lessons tied to comfort zones and family habit patterns. You inherit duties and roles — caretaker, mediator, or property steward — and your task is to transform that inheritance into conscious choice. Life Path 2 asks you to use gentleness without losing limits; the 4th‑house emphasis asks you to finish what ancestors started. Major karmic releases often arrive during Saturn or Jupiter cycles: those are the years when duty becomes a doorway rather than a burden.

Family and Environment : Rooted, sometimes complicated

Your circle is close and news travels fast. The mother figure likely contributed positively while leaving some attachment wounds; you learned loyalty and the need for space. Lineage may include medicine, teaching or skilled crafts, and property matters can be sticky — shared ownership or document issues show up in family stories. These complications are invitations to become the steady mediator your household needs, and your role at home will often define your legacy.

Health and Habits : Routine heals

Pluto in the 6th highlights deep work and health transformation at certain phases of life. You do best with steady routines: regular sleep, gentle exercise, and small daily rituals to reduce stress. Comfort habits can become clingy when you feel boxed in; be realistic about tobacco or excess drinking. Use medical checkups during major transits as milestones — they often coincide with real opportunities to change how you live and feel.

Education and Student Life : Practical learning

School may not have fit you neatly. Early low motivation and time‑management gaps are likely, plus a course shift in the mid‑teens. You learn by doing: apprenticeships, workshops, and hands‑on craft suit you. Mercury and Uranus in the 4th favor learning tied to the home or family trade. Expect occasional late returns to study or practical certifications later in life when a transit lights up learning again.

Work, Money and Career : Strategic, practical, multiple paths

You work with a clear eye for results. If you are male, careers in construction, engineering, farming, real estate or finance may feel natural; if you are female, healthcare, teaching, craft, design or small business often fit better — though either gender can thrive in management. Venus in the 2nd gives a sense for what’s valuable; Birth Number 8 pushes for material stability. Money tends to appear even in lean stretches, but watch paperwork and property details closely. Career growth often syncs with Jupiter or Saturn cycles.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal mediator, drawn to intensity

You want partnership that feels practical and respectful, but you’re attracted to intensity or the unusual — Rahu in the 7th can bring partners from different backgrounds or with unconventional stories. If you are male, your wife may work in fields tied to water, hospitality, medicine or the arts; if you are female, your husband may be intellectual, linked to writing, research, travel or teaching. You calm conflict and prefer fair compromise, yet familiar family patterns can repeat in your relationships. Joint‑asset or property complications are possible, so clarity matters. Watch Rahu cycles and eclipses — they often mark key relationship turning points.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Time, patience, paperwork

Your biggest tests are old emotional habits, poor time management, and a desire for quick gains that can invite risk. Stubborn pride or sudden distrust can sabotage good relationships. Legal or property disputes can slow you down. The blunt medicine is to slow down, document everything, and face the emotional scripts you repeat. Saturn and Rahu transits are the most likely pressure points — use them as wake‑up calls.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Organize property and legal documents; review them with a trusted attorney.
  • Block a daily 30–45 minute focused work period to fix time drift.
  • Turn home projects into step‑by‑step plans — your 4th‑house strength.
  • Practice listening before advising; your mediator role wins trust.
  • Track major transits (Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu) and use them as planning windows.

Small steady moves win here. Your roots give you steady material — and a well‑timed nudge from the planets can turn habit into freedom.

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What happened on May 8, 1942

  • German and Romanian forces launch "Unternehmen Trappenjagd", destroying the Soviet bridgehead on the Kerch Peninsula. This victory strengthened the Axis position in the Crimean Front.

May 8, 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: May 8, 1960
  • India: May 8, 1960
  • Philippines: May 8, 1960
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1960
  • Canada: May 8, 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: May 8, 1957
  • India: May 8, 1958
  • Philippines: May 8, 1958
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1959
  • Canada: May 8, 1958

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 8, 1958
  • India: May 8, 1960
  • Philippines: May 8, 1960
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1959
  • Canada: May 8, 1958

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 8, 1960
  • India: May 8, 1962
  • Philippines: May 8, 1960
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1963
  • Canada: May 8, 1960

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 8, 1958
  • India: May 8, 1960
  • Philippines: May 8, 1958
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1958
  • Canada: May 8, 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: May 8, 1960
  • India: May 8, 1963
  • Philippines: May 8, 1960
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1960
  • Canada: May 8, 1960

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

  • United States: May 8, 1963
  • India: May 8, 1963
  • Philippines: May 8, 1960
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1960
  • Canada: May 8, 1961

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

  • India: May 8, 1960
  • Canada: May 8, 1961
  • United States: May 8, 1963
  • Philippines: May 8, 1963
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1960

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 8, 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

  • May 8, 2026 is on a Friday.
  • Your next birthday is 235 days away.

Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 8, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 8, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025
Sun 17 Taurus 0 17 Taurus 53 6 Leo 25
Moon 26 Aquarius 0 29 Virgo 10 9 Pisces 13
Mercury 5 Gemini 17 26 Aries 15 2 Leo 12
Venus 2 Aries 19 4 Aries 44 8 Cancer 21
Mars 7 Cancer 19 8 Leo 59 28 Leo 40
Jupiter 22 Gemini 37 22 Gemini 51 11 Cancer 4
Saturn 0 Gemini 9 28 Pisces 28 10 Gemini 2
Uranus 29 Taurus 36 26 Taurus 45 3 Gemini 52
Neptune 27 Virgo 21 1 Aries 18 27 Virgo 48
Pluto 3 Leo 34 3 Aquarius 48 5 Leo 24
Rahu 10 Virgo 6 24 Pisces 45 5 Virgo 42
Ketu 10 Pisces 6 24 Virgo 45 5 Pisces 42

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