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Born on 16 August, 1947 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

78 years, 1 month, 2 days

Your next birthday is 331 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Saturday

228th day of the year 1947.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Pig (猪)

Roman Numerals

XVI-VIII-MCMXLVII

LXXVIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:44 Sunset: 19:25

London UTC

August 16, 1947 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 16, 1947 : You’ve earned quiet authority — wise, service-minded, and still making plans.

Private but public: Five key placements (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Pluto) sit in the 12th house from your Moon — you process deeply and act from a private center.
Service and inquiry: Life Path number 9 and Birth number 7 steer you toward helping others and seeking truth.
Practical earner: You work hard and often maintain multiple income streams — rentals, small business, teaching or government work are typical.
Fast hands, slow trust: Pride and impatience get things moving; friendships and groups (Mars & Uranus in the 11th) bring both help and sudden change.

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Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on August 16, 1947 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

In the unfolding tapestry of time, as the year 2025 unfurls its vibrant hues, you, a venerable soul graced with 77 years of earthly wisdom, stand poised at the threshold of a transformative chapter. Guided by the celestial symphony of stars, the cosmos whisper promises of both trials and triumphs, shaping your journey through the labyrinth of life. The sub-cycle of Venus, extending its celestial embrace from January 2024 to September 2026, activates the twelfth house of your astrological chart, heralding a period of introspection and spiritual growth. As Venus, the celestial harbinger of love and beauty, transits through this...

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What happened on August 16, 1947

General Markos Vafiadis takes over the government in Greece, leading until 1949.

August 16, 1947 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1947 belongs to the Baby Boomers 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 16, 1965
India: August 16, 1965
Philippines: August 16, 1965
United Kingdom: August 16, 1965
Canada: August 16, 1965

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 16, 1962
India: August 16, 1963
Philippines: August 16, 1963
United Kingdom: August 16, 1964
Canada: August 16, 1963

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 16, 1963
India: August 16, 1965
Philippines: August 16, 1965
United Kingdom: August 16, 1964
Canada: August 16, 1963

Full Driving License

United States: August 16, 1965
India: August 16, 1967
Philippines: August 16, 1965
United Kingdom: August 16, 1968
Canada: August 16, 1965

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 16, 1963
India: August 16, 1965
Philippines: August 16, 1963
United Kingdom: August 16, 1963
Canada: August 16, 1963

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 16, 1965
India: August 16, 1968
Philippines: August 16, 1965
United Kingdom: August 16, 1965
Canada: August 16, 1965

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

United States: August 16, 1968
India: August 16, 1968
Philippines: August 16, 1965
United Kingdom: August 16, 1965
Canada: August 16, 1966

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

India: August 16, 1965
Canada: August 16, 1966
United States: August 16, 1968
Philippines: August 16, 1968
United Kingdom: August 16, 1965

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 16, 1993

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 16, 2026 is on a Sunday.
Your next birthday is 331 days away.

Ephemeris for August 16, 1947

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 16, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025
Sun	22 Leo 33	23 Leo 39	9 Scorpio 0
Moon	19 Leo 47	24 Taurus 16	23 Gemini 17
Mercury	9 Leo 34	5 Leo 41	17 Scorpio 15
Venus	17 Leo 33	18 Cancer 49	24 Scorpio 35
Mars	1 Cancer 34	5 Libra 50	17 Leo 23
Jupiter	19 Scorpio 1	14 Cancer 53	1 Sagittarius 50
Saturn	14 Leo 12	0 Aries 52	22 Leo 10
Uranus	25 Gemini 15	1 Gemini 18	25 Gemini 47
Neptune	8 Libra 52	1 Aries 42	11 Libra 35
Pluto	13 Leo 16	2 Aquarius 4	14 Leo 54
Rahu	28 Taurus 6	19 Pisces 27	23 Taurus 59
Ketu	28 Scorpio 6	19 Virgo 27	23 Scorpio 59

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025
Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025
Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2025
Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.