Born on 20 August, 1947 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
78 years, 25 days

Your next birthday is 339 days away.

Life Path Number
4

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

232nd day of the year 1947.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Pig (猪)
Roman Numerals
XX-VIII-MCMXLVII

LXXVIII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:50 Sunset: 19:17

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 20, 1947

Born on August 20, 1947 : You are a steady connector who wins with quiet charm and practical grit.

  • Life Path 4: steady builder and reliable planner.
  • Social engine: Sun in the 11th house from the Moon — friends, groups and networks matter.
  • Visible skills: Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Pluto in the 10th from the Moon — public voice, reputation and career shape your story; Jupiter conjunct Moon expands feeling and generosity.
  • Deep currents: Mars & Uranus in the 9th, Neptune in the 12th, Rahu in the 8th — restless beliefs, inner life, and transformational turns are part of the plot.

Picture yourself at a neighborhood potluck: you ease awkwardness, connect people, and quietly sort the logistics. That is your basic rhythm — practical, diplomatic and tuned to other people’s needs. You prefer peace, value compassion, and carry a knack for strategy that keeps projects moving forward. Read on — your gifts show up in public life, but the deeper material—family, health and karma—asks for steady attention.

Personality : Diplomatic

You move through rooms smoothing edges. You are diplomatic and often flirtatious in a light, friendly way; you want harmony and get annoyed by fickleness. Your mind flirts with risk — a gambling streak of thought — even though Life Path 4 pulls you toward order and structure. The result: you charm people and manage groups, but you must balance impulse with planning. Watch how Jupiter conjunct the Moon broadens your emotional generosity during lucky cycles — and how that colors your social style.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic

Your strength is practical strategy. Mercury and Venus in the 10th from the Moon give you a clear voice in public roles and a natural way to win allies. Mars and Uranus in the 9th make you restless for travel, higher learning, or fresh ideas; Saturn and Pluto in the 10th bring the discipline to transform a career over time. Unconscious motives: you crave security (Life Path 4) and approval (Birth Number 2), so you channel charm into tangible outcomes. During Saturn or Pluto cycles, those abilities deepen and change your path.

Blind Spots : Charming but Restless

People see warmth, but your flirtatious side and risk-taking thoughts can read as inconsistency. You can be nosy or push boundaries in social settings. Moon’s South Node in the 2nd house suggests old patterns around money or values that pull you backward without obvious理由. Secretive reputation vs. open nature creates friction. Notice how these blind spots show up when transits stir emotion — and you’ll reduce surprises.

Karmic Lessons : Build Trust Over Time

Your life asks you to turn social skill into steady service. Family and property themes suggest duties passed through generations; you may inherit obligations or be asked to manage shared resources. Rahu in the 8th and Saturn/Pluto in the 10th point to deep tests about power, reputation and responsibility. The lesson: finish what you start, honor promises, and let loyalty become your signature. Those lessons often arrive during major planetary cycles.

Family and Environment : Supportive but Complicated

Your mother likely offered emotional steadiness and practical support; school access and a home mini-library were possible. Still, family life contains doubts, legal/property threads, and a tendency toward traditional setups — sometimes a joint family or inherited land. Siblings may test your loyalty, and family stories shape how you handle money and trust. These dynamics feel ordinary until a career or property event forces a clear choice.

Health and Habits : Keep It Practical

Family notes point to ENT, breathing and nerve sensitivity; you may notice lower-body or foot complaints and occasional digestive issues. One persistent habit could sap energy — whether late nights, snacking, or a small addiction. Neptune in the 12th suggests healing through quiet routines: short walks, breath work, and sleep hygiene. Small daily habits protect you, especially during intense Jupiter or Saturn cycles.

Education and Student Life : Curious and Grounded

You likely had school support and a practical education path — engineering, business, transport, or food-related studies suit you. A hunger for traditional wisdom and steady study shows up, even if you were sometimes apathetic. Mars and Uranus in the 9th make foreign study or late courses appealing; recognition tends to come from consistent effort rather than flashy credentials.

Work, Money and Career : Visible and Strategic

With significant planets in the 10th from the Moon, your public life carries weight. You do well in structured roles: transport, teaching, government, corporate work, or jobs that involve travel and networks. Real estate and property can reward you, but loans and repayment need discipline. You prefer stable employment over speculative business. Career reinvention is likely during Saturn and Pluto transits — expect long-term gains after hard work.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Warm but Tested

You attract partners with your charm and diplomatic instinct. You value compassion and clarity; indecision in a partner irritates you. Relationships may start later or follow unconventional paths; family patterns indicate repeat marriage themes, so be mindful of history. If you're male: your wife may be career-oriented, creative, or linked to hospitality or caregiving; she can be supportive but the household may face financial swings. If you're female: your husband may be intellectual, mobile, or tied to public work, often emotionally loyal but attached to family. Jupiter conjunct Moon gives warmth and generosity in love; Saturn and Pluto test your commitments at key moments. Partners usually see you as reliable and engaging — but honesty about risks and boundaries is what builds lasting trust.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Finish What You Start

Be blunt with yourself: stop letting flirtation or quick thrills derail steady gains. Your tendency to poke into others’ matters and avoid hard conversations creates slow-burning resentments. You may struggle to complete projects or handle legal/property friction unless you plan. When sudden shifts arrive (Uranus, Rahu), resist quick fixes. The cure is simple: clearer rules, firmer follow-through, and cleaner boundaries.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Before any risk, set three rules: limit, stop-loss, and review.
  • Create a single, organized file for property and legal papers; review it during Saturn cycles.
  • Daily 10-minute breathing or walking rituals help calm Neptune’s pull.
  • Turn flirtatious charm into networking: host small dinners that build influence and trust.
  • When Jupiter or Pluto stir change, document choices and seek a trusted advisor before big moves.

Yearly Predictions

In the heart of 2025, as the sun shines brightly in its own sign, you'll embark on a journey of fulfillment and success. This celestial alignment brings forth an abundance of resources and the assurance of fruitful endeavors. The moon, in harmonious conjunction with Jupiter, illuminates your path, granting you the strength to overcome obstacles and achieve remarkable progress. From May 2024 to March 2025, the sub-cycle of the sun activates the eleventh house, bestowing upon you the power to forge meaningful connections and expand your network. Embrace this period of growth and collaboration, as it holds the potential for...

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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 20, 1965
  • India: August 20, 1965
  • Philippines: August 20, 1965
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1965
  • Canada: August 20, 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 20, 1962
  • India: August 20, 1963
  • Philippines: August 20, 1963
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1964
  • Canada: August 20, 1963

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 20, 1963
  • India: August 20, 1965
  • Philippines: August 20, 1965
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1964
  • Canada: August 20, 1963

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 20, 1965
  • India: August 20, 1967
  • Philippines: August 20, 1965
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1968
  • Canada: August 20, 1965

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 20, 1963
  • India: August 20, 1965
  • Philippines: August 20, 1963
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1963
  • Canada: August 20, 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 20, 1965
  • India: August 20, 1968
  • Philippines: August 20, 1965
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1965
  • Canada: August 20, 1965

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

  • United States: August 20, 1968
  • India: August 20, 1968
  • Philippines: August 20, 1965
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1965
  • Canada: August 20, 1966

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

  • India: August 20, 1965
  • Canada: August 20, 1966
  • United States: August 20, 1968
  • Philippines: August 20, 1968
  • United Kingdom: August 20, 1965

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 20, 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 20, 2026 is on a Thursday.
  • Your next birthday is 339 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 20, 1947

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 20, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 20, 2025
Sun 26 Leo 24 27 Leo 30 13 Scorpio 0
Moon 17 Libra 43 20 Cancer 18 20 Leo 15
Mercury 17 Leo 19 8 Leo 58 12 Scorpio 14
Venus 22 Leo 29 23 Cancer 33 29 Scorpio 34
Mars 4 Cancer 11 8 Libra 22 19 Leo 20
Jupiter 19 Scorpio 24 15 Cancer 41 2 Sagittarius 42
Saturn 14 Leo 42 0 Aries 39 22 Leo 24
Uranus 25 Gemini 24 1 Gemini 21 25 Gemini 41
Neptune 8 Libra 59 1 Aries 37 11 Libra 43
Pluto 13 Leo 23 1 Aquarius 59 14 Leo 55
Rahu 27 Taurus 54 19 Pisces 14 23 Taurus 46
Ketu 27 Scorpio 54 19 Virgo 14 23 Scorpio 46

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