Born on 20 August, 1947 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 339 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
232nd day of the year 1947.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXXVIII years old
Timings
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.
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What happened on August 20, 1947
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.August 20, 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 20, 1965
- India: August 20, 1965
- Philippines: August 20, 1965
- United Kingdom: August 20, 1965
- Canada: August 20, 1965
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
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 |
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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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