Birthday Analysis - Enter Your Birth Date

Born on 17 September, 1947 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

78 years, 3 days

Your next birthday is 361 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Wednesday

260th day of the year 1947.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Pig (猪)

Roman Numerals

XVII-IX-MCMXLVII

LXXVIII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 05:35 Sunset: 18:14

London UTC

September 17, 1947 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on September 17, 1947 : You are quietly powerful — steady, generous, and private

Life Path 2 + Birth Number 8: cooperative, diplomatic, with a strong drive for security and achievement.
Moon conjunct Jupiter: emotional generosity and a natural tendency to care for others.
Sun, Mercury, Venus, Neptune in the 12th house: private, inward-facing talents; you think and love in quieter ways.
Saturn & Pluto in the 10th: public recognition earned through responsibility and transformation.

Decode Love, Money and Health for September 17, 1947 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on September 17, 1947 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

As you stand at the threshold of 2025, the celestial tapestry weaves a vibrant tapestry of opportunities and transformations for you. The year promises to be a kaleidoscope of experiences, marked by both profound changes and moments of great joy. The sub-cycle of Ketu, which runs from May 2024 to May 2025, activates the second house of your chart, signaling a period of introspection and reflection. This is an opportune time to delve deep into your inner world, explore your values, and reconnect with your true self. Embrace this period as a chance to shed old habits and patterns that...

Read Full 2025 Report »

Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on September 17, 1947

Tessa Jowell, Politician, born in London (died: May 12, 2018)
Ilanit, Singer, born in Tel Aviv-Yafo
Lesley Bush, Competitive diver, born in Orange
Joshua Muravchik, Lecturer, and Political scientist, born in New York City
Antônio Augusto Cançado Trindade, University teacher, Jurist, and Judge, born in Belo Horizonte (died: May 29, 2022)
Bruce Pandolfini, Chess player, and Journalist, born in Lakewood Township
Serge Fontaine, Politician, born in Villeroy
Jeff MacNelly, Journalist, Cartoonist, and Comics artist, born in New York City (died: June 8, 2000)
Jörg Zintzmeyer, Graphic designer, born in Zürich (died: May 12, 2009)
Richard Ashworth, Politician, born in Folkestone
Klaas Samplonius, Radio personality, and Journalist, born in Zwolle (died: November 11, 2022)
Wolfgang Denk, Conceptual artist, Painter, and Exhibition curator, born in Seitenstetten (died: April 7, 2023)
Gail Carson Levine, Children's writer, and Writer, born in New York
François Liberti, Politician, born in Sète
Huguette Boucher-Bacon, Politician, born in Montreal
Marie-Thérèse Hermange, Politician, born in Algiers
نعومي تشياكي, Singer, and Actor, born in Itabashi-ku
Jozef Bednárik, Librettist, Director, and Actor, born in Zeleneč (died: August 22, 2013)
Candy Harris, Baseball player, born in Selma
Craig Richard Nelson, Television actor, Stage actor, and Actor, born in Salt Lake City
Enrique Dávila Alveal, Economist, born in Chillán (died: March 25, 2021)
Luis Rossi, Musical instrument maker, and Clarinetist, born in Viedma
Martin Simpkin, Songwriter, born in London
Peter Daniel, Australian rules football player, born in Broome
Robin Schimminger, Politician, born in North Tonawanda
William D. Morgan, Military personnel, born in Pittsburgh (died: February 25, 1969)
William T. Bielby, Sociologist, born in Chicago
Joan Ribó, Trade unionist, High school teacher, Professor, Engineer, and Politician, born in Manresa
José Antonio Grande, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Valencia
李明仁, Forestry researcher, born in 屏東市, 台灣
Toshihiko Kosaka, Baseball player, born in Mure, Kagawa, Japan
Ryūji Takasaki, Actor, born in Kagoshima, Japan
Elżbieta Błoszyk, Pharmacist, born in Poznań (died: June 15, 1999)
María Luisa Bergaz Conesa, Politician, born in Xeraco
George Eisenbarth, University teacher, born in Brooklyn (died: November 13, 2012)
Alexander Hoffmann, Non-fiction writer, and Writer, born in Ludwigsburg
László Kovács, Film director, born in Tura
Peter Kleinmann, Athlete, born in Vienna
György Droppa, Political activist, Environmentalist, and Economist, born in Budapest
John D. Lynch, Politician, born in Butte (died: July 24, 2018)
Jack Duncliffe, Association football player, born in Brighton
Jean-François Canat, Lawyer, born in Millau
Yves Mouriès, Businessperson, born in Marseille
Bernard Quinn, Association football player, born in Glasgow
Andrew Margioris, Internist, Endocrinologist, and Professor of Clinical Chemistry Emeritus, born in Alexandria
Marie Bartošová, Ceramicist, Visual artist, Pedagogue, and University teacher, born in Náchod
Zbyněk Šedivý, Botanist, born in Rumburk
Мітченко Віталій Степанович, Designer, Calligrapher, and Graphic artist, born in Tula
Усманов Салауат Мөҙәрис улы, University teacher, born in Chekmagushevsky District (died: April 24, 2020)
Elly Dunnewold, Textile artist, Fashion designer, Ceramicist, and Sculptor, born in The Hague
Karl-Heinz Janneck, Javelin thrower, born in Süderlügum
Daniel Brugman, Psychologist, born in Leeuwarden

What happened on September 17, 1947

The 1947 Fort Lauderdale hurricane causes widespread damage and kills 50 people in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

September 17, 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: September 17, 1965
India: September 17, 1965
Philippines: September 17, 1965
United Kingdom: September 17, 1965
Canada: September 17, 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: September 17, 1962
India: September 17, 1963
Philippines: September 17, 1963
United Kingdom: September 17, 1964
Canada: September 17, 1963

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: September 17, 1963
India: September 17, 1965
Philippines: September 17, 1965
United Kingdom: September 17, 1964
Canada: September 17, 1963

Full Driving License

United States: September 17, 1965
India: September 17, 1967
Philippines: September 17, 1965
United Kingdom: September 17, 1968
Canada: September 17, 1965

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: September 17, 1963
India: September 17, 1965
Philippines: September 17, 1963
United Kingdom: September 17, 1963
Canada: September 17, 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: September 17, 1965
India: September 17, 1968
Philippines: September 17, 1965
United Kingdom: September 17, 1965
Canada: September 17, 1965

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

United States: September 17, 1968
India: September 17, 1968
Philippines: September 17, 1965
United Kingdom: September 17, 1965
Canada: September 17, 1966

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

India: September 17, 1965
Canada: September 17, 1966
United States: September 17, 1968
Philippines: September 17, 1968
United Kingdom: September 17, 1965

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

October 17, 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

September 17, 2026 is on a Thursday.
Your next birthday is 361 days away.

Ephemeris for September 17, 1947

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on September 17, 2025	Secondary Progressions for September 17, 2025
Sun	23 Virgo 32	24 Virgo 38	11 Sagittarius 16
Moon	25 Libra 42	0 Leo 32	1 Virgo 4
Mercury	8 Libra 52	27 Virgo 56	25 Scorpio 10
Venus	27 Virgo 14	27 Leo 15	4 Capricorn 29
Mars	21 Cancer 48	26 Libra 37	0 Virgo 58
Jupiter	23 Scorpio 4	20 Cancer 35	8 Sagittarius 55
Saturn	18 Leo 6	28 Pisces 42	23 Leo 9
Uranus	26 Gemini 5	1 Gemini 25	24 Gemini 41
Neptune	9 Libra 55	0 Aries 55	12 Libra 30
Pluto	14 Leo 9	1 Aquarius 31	14 Leo 52
Rahu	26 Taurus 25	17 Pisces 45	22 Taurus 17
Ketu	26 Scorpio 25	17 Virgo 45	22 Scorpio 17

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Mars square Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025
Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025

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