Born on 26 January, 1948 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 133 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
26th day of the year 1948.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXXVII years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on January 26, 1948
Born on January 26, 1948 : You are a steady builder with a private fire — practical, loyal, and quietly intense.
- Life Path 4: disciplined planner who builds lasting security.
- Emotional depth: Moon conjunct Saturn and Pluto — responsibility and transformation meet feeling.
- Partnership‑shaped identity: Sun & Mercury in the 7th (from your Moon) — you think and speak through close ties.
- Drive for results: Birth number 8, Mars in the 2nd, Rahu in the 10th — ambition toward material and public achievement.
You’re at a stage of life when legacy matters. You want to leave something solid — a home, a project, a relationship that lasts. This portrait uses simple astrological images (Saturn the taskmaster, Pluto the transformer, Rahu the restless ambition) to show how your inner life and outer work connect. Read on and follow the thread from personality into practical steps.
Personality : Romantic
You prize deep connection. With Sun and Mercury in the 7th place relative to your Moon, you understand yourself through partners; you’re conversational but selective. You are an introvert at heart, romantic in commitment, and often cautious — a pinch of pessimism keeps you prepared. Saturn and Pluto conjunct your Moon taught you early lessons about duty and loss, so affection comes with responsibility. You dislike half‑heartedness; lack of commitment irritates you. In short: you love seriously, and you protect what you love — a steady presence that asks for real loyalty in return.
Talent and Abilities : Strategic
Your gifts are practical planning and quiet strategy. Life Path 4 gives you method; Mars in the 2nd focuses your energy on building resources. Mercury in relationship houses makes you a skilled negotiator and communicator in one‑to‑one settings. Jupiter in the 5th favors creative luck — you can write, edit, teach, or mentor with ease. Neptune in the 3rd adds imagination to your speech; Uranus in the 11th brings unusual friendships and sudden opportunities. Unconsciously you seek stability and respect; consciously you shape situations so results arrive. In transit years for Jupiter, Uranus or Rahu you’ll notice doors opening for these talents.
Blind Spots : Secretive
You hold things close. Pluto plus Saturn on the Moon creates a habit of guarding emotions, sometimes turning protection into secrecy or grudges. You may justify restraint as “practical,” while it keeps others at arm’s length. People see your reliability; they may not see the private intensity underneath. Your preference for small circles and dislike of laziness can make you seem aloof. When you feel betrayed, you plan your response rather than show pain. That strategy can win battles but weaken bonds if you don’t surface soft feelings from time to time.
Karmic Lessons : Duty
Your path asks for steady service and transformation. The Moon’s South Node in the 4th hints at strong past or family ties — patterns you repeat unless you release them. Saturn/Pluto on the Moon points to heavy duties and deep inner work; lessons arrive as responsibility rather than choice. Rahu in the 10th pushes you outward: public role, reputation, or a late‑blooming career. The assignment is to balance private loyalty with a public purpose. When planetary cycles (Saturn or Pluto) test you, they’re really asking you to let go of what no longer serves the work of your life.
Family and Environment : Rooted
Your background mixes hard work and practical trades with a creative or service‑oriented maternal influence. Fathers or father figures often link to land, finance, or technical trades; mothers may have been hardworking but emotionally strained—coping skills shaped your emotional responses. Lineage often shows persistence and long life; family businesses in transport or finance are possible. You attract cooperative people and you get help when in trouble, though mother‑related tensions or mother‑in‑law conflict can recur. Keep that in mind when dealing with inherited responsibilities — they carry both burden and blessing.
Health and Habits : Freshness Matters
Your body responds to order and what you put in it. You prefer fresh food and may feel off with stale or processed meals. Sleep patterns can swing; you can be sharp at night and get up early with resolve. Emotional strain (Saturn/Pluto influence) can show up as digestion or stress complaints. Accidents are a caution in your chart, but recovery is likely. Regular gentle exercise (walking, swimming) and a simple sleep schedule will help. In heavy transits, double down on rest and fresh food — your system will thank you.
Education and Student Life : Disciplined
You studied with purpose. Time management and ambition carried you through school; you may have won prizes or shown leadership in activities. Friendships in education sometimes brought friction, teaching you early about loyalty and conflict. You learn languages or communication skills well; later academic or creative work (writing, editing, teaching) fits naturally. Use that background now to mentor younger people — you’ve got practical lessons they need.
Work, Money and Career : Practical Strategist
You earn by building systems and by doing steady work. Multiple income streams are likely: property or real‑estate gains after effort, a job with public contracts, or communication-based roles such as editing or consulting. Birth number 8 and Mars in the 2nd give drive for financial security; Rahu in the 10th pushes toward a public profile or unusual career path. Relocation or late recognition is possible. When Saturn cycles focus on career, steady effort pays off — keep a clear plan and follow it.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense
You love as if you are writing a long letter — carefully and with purpose. Venus in the 8th (from Moon) brings depth: shared resources, powerful attraction, sometimes jealous or secret elements. You fall into partnerships that transform you. Your partner sees your loyalty and expects dependability; they may not immediately see your emotional intensity. You dislike laziness and value a cooperative mate who matches your effort.
If you are a male: your wife may work in communication, teaching, design or IT, possibly from a distant or modest background. She can be practical and frugal; spiritual leanings later in life are possible.
If you are a female: your husband may be in transformative, technical or creative fields (electronics, engineering, entertainment, or entrepreneurship). He may be energetic, at times obsessive, and his life may feel different from yours in background or rhythm.
Partners often describe you as reliable, serious, and quietly powerful. Intense transits to Venus or Pluto can bring endings that force a new start — those are the times love gets remade rather than erased.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Rigidity
You can be stubborn to the point of self‑sabotage. Holding grudges, punishing by silence, and demanding perfect loyalty will shrink options over time. Pessimism can become a habit that blocks new chances. Property or legal snags may appear if you move too fast or resist advice. Be blunt: loosen your grip, speak sooner, forgive earlier — your life will open.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Journal weekly on feelings; name one small forgiveness to practice each month.
- Eat fresh, regular meals; schedule gentle morning walks or swimming for stress relief.
- Create a 3‑year financial plan: one emergency fund, one income diversification, one legacy project.
- Practice direct communication in partnerships — speak needs before resentment builds.
- Channel intensity into a creative project (memoir, local teaching, book editing) to convert pressure into purpose.
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What happened on January 26, 1948
- The Teigin poison case occurs in Tokyo, where a man impersonating a doctor poisons bank employees and steals money; artist Sadamichi Hirasawa is wrongly convicted and sentenced to death, but later exonerated.
January 26, 1948 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1948 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: January 26, 1966
- India: January 26, 1966
- Philippines: January 26, 1966
- United Kingdom: January 26, 1966
- Canada: January 26, 1966
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: January 26, 1963
- India: January 26, 1964
- Philippines: January 26, 1964
- United Kingdom: January 26, 1965
- Canada: January 26, 1964
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: January 26, 1964
- India: January 26, 1966
- Philippines: January 26, 1966
- United Kingdom: January 26, 1965
- Canada: January 26, 1964
Full Driving License
- United States: January 26, 1966
- India: January 26, 1968
- Philippines: January 26, 1966
- United Kingdom: January 26, 1969
- Canada: January 26, 1966
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: January 26, 1964
- India: January 26, 1966
- Philippines: January 26, 1964
- United Kingdom: January 26, 1964
- Canada: January 26, 1964
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: January 26, 1966
- India: January 26, 1969
- Philippines: January 26, 1966
- United Kingdom: January 26, 1966
- Canada: January 26, 1966
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: January 26, 1969
- India: January 26, 1969
- Philippines: January 26, 1966
- United Kingdom: January 26, 1966
- Canada: January 26, 1967
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: January 26, 1966
- Canada: January 26, 1967
- United States: January 26, 1969
- Philippines: January 26, 1969
- United Kingdom: January 26, 1966
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
February 26, 1994
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
- January 26, 2026 is on a Monday.
- Your next birthday is 133 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for January 26, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 26, 2025 |
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Sun | 5 Aquarius 13 | 6 Aquarius 33 | 22 Aries 16 |
Moon | 4 Leo 49 | 26 Sagittarius 1 | 24 Taurus 43 |
Mercury | 19 Aquarius 57 | 27 Capricorn 1 | 5 Aries 26 |
Venus | 10 Pisces 1 | 22 Pisces 40 | 7 Gemini 54 |
Mars | 5 Virgo 32 | 22 Cancer 20 | 19 Leo 11 |
Jupiter | 20 Sagittarius 12 | 11 Gemini 24 | 28 Sagittarius 49 |
Saturn | 20 Leo 52 | 16 Pisces 45 | 16 Leo 16 |
Uranus | 22 Gemini 38 | 23 Taurus 17 | 22 Gemini 55 |
Neptune | 12 Libra 57 | 27 Pisces 48 | 11 Libra 19 |
Pluto | 13 Leo 57 | 1 Aquarius 52 | 12 Leo 34 |
Rahu | 19 Taurus 29 | 0 Aries 9 | 15 Taurus 24 |
Ketu | 19 Scorpio 29 | 0 Libra 9 | 15 Scorpio 24 |
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