Born on 9 May, 1949 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
76 years, 4 months, 5 days

Your next birthday is 236 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

129th day of the year 1949.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Roman Numerals
IX-V-MCMXLIX

LXXVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:16 Sunset: 19:37

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on May 9, 1949

Born on May 9, 1949 : You lead with quiet fire — steady, private, and surprisingly transformative.

  • Life Path 1: A natural initiator who prefers to set the pace and carry responsibility.
  • Emotional intensity: Neptune conjunct Moon with Sun, Mars and Rahu in the 8th house from the Moon — deep feelings, strong sensual drive, and private transformation.
  • Philosophical bent: Mercury & Venus in the 9th house from the Moon — you seek meaning through ideas, travel or belief systems.
  • Late recognition: Uranus in the 10th and Pluto in the 11th — sudden career shifts and power through networks or causes.

You’ve lived long enough to have started a few things — businesses, friendships, or causes — and learned which ones survive. With a Life Path number 1 and a birth date of May 9, 1949 (Birth number 09), you combine practical leadership with private depths. Your public self may be calm; your inner life is active. Watch how belief, relationships and chance events have reshaped you — and how they still can in the cycles of Saturn, Uranus or Pluto.

Personality : Practical

You act like someone who keeps the toolbox nearby — hands-on, self-reliant, sometimes self-focused. You prefer tools that work: a clear plan, a reliable routine, a straight answer. At the same time, Neptune conjunct the Moon softens your edges: you imagine, idealize, and sometimes feel misunderstood. People see your competence and may not see the private storms you carry. This practical core makes you an anchor for others, even when you crave privacy — and that private intensity often leads straight into your talents.

Talent and Abilities : Resourceful

Your gifts sit where head and heart meet. Mercury and Venus in the 9th house from the Moon give you literary taste, teaching instinct, or a love of belief systems — you can write, speak, or teach with authority. Jupiter in the 5th brings luck in creative projects or children. You calculate well and manage money shrewdly. Unconscious motive: you initiate projects to prove independence and leave a legacy. When Uranus makes career aspects, your resourcefulness can convert into public recognition or a second act.

Blind Spots : Self-centred

You can appear self-focused, even when you mean well. Ambition and a drive to lead (Life Path 1) sometimes look like impatience or bluntness. You may avoid rituals or places that demand emotional vulnerability, and that keeps others at arm’s length. Neptune near the Moon can blur boundaries — you forgive easily but also get hurt quietly. In relationships you may promise more than you deliver; people notice. Awareness of this habit is your quickest path to deeper connection — and that reveals the next layer of your fate.

Karmic Lessons : Responsibility

Your chart asks you to balance ownership with service. Moon’s South Node in the 2nd house hints at past comfort with material security; now you must learn to loosen that grip. Saturn in the 12th suggests hidden duties, perhaps unpaid labor or psychological debts that ask for quiet repair. The 8th-house emphasis (Sun, Mars, Rahu) points to repeated transformations: losses that open new doors. Embracing service and letting go of petty control turns karma into freedom — and opens better family patterns.

Family and Environment : Attached

Your family life mixes loyalty with complication. The mother figure was emotionally steady but may have created attachment challenges; you learned to depend and to protect. There is a pull toward joint-family values or strong group ties; you gain social standing over time. Children or creative projects (Jupiter in the 5th) often bring pride and occasional friction. Property, inheritance, or sibling disputes are possible themes. Family will test you and, in time, reward the steadiness you show now — which connects to your health and routines.

Health and Habits : Resilient

You have a sturdy frame and stamina; you can stand long shifts. Yet Neptune conjunct Moon and Saturn in the 12th warn of hidden drains: fatigue from unprocessed emotions, or old family patterns like addiction that can reappear. ENT or lung issues have been noted in family lines; be cautious. Small, consistent habits — sleep, breathing exercises, honest talk — protect you more than dramatic cures. Attend to subtle signals now and you’ll keep your strength for the next creative surge.

Education and Student Life : Ambitious

You wanted meaning from learning. Mercury in the 9th house pushed you toward philosophy, law, religion, or foreign study. You may have changed majors or taken breaks (ambitious but easily frustrated). Those detours didn’t waste time — they broadened your view and made you a better communicator. Education became a tool, not a label, and that practical angle feeds directly into how you work and earn.

Work, Money and Career : Adaptable

You perform best where independence meets structure: a small business, research, public service, medicine, or a food-related enterprise. You calculate finances well and can handle property or business disputes with a cool head. Uranus in the 10th foretells sudden shifts in reputation or direction; Pluto in the 11th gives power through groups. Expect periods where you pivot — and use them. Timing matters: transits of Jupiter bring expansion; Saturn asks discipline and cleanup.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense

Your romantic story tends to be a deep one. With Sun, Mars and Rahu in the 8th house from the Moon, relationships are a vehicle for transformation. You love with a blend of passion and secrecy; you might keep parts of yourself hidden until trust is proven. Mercury and Venus in the 9th favor lovers from different backgrounds, or a bond that changes your worldview. Love marriages are possible; loyalty matters more than social fit.

If you are male: your wife may come from a grounded, practical background — healthcare, business, or property — and she may be intelligent and entrepreneurial. Note: family notes suggest dental issues in wives of male natives; gentle care is wise.

If you are female: your husband may be attached to service, technical or leadership work — military, public service, engineering, or something involving fire/electricity. He may be intense, disciplined, and tied to family duty. Either way, partners perceive you as dependable yet private; they admire your steadiness and sometimes feel locked out. Watch transits of Saturn and Pluto — they test and refine your commitments.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubbornness

Be blunt: you can be rigid, secretive, and harsh with words. You make promises and then don’t show up. Greed or property fights can drag you into petty wars. Sometimes you hide behind competence to avoid feeling weak. Those patterns cost relationships and calm. Confront them directly, or they repeat. The next hard phase of a transit will make that obvious — and force a choice.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies :

  • Journal daily: Name one feeling you avoid; write one next step. Small habits beat big drama.
  • Financial audit: Review property and estate papers; clear potential disputes now.
  • Heart work: Therapy, group support, or service (Saturn in 12th) helps settle hidden debts.
  • Creative timing: Use Jupiter transits for teaching, publishing or performances; Uranus phases for reinvention.
  • Simple health tools: Regular sleep, breathing, and gentle exercise protect your stamina and sharpen judgment.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a transformative journey for you, a voyage of self-discovery and profound change. As you gracefully navigate through the labyrinth of time, you'll encounter moments of profound introspection and growth. The cosmic tapestry reveals a celestial dance that will illuminate your path and guide you towards a future brimming with possibilities. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, stretching from November 2024 to May 2027, will activate the fifth house of your astrological chart, igniting a spark of creativity and self-expression. This celestial alignment will awaken a newfound passion for life, propelling you to explore hidden talents and...

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What happened on May 9, 1949

  • Rainier III becomes Prince of Monaco, ushering in a new era of leadership for the principality.

May 9, 1949 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1949 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: May 9, 1967
  • India: May 9, 1967
  • Philippines: May 9, 1967
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1967
  • Canada: May 9, 1967
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: May 9, 1964
  • India: May 9, 1965
  • Philippines: May 9, 1965
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1966
  • Canada: May 9, 1965

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 9, 1965
  • India: May 9, 1967
  • Philippines: May 9, 1967
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1966
  • Canada: May 9, 1965

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 9, 1967
  • India: May 9, 1969
  • Philippines: May 9, 1967
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1970
  • Canada: May 9, 1967

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 9, 1965
  • India: May 9, 1967
  • Philippines: May 9, 1965
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1965
  • Canada: May 9, 1965
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: May 9, 1967
  • India: May 9, 1970
  • Philippines: May 9, 1967
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1967
  • Canada: May 9, 1967

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

  • United States: May 9, 1970
  • India: May 9, 1970
  • Philippines: May 9, 1967
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1967
  • Canada: May 9, 1968

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

  • India: May 9, 1967
  • Canada: May 9, 1968
  • United States: May 9, 1970
  • Philippines: May 9, 1970
  • United Kingdom: May 9, 1967

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 9, 1995

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

  • May 9, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 236 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 9, 1949

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 9, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2025
Sun 18 Taurus 18 18 Taurus 54 1 Leo 1
Moon 3 Libra 26 11 Libra 30 11 Cancer 0
Mercury 9 Gemini 36 27 Aries 57 28 Cancer 0
Venus 24 Taurus 10 5 Aries 29 27 Leo 7
Mars 6 Taurus 51 9 Leo 29 0 Cancer 42
Jupiter 1 Aquarius 52 23 Gemini 4 26 Capricorn 37
Saturn 29 Leo 53 28 Pisces 34 5 Virgo 9
Uranus 28 Gemini 17 26 Taurus 49 2 Cancer 37
Neptune 12 Libra 54 1 Aries 20 12 Libra 38
Pluto 14 Leo 10 3 Aquarius 48 15 Leo 42
Rahu 24 Aries 38 24 Pisces 42 20 Aries 37
Ketu 24 Libra 38 24 Virgo 42 20 Libra 37

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