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Born on 18 May, 1953 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

72 years, 4 months, 28 days

Your next birthday is 213 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Monday

138th day of the year 1953.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Snake (蛇)

Roman Numerals

XVIII-V-MCMLIII

LXXII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:02 Sunset: 19:51

London UTC

May 18, 1953 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 18, 1953 : You carry a quiet power — years of change have made you both resourceful and ready for what’s next.

Social strategist: strong gains from groups and networks (Sun, Mars, Jupiter in the 11th house from the Moon).
Emotionally deep: Pluto conjunct Moon and Moon’s South Node give intense inner life and vivid memory of old patterns.
Financially practical: Mercury in the 10th from Moon points to practical talk, reputation and money sense.
Change-friendly: Life Path 5 with Birth Number 9 — freedom, service and the urge to keep moving with purpose.

Decode Love, Money and Health for May 18, 1953 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on May 18, 1953 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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What happened on May 18, 1953

At Rogers Dry Lake, Californian Jackie Cochran becomes the first woman to exceed Mach 1, in a North American F-86 Sabre at 652.337 mph (566.865 kn; 1,049.835 km/h).

May 18, 1953 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1953 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 18, 1971
India: May 18, 1971
Philippines: May 18, 1971
United Kingdom: May 18, 1971
Canada: May 18, 1971

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 18, 1968
India: May 18, 1969
Philippines: May 18, 1969
United Kingdom: May 18, 1970
Canada: May 18, 1969

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 18, 1969
India: May 18, 1971
Philippines: May 18, 1971
United Kingdom: May 18, 1970
Canada: May 18, 1969

Full Driving License

United States: May 18, 1971
India: May 18, 1973
Philippines: May 18, 1971
United Kingdom: May 18, 1974
Canada: May 18, 1971

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 18, 1969
India: May 18, 1971
Philippines: May 18, 1969
United Kingdom: May 18, 1969
Canada: May 18, 1969

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 18, 1971
India: May 18, 1974
Philippines: May 18, 1971
United Kingdom: May 18, 1971
Canada: May 18, 1971

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

United States: May 18, 1974
India: May 18, 1974
Philippines: May 18, 1971
United Kingdom: May 18, 1971
Canada: May 18, 1972

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

India: May 18, 1971
Canada: May 18, 1972
United States: May 18, 1974
Philippines: May 18, 1974
United Kingdom: May 18, 1971

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 18, 1999

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 18, 2026 is on a Monday.
Your next birthday is 213 days away.

Ephemeris for May 18, 1953

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 18, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2025
Sun	27 Taurus 1	27 Taurus 35	5 Leo 50
Moon	29 Cancer 22	0 Aquarius 28	13 Pisces 42
Mercury	19 Taurus 30	14 Taurus 3	29 Cancer 34
Venus	18 Aries 18	12 Aries 31	23 Gemini 32
Mars	11 Gemini 47	13 Leo 56	29 Cancer 39
Jupiter	1 Gemini 51	24 Gemini 59	17 Gemini 47
Saturn	22 Libra 10	29 Pisces 21	22 Libra 5
Uranus	15 Cancer 48	27 Taurus 20	19 Cancer 53
Neptune	21 Libra 37	1 Aries 34	21 Libra 17
Pluto	20 Leo 51	3 Aquarius 46	22 Leo 22
Rahu	6 Aquarius 48	24 Pisces 13	2 Aquarius 59
Ketu	6 Leo 48	24 Virgo 13	2 Leo 59

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025
Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025
Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025
Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025
Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025

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