Born on 17 September, 1953 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 4 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
260th day of the year 1953.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXXI years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on September 17, 1953
Born on September 17, 1953 : You carry steady power with a playful wink
- Life Path 8: money, authority and real-world results guide you.
- Career spotlight: Sun, Mercury and Neptune in the 10th-from-Moon push you into public or leadership roles.
- Deep partnerships: Venus and the Moon’s South Node in the 8th point to intense, karmic bonds and shared resources.
- Personality mix: witty and financially smart, yet restless around long commitments.
You built much through grit and a good sense of timing. At 71–72 years old (in 2025) you may be re-evaluating what legacy and comfort mean. Little shifts in habit, speech and priorities now can turn steady effort into real influence.
Personality : Humorous with a restless streak
You laugh easily and disarm people with dry wit. That humor masks a reluctance to be boxed in — commitment can feel like a rope around your ankle. With career planets in the 10th-from-Moon, you want respect and public accomplishment. You can charm a room and then slip away from emotional promises. Think of yourself as a trusted captain who occasionally checks the horizon for a better route. That same watchfulness keeps you useful — and sometimes distant.
Talent and Abilities : Financial instinct and teaching flair
You spot practical openings where others see hassle. Life Path 8 sharpens a talent for money, deals and systems. Mercury in the 10th-from-Moon helps you explain complex things simply; you make a good teacher, consultant, or project leader. Unconsciously, you chase status as proof you mattered — which drives disciplined payoff. Your skills suit finance, construction, linguistics, or academia. Use them to build a clear, tangible legacy rather than chase applause alone.
Blind Spots : Commitment avoidance and quick irritation
You pull back when emotions demand steady investment. That lack of commitment combined with easy irritation at self-centered people can look cold. Education patterns show curiosity but distraction; you begin many projects and can leave them half‑finished. You may defend your independence by staying witty and aloof — yet that defense sometimes keeps real trust at arm’s length. Noticing this pattern softens it, and gives you a chance to show steadier care.
Karmic Lessons : Power used as service
Your chart reads like a ledger: responsibilities, shared money, and second chances. Rahu in the 2nd-from-Moon pushes desire for security and better speech; the Moon’s South Node in the 8th suggests past-life ties around intimacy and resources. The lesson is to make power a tool, not a shield. When you treat wealth and influence as duty—helping family or community—old debts lighten and new doors open, especially during major Saturn or Jupiter cycles.
Family and Environment : Mother’s strength, long obligations
Your household likely taught persistence and duty. The mother figure appears strong, decisive and often central to property or finances; the father rises by hard work. You may have taken responsibility for siblings and navigated property disagreements. These early chores made you reliable but also left a long rope of obligations. You give practically and expect to be useful; learning to ask for support back is its own lesson.
Health and Habits : Watch sugar, eyes and the head
You enjoy good food and comforts, but be alert to blood-sugar issues, eye strain and digestive complaints. Late-life stamina responds to steady routines: sleep, simple meals and regular check-ups. Small daily changes — 20 minutes of walking, an eye exam, cutting late sweets — pay off faster than dramatic fixes. Think of health as a compound interest account: daily deposits matter most.
Education and Student Life : Curious but scattered
You learn by doing and by talking. Subjects like linguistics, economics, building trades or engineering suit you. In school you were inquisitive yet easily distracted; many of your interests may have overlapped. A long-term project or teaching role would ground that curiosity. Focus a single thread and let other interests become evening hobbies — depth will reward you more than breadth now.
Work, Money and Career : Public, practical and self-made
With Sun and Mercury in the 10th-from-Moon, you aim for a visible, respectable role. Life Path 8 and financial savvy push you toward business, management, finance, teaching or skilled trades. You often earn by effort and may find success outside your hometown. Money cycles show setbacks followed by growth; after age 40 you likely shifted to more secure holdings. Plan for steady income, reduce impulsive luxury buys, and let discipline compound your optimism.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, karmic, with practical heat
Your romantic style is deep and sometimes fated. Venus and a South Node in the 8th-from-Moon bring powerful attachments, shared finances and emotional tests. Jupiter and Uranus in the 7th-from-Moon promise sudden changes or unusual partnerships — you may marry for love or across backgrounds, and marriage can trigger family responsibilities. Small fights are common; they often end with a practical compromise.
If you are male: your wife may come from care, hospitality, arts or health fields, possibly from a distant or humble background. She may be thrifty and later detach in a spiritual way. If you are female: your husband may be in transformative or leadership work — politics, fire/electric trades, or entrepreneurship — and strongly attached to his mother. In either case, partners see you as witty, reliable with money, and sometimes emotionally guarded. Let honest small promises pile up into trust; that steady path deepens love.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control, distraction and small debts
Be blunt: you use money, humor and busyness to avoid feeling vulnerable. You start projects, flirt with commitments, then pull back. That pattern can cost relationships and money. Jewelry purchases, gold loans or marriage expenses have strained finances for some. Health slips if you ignore sugar, eyes, or stress. If you keep hiding behind competence, you risk losing the intimacy and calm you actually want.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Set a clear budget and track it weekly with a simple spreadsheet or app; that suits your practical mindset.
- Pick one long project (a book, course, property plan) and use a 25/5 timer to beat distraction.
- Schedule medical checks: blood sugar and eye exam yearly; walk 20 minutes daily.
- For relationships: make three short, measurable promises (calls, dates, shared account review) and keep them.
- When big choices appear, note major transits: Saturn/Jupiter cycles often signal structural shifts — treat them as review moments.
- Test generosity: giving time or a small sum publicly dissolves some Rahu-like hunger for proving worth.
- Try brief grounding practices — morning lists or two‑minute breathing — to calm impulsive decisions.
Yearly Predictions
As you embark on the journey of 2025, the celestial bodies align in a harmonious dance, promising a year of growth, introspection, and positive transformation. The sub-cycle of Rahu, activating your second house of wealth and possessions, brings forth opportunities for financial stability and material abundance. Embrace prudent investments and explore new avenues for income generation. Simultaneously, the sub-cycle of Jupiter, activating your seventh house of relationships and partnerships, fosters harmony and understanding in your personal and professional connections. Nurture existing bonds and cultivate new alliances that will prove beneficial in the long run. The first half of the year,...
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What happened on September 17, 1953
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.September 17, 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: September 17, 1971
- India: September 17, 1971
- Philippines: September 17, 1971
- United Kingdom: September 17, 1971
- Canada: September 17, 1971
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: September 17, 1968
- India: September 17, 1969
- Philippines: September 17, 1969
- United Kingdom: September 17, 1970
- Canada: September 17, 1969
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: September 17, 1969
- India: September 17, 1971
- Philippines: September 17, 1971
- United Kingdom: September 17, 1970
- Canada: September 17, 1969
Full Driving License
- United States: September 17, 1971
- India: September 17, 1973
- Philippines: September 17, 1971
- United Kingdom: September 17, 1974
- Canada: September 17, 1971
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: September 17, 1969
- India: September 17, 1971
- Philippines: September 17, 1969
- United Kingdom: September 17, 1969
- Canada: September 17, 1969
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: September 17, 1971
- India: September 17, 1974
- Philippines: September 17, 1971
- United Kingdom: September 17, 1971
- Canada: September 17, 1971
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: September 17, 1974
- India: September 17, 1974
- Philippines: September 17, 1971
- United Kingdom: September 17, 1971
- Canada: September 17, 1972
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: September 17, 1971
- Canada: September 17, 1972
- United States: September 17, 1974
- Philippines: September 17, 1974
- United Kingdom: September 17, 1971
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
October 17, 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
- September 17, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
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Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for September 17, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 17, 2024 |
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Sun | 24 Virgo 4 | 24 Virgo 52 | 4 Sagittarius 43 |
Moon | 4 Capricorn 26 | 12 Pisces 56 | 22 Leo 51 |
Mercury | 2 Libra 22 | 13 Virgo 15 | 15 Scorpio 30 |
Venus | 21 Leo 41 | 22 Libra 53 | 19 Scorpio 26 |
Mars | 1 Virgo 36 | 7 Cancer 19 | 15 Libra 52 |
Jupiter | 25 Gemini 1 | 20 Gemini 32 | 23 Gemini 18 |
Saturn | 26 Libra 21 | 15 Pisces 15 | 4 Scorpio 39 |
Uranus | 22 Cancer 21 | 27 Taurus 10 | 22 Cancer 46 |
Neptune | 22 Libra 32 | 28 Pisces 36 | 25 Libra 4 |
Pluto | 23 Leo 54 | 29 Capricorn 46 | 25 Leo 1 |
Rahu | 0 Aquarius 20 | 7 Aries 5 | 26 Capricorn 35 |
Ketu | 0 Leo 20 | 7 Libra 5 | 26 Cancer 35 |
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Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
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Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
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