Birthday 1955 May 8

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Born on 8 May, 1955 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
70 years, 4 months, 4 days

Your next birthday is 237 days away.

Life Path Number
6

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

128th day of the year 1955.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Goat (羊)
Roman Numerals
VIII-V-MCMLV

LXX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:18 Sunset: 19:35

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on May 8, 1955

Born on May 8, 1955 : Quiet force — you serve, you lead, and sometimes you trip over your own intensity

  • Life path 6 / Birth number 08: You are a natural caregiver who also wants real authority and security.
  • Relationships front and center: Mercury and Mars sit in the 7th house from the Moon — you speak, you act, and partnerships shape you.
  • Career with reinvention: Pluto in the 10th house from the Moon points to public power and big shifts in work.
  • Health and hidden patterns: Saturn & Neptune in the 12th house warn of slow drains—watch stress and rest needs.

You’ve likely spent decades juggling responsibility—family, bills, duty—while quietly wanting to be seen and respected. Think of yourself as someone who kept the household lights on through thick weather, now asking: “What next?” This portrait will follow your strengths, the patterns that trip you up, and practical moves you can use right now.

Personality : Powerful caregiver

You combine steady service with unexpected authority. Life path 6 gives you a caring spine; birth number 08 pulls you toward control, money, and influence. With the Sun in the 6th house from the Moon you work hard and feel defined by usefulness. But there’s a friction: powerful energy can turn inward—self-destructive habits, burnout or impatience. Picture a trusted foreman who keeps fixing the roof until he forgets to rest. That tension explains both your day-to-day grit and the private cost you pay—leading naturally into the gifts that come with it.

Talent and Abilities : Adaptable networker and craftsman

You’re good at making connections. Mercury and Mars in the 7th house from the Moon give you persuasive speech and the ability to mobilize people. Venus in the 5th points to creative flair—crafts, writing, teaching, or small-scale entrepreneurship. Jupiter and Uranus in the 9th house encourage travel, higher learning, or foreign contacts. Unconsciously, you push for roles that let you care and lead: tutor, counselor, small-business owner, or mediator. These gifts show up when you let your practical side meet your creative side—then opportunities multiply.

Blind Spots : Harsh standards and self-sabotage

You dislike dishonesty and have little patience for what you call “unrealistic.” That moral clarity is a strength, but it can harden into judgment. With the Moon’s South Node in the 8th house from the Moon you carry deep emotional patterns—intensity, suspicion, secret hurts—that can make you react sharply. Sometimes you punish yourself by overworking or by holding others to impossible standards. Notice the pattern: the very care that defines you can become a weapon if you don’t temper it. That brings us to what your soul asks of you next.

Karmic Lessons : Service, repair, and letting go

You came here to balance duty with release. Several indicators point to “karma-cleaning” in family lines: unpaid debts, old hurts, and skills passed down (craftsmanship, hands-on work). Rahu in the 2nd house from the Moon suggests a strong pull toward material rebuilding—earning, speaking, and restoring family wealth or reputation. Your task is to learn when to repair and when to walk away. Transformation feels heavy at first, but it becomes graceful with honest boundaries and steady work.

Family and Environment : Complex home roots

Home life likely shaped you early. Mothers and childhood memory may be shadowed by depression or obsession; fathers can be stubborn and strict. Sibling or lineage challenges appear in sharp ways—health or safety issues, long-standing disputes, or financial tensions. You often step in as mediator and supporter. Family will ask a lot from you, and you usually comply. The real question is whether those patterns repeat with your own children or partner—watch cycles intensify during Saturn or Rahu transits.

Health and Habits : Stress and digestion

Expect sensitivities around stress-related digestion, ulcers, and recurring colds or lung complaints. Traditional notes point to gallbladder and skin susceptibility; hand or spinal injuries are possible risks. Saturn and Neptune in the 12th house from the Moon favor hidden or chronic issues—fatigue that creeps up rather than sudden crises. Keep medical check-ups on schedule. And since some effects run in cycles, watch health during slow Saturn returns or heavy Pluto transits for signs that rest is overdue.

Education and Student Life : Patchy starts, lifelong learner

Early schooling may have been distracted or under-supported. Yet you have a steady appetite for knowledge later in life—books, courses, or mentoring. Jupiter and Uranus in the 9th house supports travel, adult learning, or sudden educational shifts. You often land a job early and learn on the job. That practical education becomes a lifelong advantage; it’s how you translate curiosity into useful skill, which then fuels career changes.

Work, Money and Career : Earn by serving and steering

You earn steadily and in many ways: jobs, rental income, commissions, teaching, or small trade. Pluto in the 10th house from the Moon points to big career transformations—public recognition after deep change. Rahu in the 2nd house pushes toward rebuilding income streams and speaking or sales work. Real estate and service industries are possible, but watch disputes over property and budget overruns. If you lean into mentoring, crafts, or consulting, you’ll create a reliable income into later years.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, practical, sometimes turbulent

Partnerships define you. Mercury and Mars in the 7th house from the Moon mean you talk things through—and sometimes fight through them. Venus in the 5th gives romantic heart but can also point to passionate affairs. Analysis shows marital tension is possible, and in some charts there’s a pattern of more than one marriage or relationship stress. You tend to be a mediator, yet you can also trigger conflict through impatience or control when you feel insecure.

If you are male: your wife may come from a background connected to caring work, the arts, or travel; she may relocate or have a public role. If you are female: your husband may be practical, business-minded, and attached to family traditions. Either way, partners often see you as dependable and intense—comforting but exacting. When transits bump Mercury, Mars, Saturn or Rahu, relationship pressures can rise; use those times to communicate clearly rather than withdraw or push away.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Temper, property fights, and burnout

Be blunt with yourself: quick temper, interfering behavior, stubbornness, and a tendency to carry too much are real obstacles. Property disputes, budget overruns, and the risk of two major accidents are noted patterns—so take legal and safety precautions. Emotionally, your harsh standards can push people away. The rough truth: growth demands you stop rescuing everything and start protecting your own energy.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Health first: Schedule annual GI and lung checks; build a simple rest routine tied to Saturn cycles—sleep and slow walks help.
  • Set sharp boundaries: Use short scripts for hard conversations. Practice one-minute pauses before you answer in conflict.
  • Secure your records: Organize property and financial papers now; legal clarity prevents disputes later.
  • Channel power into craft: Turn your hands-on skills or mentoring into consulting, workshops, or rental income—consistent earnings build safety.
  • Work with cycles: Watch Saturn, Pluto and Rahu transits—these times demand patience or bring big change. Use them to restructure work, not to panic.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a period of immense joy, prosperity, and fulfillment for you. The benefic placement of Venus in its sign of exaltation signifies a heightened sense of beauty, harmony, and creativity. This celestial alignment will inspire you to pursue artistic endeavors, indulge in creative hobbies, and surround yourself with aesthetically pleasing environments. Your relationships will flourish under the positive influence of Venus. The sub-cycle of Venus, which runs from May 2023 to July 2026, activates the fifth house of your chart, indicating a time of romance, pleasure, and self-expression. You may find yourself drawn to social...

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When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

  • United States: May 8, 1973
  • India: May 8, 1973
  • Philippines: May 8, 1973
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1973
  • Canada: May 8, 1973
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 8, 1970
  • India: May 8, 1971
  • Philippines: May 8, 1971
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1972
  • Canada: May 8, 1971

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 8, 1971
  • India: May 8, 1973
  • Philippines: May 8, 1973
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1972
  • Canada: May 8, 1971

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 8, 1973
  • India: May 8, 1975
  • Philippines: May 8, 1973
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1976
  • Canada: May 8, 1973

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 8, 1971
  • India: May 8, 1973
  • Philippines: May 8, 1971
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1971
  • Canada: May 8, 1971
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 8, 1973
  • India: May 8, 1976
  • Philippines: May 8, 1973
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1973
  • Canada: May 8, 1973

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

  • United States: May 8, 1976
  • India: May 8, 1976
  • Philippines: May 8, 1973
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1973
  • Canada: May 8, 1974

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

  • India: May 8, 1973
  • Canada: May 8, 1974
  • United States: May 8, 1976
  • Philippines: May 8, 1976
  • United Kingdom: May 8, 1973

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 8, 2001

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 8, 2026 is on a Friday.
  • Your next birthday is 237 days away.

Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 8, 1955

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 8, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025
Sun 16 Taurus 54 17 Taurus 56 23 Cancer 55
Moon 1 Sagittarius 30 29 Virgo 40 23 Gemini 11
Mercury 3 Gemini 11 26 Aries 19 5 Cancer 0
Venus 16 Aries 23 4 Aries 46 11 Cancer 19
Mars 18 Gemini 17 9 Leo 0 3 Leo 46
Jupiter 23 Cancer 42 22 Gemini 51 6 Leo 58
Saturn 18 Scorpio 29 28 Pisces 28 15 Scorpio 1
Uranus 24 Cancer 12 26 Taurus 45 27 Cancer 44
Neptune 26 Libra 19 1 Aries 18 25 Libra 29
Pluto 24 Leo 17 3 Aquarius 48 25 Leo 25
Rahu 28 Sagittarius 40 24 Pisces 45 24 Sagittarius 58
Ketu 28 Gemini 40 24 Virgo 45 24 Gemini 58

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