Born on 8 January, 1956 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
69 years, 8 months, 11 days

Your next birthday is 110 days away.

Life Path Number
3

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

8th day of the year 1956.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Goat (羊)
Roman Numerals
VIII-I-MCMLVI

LXIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 08:02 Sunset: 16:11

London UTC


January 8, 1956 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 8, 1956 : Steady hands, quick wit — you turn feeling into meaning.

  • Emotional intensity: Mars, Saturn and Rahu conjunct your Moon make feelings sharp and disciplined.
  • Voice and craft: Life Path 3 with Mercury and Venus in the 3rd house gives you a natural gift for words and storytelling.
  • Practical security: Disciplined about money; likely steady assets, rental income and 2–3 properties over time.
  • Karmic partnerships: Relationship patterns are a major lesson — love may arrive across cultures or classes, and loyalty runs deep once trust forms.

Decode Love, Money and Health for January 8, 1956 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on January 8, 1956 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

As the year 2025 unfolds, you'll find yourself enveloped in a cosmic embrace, dear soul, with the sub-cycle of Venus gracing your life from December 2023 to February 2027. This celestial alignment promises a period of progress, harmony, and personal growth. The year begins with a burst of creative energy and a renewed sense of purpose. You'll feel inspired to pursue your passions and explore new avenues of self-expression. The cosmos encourages you to embrace your unique talents and share them with the world. Let your inner light shine, and you'll be amazed at the opportunities that come your way....

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on January 8, 1956


What happened on January 8, 1956

  • Operation Auca: Five U.S. evangelical Christian missionaries, Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, Ed McCully, Jim Elliot and Pete Fleming, are killed for trespassing by the Huaorani people of Ecuador, shortly after making contact with them.

January 8, 1956 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1956 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 8, 1974
  • India: January 8, 1974
  • Philippines: January 8, 1974
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1974
  • Canada: January 8, 1974
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: January 8, 1971
  • India: January 8, 1972
  • Philippines: January 8, 1972
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1973
  • Canada: January 8, 1972

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: January 8, 1972
  • India: January 8, 1974
  • Philippines: January 8, 1974
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1973
  • Canada: January 8, 1972

Full Driving License

  • United States: January 8, 1974
  • India: January 8, 1976
  • Philippines: January 8, 1974
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1977
  • Canada: January 8, 1974

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: January 8, 1972
  • India: January 8, 1974
  • Philippines: January 8, 1972
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1972
  • Canada: January 8, 1972
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: January 8, 1974
  • India: January 8, 1977
  • Philippines: January 8, 1974
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1974
  • Canada: January 8, 1974

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

  • United States: January 8, 1977
  • India: January 8, 1977
  • Philippines: January 8, 1974
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1974
  • Canada: January 8, 1975

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

  • India: January 8, 1974
  • Canada: January 8, 1975
  • United States: January 8, 1977
  • Philippines: January 8, 1977
  • United Kingdom: January 8, 1974

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 8, 2002

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 8, 2026 is on a Thursday.
  • Your next birthday is 110 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for January 8, 1956

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on January 8, 2025 Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2025
Sun 16 Capricorn 57 18 Capricorn 13 26 Pisces 39
Moon 24 Scorpio 29 4 Taurus 59 25 Taurus 4
Mercury 5 Aquarius 25 29 Sagittarius 46 9 Pisces 17
Venus 18 Aquarius 32 5 Pisces 22 10 Taurus 35
Mars 26 Scorpio 11 29 Cancer 19 11 Capricorn 25
Jupiter 0 Virgo 34 12 Gemini 30 22 Leo 45
Saturn 0 Sagittarius 1 15 Pisces 2 3 Sagittarius 15
Uranus 0 Leo 52 23 Taurus 29 28 Cancer 24
Neptune 0 Scorpio 15 27 Pisces 24 29 Libra 53
Pluto 28 Leo 15 1 Aquarius 17 26 Leo 40
Rahu 15 Sagittarius 42 1 Aries 6 12 Sagittarius 3
Ketu 15 Gemini 42 1 Libra 6 12 Gemini 3

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