Born on 26 May, 1956 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Gemini

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

69 years, 3 months, 20 days

Your next birthday is 252 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Saturday

147th day of the year 1956.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Monkey (猴)

Roman Numerals

XXVI-V-MCMLVI

LXIX years old

Timings

Sunrise: 03:52 Sunset: 20:02

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on May 26, 1956

Born on May 26, 1956 : You balance curiosity and practicality — a seeker who gets results.

Life Path 7 and Birth Number 8 — inward questioning meets practical ambition.
Sun & Mercury in the 6th house from the Moon — daily work, health and detail shape your identity.
Venus in the 7th, Mars in the 3rd — relationships matter and you speak plainly about them.
Jupiter & Pluto in the 9th; Saturn & Rahu in the 12th — big ideas, travel or study, plus a private, reflective streak.

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Yearly Predictions

In the tapestry of time, as 2025 unfurls its vibrant hues, you, a soul graced with the wisdom of 68 years, will embark on a transformative journey under the celestial guidance of Mercury and Jupiter. The sub-cycle of Mercury, spanning from December 2024 to May 2027, will activate your 6th house, the realm of health, service, and daily routine. As Mercury, the ruler of your 7th and 10th houses, aligns with the enigmatic Ketu, you may encounter temporary setbacks and challenges in your endeavors. Your efforts may not yield immediate rewards, and you might face obstacles that test your resilience....

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What happened on May 26, 1956

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May 26, 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: May 26, 1974
India: May 26, 1974
Philippines: May 26, 1974
United Kingdom: May 26, 1974
Canada: May 26, 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: May 26, 1971
India: May 26, 1972
Philippines: May 26, 1972
United Kingdom: May 26, 1973
Canada: May 26, 1972

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 26, 1972
India: May 26, 1974
Philippines: May 26, 1974
United Kingdom: May 26, 1973
Canada: May 26, 1972

Full Driving License

United States: May 26, 1974
India: May 26, 1976
Philippines: May 26, 1974
United Kingdom: May 26, 1977
Canada: May 26, 1974

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 26, 1972
India: May 26, 1974
Philippines: May 26, 1972
United Kingdom: May 26, 1972
Canada: May 26, 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: May 26, 1974
India: May 26, 1977
Philippines: May 26, 1974
United Kingdom: May 26, 1974
Canada: May 26, 1974

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

United States: May 26, 1977
India: May 26, 1977
Philippines: May 26, 1974
United Kingdom: May 26, 1974
Canada: May 26, 1975

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

India: May 26, 1974
Canada: May 26, 1975
United States: May 26, 1977
Philippines: May 26, 1977
United Kingdom: May 26, 1974

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 26, 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

May 26, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
Your next birthday is 252 days away.

Ephemeris for May 26, 1956

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 26, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 26, 2025
Sun	4 Gemini 58	5 Gemini 16	10 Leo 53
Moon	23 Sagittarius 2	23 Taurus 14	25 Gemini 40
Mercury	4 Gemini 34	0 Gemini 30	25 Leo 34
Venus	8 Cancer 26	19 Aries 33	29 Gemini 18
Mars	25 Aquarius 26	18 Leo 2	23 Pisces 17
Jupiter	23 Leo 30	26 Gemini 44	5 Virgo 2
Saturn	29 Scorpio 36	29 Pisces 59	26 Scorpio 39
Uranus	29 Cancer 20	27 Taurus 48	3 Leo 10
Neptune	28 Libra 7	1 Aries 45	27 Libra 48
Pluto	26 Leo 10	3 Aquarius 42	27 Leo 42
Rahu	8 Sagittarius 20	23 Pisces 48	4 Sagittarius 41
Ketu	8 Gemini 20	23 Virgo 48	4 Gemini 41

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn square Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars square Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Mars square Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025

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