Born on 5 August, 1959 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

66 years, 1 month, 11 days

Your next birthday is 322 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Wednesday

217th day of the year 1959.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Pig (猪)

Roman Numerals

V-VIII-MCMLIX

LXVI years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:27 Sunset: 19:45

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 5, 1959

Born on August 5, 1959 : You are a quietly magnetic leader who turns deep feeling into decisive action.

Magnetic emotional intensity: Moon conjunct Venus, Mars and Pluto gives you strong feelings that attract and transform.
Private leader: Life Path Number 1 with Sun & Mercury in the 12th (from the Moon) — you plan in solitude and act with authority.
Skilled communicator: Jupiter & Neptune in the 3rd house favor persuasive speech, teaching, or writing with a spiritual bend.
Guarded and strategic: proud and inflexible at times; watch grudges and secret retaliation.

View Detailed Personality Analysis »

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds promising prospects for you, dear voyager of life. As you gracefully traverse the tapestry of time, the celestial bodies align to bestow upon you an auspicious and fulfilling year. The sub-cycle of Rahu, which extends from August 2023 to April 2026, activates the second house of your astrological chart, heralding a period of financial stability and material abundance. During the first half of 2025, Jupiter's transit through the tenth house brings forth opportunities for professional growth and recognition. Your dedication and expertise will be acknowledged, leading to potential promotions or lucrative ventures. Embrace new challenges and...

Read Full 2025 Report »

Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on August 5, 1959

Pat Smear, Guitarist, and Singer-songwriter, born in Los Angeles
Anton Šťastný, Ice hockey player, born in Bratislava
Steven Knight, Film director, Executive producer, Writer, and Screenwriter, born in Birmingham
Marita Blattmann, Medievalist, and University teacher, born in Schuttern
Jonathan Kestenbaum, Baron Kestenbaum, Venture capitalist, Association football player, and Politician, born in Tokyo
Mark Cendrowski, Director, Film director, and Television director, born in Detroit
Giovanni Cappelluzzo, Politician, born in Parma
Monica Gravina, Radio drama actor, Voice actor, Dub director, and Actor, born in Rome
Tatjana Gennadevna Nesterenko, Member of the State Duma, Economist, and Politician, born in Vladivostok
Zöfär Xäyterdinef, Singer, and Composer, born in Tatar Qazısı
Ove Røsbak, Children's writer, Biographer, Poet, and Writer, born in Furnes
Andreas Vanpoucke, Etcher, and Painter, born in Diksmuide
Oletha Faust-Goudeau, Politician, born in Wichita
Richard E. Dutrow, Jr., Horse trainer, born in Hagerstown
Strašo Angelovski, Politician, born in Skopje
Vicky Dixon, Field hockey player, born in Ormskirk
Kōshō Tsuchida, Professional Mahjong Player, and Mahjong Commentator, born in Osaka
Олег Николаевич Гончаренко, Poet, born in Temirtau (died: June 20, 2024)
Oleksandr Tkalenko, Politician, born in Kherson (died: November 25, 2009)
Gábor Réfi, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Pécs
Mateus de Jesus, Politician, born in Aldeia Manunia, Atara, Portugiesisch-Timor (died: January 30, 2015)
Reynaldo Getalado, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Muntinlupa
Ruth Biller, Painter, born in Singen
Song Chanho, Poet, born in North Chungcheong
Әхмәтвәлиев Линар Миниғаян улы, Actor, born in Sterlitamak
Fabio Girão, Musician, born in Rio de Janeiro
Judita Rajnar, Illustrator, and Writer, born in Murska Sobota
Carol Brenner, Actor, born in Algiers
Foued Bahri, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Tunis
Csaba Fazakas, Painter, born in Miercurea-Ciuc
Günther Wessely, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Austria
Hubert Patricot, Business executive, born in Caussade
Людмила Іванівна Ромащенко, Professor, born in Rivne Oblast
Nicolas Ajacques, Businessperson, born in Lyon
François de Lacvivier de Ruble, Businessperson, born in Toulouse
Philippe Sarrazin, Businessperson, born in Moulins
Dominique Buttin, Businessperson, born in Neuilly-sur-Seine
Gerard McNamee, Television actor, Curator, and Actor, born in The Bronx
Q50472272, Scientist, born in Yaroslavl
Angelo Genovese, Biologist, born in Torre Annunziata
Carlos Lomelí Bolaños, Politician, born in Guadalajara
Christian Schedlmayer, Composer, born in Graz (died: July 8, 2017)
Thomas Krüger, Theologian, born in Essen
Akimitsu Fujii, Actor, born in Osaka
Kees Diepeveen, Driver, Historian, Jurist, and Politician, born in Eefde
José Vicente Saz Pérez, Medical researcher, Microbiologist, Senior lecturer, and University teacher, born in Madrid
Susie Brann, Voice actor, and Actor, born in Amersham
Rogelio Ortiz, Singer, born in Altagracia de Orituco
Мікалай Мікалаевіч Крукаў, Painter, born in Roś (died: April 14, 2024)

What happened on August 5, 1959

Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.

August 5, 1959 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1959 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: August 5, 1977
India: August 5, 1977
Philippines: August 5, 1977
United Kingdom: August 5, 1977
Canada: August 5, 1977

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: August 5, 1974
India: August 5, 1975
Philippines: August 5, 1975
United Kingdom: August 5, 1976
Canada: August 5, 1975

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 5, 1975
India: August 5, 1977
Philippines: August 5, 1977
United Kingdom: August 5, 1976
Canada: August 5, 1975

Full Driving License

United States: August 5, 1977
India: August 5, 1979
Philippines: August 5, 1977
United Kingdom: August 5, 1980
Canada: August 5, 1977

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 5, 1975
India: August 5, 1977
Philippines: August 5, 1975
United Kingdom: August 5, 1975
Canada: August 5, 1975

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: August 5, 1977
India: August 5, 1980
Philippines: August 5, 1977
United Kingdom: August 5, 1977
Canada: August 5, 1977

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

United States: August 5, 1980
India: August 5, 1980
Philippines: August 5, 1977
United Kingdom: August 5, 1977
Canada: August 5, 1978

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

India: August 5, 1977
Canada: August 5, 1978
United States: August 5, 1980
Philippines: August 5, 1980
United Kingdom: August 5, 1977

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 5, 2005

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

August 5, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
Your next birthday is 322 days away.

Ephemeris for August 5, 1959

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 5, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2025
Sun	12 Leo 6	13 Leo 6	16 Libra 12
Moon	20 Leo 13	24 Sagittarius 30	0 Aquarius 9
Mercury	12 Leo 53	6 Leo 6	1 Scorpio 41
Venus	15 Virgo 30	5 Cancer 55	5 Virgo 12
Mars	9 Virgo 51	28 Virgo 57	22 Libra 31
Jupiter	22 Scorpio 22	12 Cancer 38	0 Sagittarius 45
Saturn	1 Capricorn 35	1 Aries 22	1 Capricorn 48
Uranus	16 Leo 25	1 Gemini 3	20 Leo 4
Neptune	4 Scorpio 16	1 Aries 54	5 Scorpio 55
Pluto	3 Virgo 10	2 Aquarius 19	5 Virgo 17
Rahu	6 Libra 36	20 Pisces 2	3 Libra 6
Ketu	6 Aries 36	20 Virgo 2	3 Aries 6

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025
Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars square Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025
Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025

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