Born on 6 January, 1961 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 113 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
6th day of the year 1961.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXIV years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on January 6, 1961
Born on January 6, 1961 : You shine on stage and hold the household together
- Bold, confident public presence with a practical, family-first drive (Life Path Number: 6).
- Emotional intensity at home — your Moon is tightly joined by Uranus, Pluto and Rahu, so feelings are deep and sudden.
- Financially savvy and calculated; you make plans, then commit to them.
- Partnerships matter: Venus in the 7th and Moon’s South Node in the 7th point to karmic ties and repeating patterns in relationships.
You grew up in a world that expected you to perform and provide. Your chart shows 4 planets — Sun, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn — clustered in the 5th house from the Moon, giving you a public face, quick wit and a sense of responsibility toward children, creativity or public roles. You’re confident, you like attention, and you also want things to run dependably. Expect these themes to flare during major planet cycles — Saturn, Uranus or Jupiter transits can amplify both your gifts and your tests.
Personality : Confident performer
You come across as lively and magnetic. Think of yourself as the person who tells the best story at a reunion while quietly balancing the budget. Sun and Mercury in the 5th give charm and quick speech; Jupiter expands your confidence and Saturn adds disciplined focus. The Moon conjunct Uranus, Pluto and Rahu explains sudden mood swings and deep emotional shifts — you're both inventive and intense. Use those surges instead of fearing them; they are often the fuel behind your biggest moves.
Talent and Abilities : Practical creativity
You combine showmanship with a calculator. You spot opportunities where others see hobbies: teaching, small-scale business, food, textiles, or communications suit you. Your brain wants to explain and organize — Mercury in the creative house helps you turn ideas into income. Unconscious motive: you crave dependable security, so your creativity often aims at practical reward. When Jupiter and Saturn cycle, you may expand a project or tighten it into something lasting — pick the moment carefully.
Blind Spots : Stubborn pride
Confidence can harden into stubbornness. You value dependability and get irritated by inconsistency. At times low self-esteem shows up as avoidance — you may undercommit to learning or delay emotional work. Neptune in the 3rd from the Moon can cloud communication, so others may misread your intent. Notice when your pride shuts down useful feedback — that resistance is the place where real growth begins.
Karmic Lessons : Duty vs. release
Your Life Path 6 and Moon’s South Node in the 7th point to a theme: you carry duty to others and must learn to accept help. Karmic ties with partners — sometimes drawn from family patterns — will repeat until you let go of control or stop rescuing. This isn’t punishment; it’s the training ground where you learn balance: give wisely, receive fully, and choose whom to save. The next transit of Saturn or Rahu may press this lesson into view.
Family and Environment : Maternal pull and public family role
Home life feels intense. Your mother’s emotional ups and downs leave a mark; she may be dominant and involved in family finances. Your father is likely disciplined, hardworking, and may move for work. You often take responsibility for siblings and family projects and may help arrange marriages or property matters. Expect both support and friction — family is a place of duty and of proving your steadiness.
Health and Habits : Strong but watch the basics
You’re built to endure — strong legs, steady presence — but family trends suggest checking metabolism, eyes and digestion. Stress from prolonged caretaking or late-night creativity can show up as blood-sugar or gut issues. Practical tip: rhythm beats intensity. Regular checkups, steady sleep and a simple walking routine protect your stamina. When transits from Saturn or Pluto hit, listen to your body and slow down before it insists you do.
Education and Student Life : Late bloom, practical learning
School may have felt uneven — a mix of laziness and low self-esteem, or stops and starts. Still, you learn well when a subject serves a purpose: languages, economics, construction or technology can stick. Some people with this pattern return to study later or become teachers. If you felt behind, know that real mastery often arrives after life experience turns facts into meaning — the teacher in you may emerge when you least expect it.
Work, Money and Career : Calculated provider
You think in terms of systems and returns. You’re attracted to work that combines people skills and tangible results: teaching, business, food, transport, construction, or communications. You plan finance carefully, aim for multiple income streams, and often recover from setbacks by sheer grit. After age 40 you may consolidate assets or start saving in earnest. Watch for cycles: setbacks often precede growth when Saturn or Jupiter move through key sectors.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Deep, sometimes stormy partnerships
Partnerships are central and karmic. Venus in the 7th and the Moon’s South Node here indicate repeating relationships that teach you about give-and-take. You attract intense partners; your emotional responses can be sudden because the Moon is conjunct Uranus, Pluto and Rahu. Expect powerful bonds that may change your life. If you are a male: your wife could be strong-willed, possibly short‑tempered, from a distant or humble background, and may own property or bring practical resources. Small fights may recur, with both of you learning to compromise. If you are a female: your husband is likely intellectual or technical, attached to family or status, and may carry responsibilities from his side — he could remind you of your father in habits or values. In relationships you come off as confident and generous, but your partner may see you as showy or emotionally abrupt when pressure rises. The remedy is steady honesty: name your needs, admit your doubts, and let the partnership evolve. Transits of Venus, Saturn or Uranus often mark turning points in love — pay attention to those windows.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubborn emotional patterns
Be blunt with yourself: you can be brittle, bossy, and slow to ask for help. You hate inconsistency and may lash out when plans fail. Your curiosity sometimes turns into poking where you don’t belong. Emotional volatility around family and partners is the core challenge. Face it directly — resistance keeps you replaying old dramas. If you don’t change, the pattern repeats; if you do, you free up room for lighter, more honest relationships.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Set a weekly routine for creativity plus a separate budget review — split stage-time from ledger-time.
- Try short, regular emotional check-ins (journaling or a weekly talk) to tame sudden mood swings.
- Use career cycles: plan expansion during Jupiter transits and tighten strategy during Saturn seasons.
- Work with a counselor or a trusted mentor to rework old family roles; that gives practical relief.
- Health basics: consistent sleep, walking 20–30 minutes daily, and regular screenings for blood sugar and vision.
Yearly Predictions
As you embark on the journey of 2025, the cosmos aligns to orchestrate a year of profound transformation and growth. Saturn, the celestial guardian of time and discipline, joins forces with the benevolent Mercury, bestowing upon you the strength and wisdom to overcome obstacles and forge ahead. This dynamic duo empowers you to tackle challenges with renewed vigor and determination, paving the way for progress and triumphs. The first half of the year is illuminated by Jupiter's transit through your tenth house, the realm of career and social status. This auspicious alignment elevates your professional endeavors, bringing recognition, promotions, and...
Read Full 2025 Report »Shared Birthdays
Some famous persons born on January 6, 1961
- Erik Wøllo, Guitarist, Musician, and Composer, born in Hemsedal Municipality
- Katrin Dörre-Heinig, Marathon runner, Athletics competitor, and Long-distance runner, born in Leipzig
- Linas Antanas Linkevičius, Journalist, Diplomat, and Politician, born in Vilnius
- Andreas Lob-Hüdepohl, University teacher, and Theologian, born in Wuppertal
- Nigel Melville, Rugby union player, born in Leeds
- Christiane Rösinger, Journalist, and Musician, born in Rastatt
- Judit Németh, Actor, born in Vörösberény
- Eugen Russ, Publisher, born in Bregenz
- Georges Jobé, Motocross rider, born in Retinne (died: December 19, 2012)
- Jean-Paul Girres, Association football player, born in Luxembourg
- Harriet van Ettekoven, Rower, born in Zandvoort
- Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem, Academic, and Human rights activist, born in Funtua, Nigeria (died: May 25, 2009)
- Stéphane Plancque, Association football player, born in Caen
- Tōru Tanabe, Opera singer, Seiyū, and Actor, born in Yokohama
- Dražen Bošnjaković, Politician, born in Vukovar
- Fergal Keane, Film director, and Journalist, born in London
- Cesare Bussi, Sprinter, and Bobsledder, born in Turin
- Kay Rush, Blogger, Radio personality, Journalist, Disc jockey, and Actor, born in Milwaukee
- Aleksei Maklakov, Singer, and Actor, born in Novosibirsk
- Marian Janoszka, Association football player, born in Świerklaniec
- Antonya Nelson, Novelist, and Writer, born in Wichita
- Bindiya Goswami, Actor, born in Mumbai
- David Reitze, Physicist, and Professor, born in Washington
- Eugeniusz Bedeniczuk, Athletics competitor, born in Lachy, Podlaskie Voivodeship (died: May 2, 2023)
- Iván Molina Jiménez, Science fiction writer, and Writer, born in Alajuela Province
- Pablo Mazzoni, Politician, born in Minas
- Keyvan Jenkins, American football player, and Canadian football player, born in Stockton
- Robert J. H. Morrison, Academic, born in Lethbridge, Alberta
- Tracey Davidson, Association football player, born in Grantham
- Francisco Brêtas, Voice actor, and Actor, born in Juiz de Fora
- Maria do Carmo Martins Lima, Politician, born in Santarém
- Mats Graffman, Businessperson, born in Gothenburg
- Thiếu Hạo, Writer, born in Hangzhou
- José María Lumbreras Paños, Association football player, born in Tudela
- Yūko Kimura, Announcer, born in Hatchōbori
- Валерій Миколайович Кірдода, Diplomat, born in Helmiaziv
- Belén Constenla, Film actor, and Actor, born in Madrid
- Xoaquín Fernández Leiceaga, Economist, born in Noia
- Šaban Saliu, Activist, and Politician, born in Skopje
- Sara Paglini, Politician, born in Carrara
- Maro Martinović, Actor, born in Dubrovnik
- Peter Whittle, Journalist, and Politician, born in Peckham
- Kōji Mizukami, Singer, and Actor, born in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
- Manuel de Esesarte, Politician, born in Mexico City
- Heiko Meier, Association football player, born in Germany
- Freddy Gigele, Film score composer, born in Zams
- Peter Svensson, Tennis player, born in Villstad
- Hernando García, Association football player, born in Bucaramanga
- Josef Hess, Civil servant, born in Engelberg
- José Eduardo Gattás Bara, Coach, born in Juiz de Fora
- Jean-Philippe Sorba, Lawyer, born in Foix
- Julio César Gagó Pérez, Politician, born in Lima
- Françoise Folmer, Architect, born in Esch-sur-Alzette
- Jean-Luc Kerebel, Editor, born in Saint-Renan
- Nicolaas Klei, Columnist, and Journalist, born in Amsterdam
- Valdeci Alves Lima, Council member, born in Juazeiro
- Paulo Luiz da Silva Pereira, Politician, born in Salvador
- Joe Levelis, Athlete, born in Columbus
- Michael Hotzan, Sport cyclist, born in Fürstenwalde
- Brynn Baron, Film actor, and Film producer, born in Big Spring
- Toomas Volkmann, Photographer, born in Kivi-Vigala
What happened on January 6, 1961
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.January 6, 1961 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1961 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 6, 1979
- India: January 6, 1979
- Philippines: January 6, 1979
- United Kingdom: January 6, 1979
- Canada: January 6, 1979
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: January 6, 1976
- India: January 6, 1977
- Philippines: January 6, 1977
- United Kingdom: January 6, 1978
- Canada: January 6, 1977
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: January 6, 1977
- India: January 6, 1979
- Philippines: January 6, 1979
- United Kingdom: January 6, 1978
- Canada: January 6, 1977
Full Driving License
- United States: January 6, 1979
- India: January 6, 1981
- Philippines: January 6, 1979
- United Kingdom: January 6, 1982
- Canada: January 6, 1979
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: January 6, 1977
- India: January 6, 1979
- Philippines: January 6, 1977
- United Kingdom: January 6, 1977
- Canada: January 6, 1977
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: January 6, 1979
- India: January 6, 1982
- Philippines: January 6, 1979
- United Kingdom: January 6, 1979
- Canada: January 6, 1979
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: January 6, 1982
- India: January 6, 1982
- Philippines: January 6, 1979
- United Kingdom: January 6, 1979
- Canada: January 6, 1980
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: January 6, 1979
- Canada: January 6, 1980
- United States: January 6, 1982
- Philippines: January 6, 1982
- United Kingdom: January 6, 1979
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
February 6, 2007
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 6, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
- Your next birthday is 113 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for January 6, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 6, 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
Sun | 15 Capricorn 43 | 16 Capricorn 11 | 20 Pisces 27 |
Moon | 2 Virgo 19 | 6 Aries 43 | 5 Capricorn 29 |
Mercury | 15 Capricorn 54 | 26 Sagittarius 57 | 25 Aquarius 15 |
Venus | 1 Pisces 16 | 3 Pisces 18 | 27 Aries 22 |
Mars | 6 Cancer 7 | 0 Leo 4 | 5 Cancer 46 |
Jupiter | 15 Capricorn 12 | 12 Gemini 40 | 29 Capricorn 7 |
Saturn | 20 Capricorn 29 | 14 Pisces 52 | 27 Capricorn 25 |
Uranus | 25 Leo 15 | 23 Taurus 32 | 22 Leo 41 |
Neptune | 10 Scorpio 56 | 27 Pisces 22 | 11 Scorpio 5 |
Pluto | 7 Virgo 56 | 1 Aquarius 13 | 6 Virgo 30 |
Rahu | 9 Virgo 3 | 1 Aries 12 | 5 Virgo 40 |
Ketu | 9 Pisces 3 | 1 Libra 12 | 5 Pisces 40 |
More For Capricorn
Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Transits for 2025
- Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025
Related Links
Please select your birth date for birthday analysis.
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | 31 |