Born on 17 August, 1966 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
59 years, 1 month

Your next birthday is 333 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

229th day of the year 1966.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Roman Numerals
XVII-VIII-MCMLXVI

LIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:46 Sunset: 19:22

London UTC


August 17, 1966 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 17, 1966 : You turn private resolve into steady public results

  • Sun conjunct Moon, Moon conjunct Uranus & Pluto — intense presence; emotion and identity act as one.
  • Mercury, Venus, Mars in 12th (from Moon) — mind, love and drive work behind the scenes; night creativity.
  • Jupiter in 11th • Life Path 2 • Birth Number 8 — gains through groups; you balance diplomacy with a hunger for authority.
  • Saturn 8th • South Node 3rd • Rahu 9th — tests around shared resources and a push toward higher study or travel.

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Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on August 17, 1966 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

As the celestial tapestry of 2025 unfolds, the cosmos reveal a tapestry of opportunities and challenges that will shape your journey. The sub-cycle of Mercury, spanning from March 2024 to September 2026, will activate your 12th house, triggering a period of introspection and self-discovery. This introspection will allow you to delve into the depths of your psyche, confront hidden fears and insecurities, and emerge with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity. The benefic presence of Venus in conjunction with Mercury will bless your endeavors with success, aiding you in overcoming obstacles and achieving progress. However, the malefic influence of...

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Some famous persons born on August 17, 1966


What happened on August 17, 1966

  • Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Republic began negotiations to end the war in Yemen.

August 17, 1966 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1966 belongs to the Generation X 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 17, 1984
  • India: August 17, 1984
  • Philippines: August 17, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1984
  • Canada: August 17, 1984
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 17, 1981
  • India: August 17, 1982
  • Philippines: August 17, 1982
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1983
  • Canada: August 17, 1982

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 17, 1982
  • India: August 17, 1984
  • Philippines: August 17, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1983
  • Canada: August 17, 1982

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 17, 1984
  • India: August 17, 1986
  • Philippines: August 17, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1987
  • Canada: August 17, 1984

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 17, 1982
  • India: August 17, 1984
  • Philippines: August 17, 1982
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1982
  • Canada: August 17, 1982
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 17, 1984
  • India: August 17, 1987
  • Philippines: August 17, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1984
  • Canada: August 17, 1984

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

  • United States: August 17, 1987
  • India: August 17, 1987
  • Philippines: August 17, 1984
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1984
  • Canada: August 17, 1985

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

  • India: August 17, 1984
  • Canada: August 17, 1985
  • United States: August 17, 1987
  • Philippines: August 17, 1987
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1984

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 2012

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 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
  • Your next birthday is 333 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 17, 1966

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 17, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025
Sun 23 Leo 54 24 Leo 37 21 Libra 27
Moon 4 Virgo 55 8 Gemini 26 6 Scorpio 48
Mercury 5 Leo 16 6 Leo 20 13 Scorpio 11
Venus 2 Leo 7 20 Cancer 0 15 Libra 8
Mars 24 Cancer 36 6 Libra 28 1 Virgo 30
Jupiter 22 Cancer 22 15 Cancer 5 2 Leo 13
Saturn 28 Pisces 48 0 Aries 49 24 Pisces 36
Uranus 18 Virgo 26 1 Gemini 19 22 Virgo 3
Neptune 19 Scorpio 28 1 Aries 41 20 Scorpio 48
Pluto 17 Virgo 23 2 Aquarius 3 19 Virgo 26
Rahu 20 Taurus 33 19 Pisces 24 17 Taurus 26
Ketu 20 Scorpio 33 19 Virgo 24 17 Scorpio 26

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