Born on 2 May, 1968 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Gemini

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
57 years, 4 months, 11 days

Your next birthday is 230 days away.

Life Path Number
4

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

123rd day of the year 1968.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Monkey (猴)
Roman Numerals
II-V-MCMLXVIII

LVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:28 Sunset: 19:26

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on May 2, 1968

Born on May 2, 1968 : You build steady systems — and friendships open doors you didn't expect.

  • Life Path 4: practical, disciplined, and focused on long-term structure.
  • Social engine: Sun, Mercury, Venus in the 11th house from the Moon — networks shape identity and opportunity.
  • Career pressure: Saturn + Rahu in the 10th house from the Moon bring public tests and delayed recognition.
  • Hidden edge: Mars in the 12th and Jupiter + Pluto in the 3rd give private drive and transformative speech.

You were born May 2, 1968 with a builder’s persistence (Life Path number 4) and a social mind (three personal planets in the Moon’s 11th). Friends, causes and groups are where you meet your next chapter. Saturn and Rahu in the public house demand responsibility and may slow recognition until you prove yourself; Mars tucked in the 12th keeps your engine working behind the scenes. Expect key patterns to intensify during Saturn, Rahu or Mars transits and major Jupiter or Pluto cycles.

Personality : Enthusiastic organizer

You show up enthusiastic and often impulsive. You want intelligent conversation and reliable allies; melodrama and flakiness irritate you. In daily life that looks like volunteering to run a neighborhood fix-it day, then quietly doing the follow-through others forget. Birth number 02 gives diplomacy; Life Path 4 gives structure. That blend turns social energy into practical results and sets the stage for your talents.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic networker

You think and attract through groups. Mercury and Venus in the 11th house from the Moon make you an idea connector; Jupiter and Pluto in the 3rd amplify persuasive speech and depth. You can turn a conversation into a contract or a cause into a business. Unconsciously you seek status and stability, using relationships as building blocks. Example: a casual neighbor becomes a business contact because you remembered details and followed up — that’s your unconscious craft at work — until private impulses or inherited patterns complicate the outcome.

Blind Spots : Impatient with inconsistency

You crave order but act on impulse. Mars in the 12th points to private anger, working in secret, or self-sabotage; Uranus plus the Moon’s South Node in the 4th bring unsettled home patterns that flare. People may label you blunt or status-conscious. Small procrastinations and repeated questioning drain momentum. Face that tension between control and impulse and you begin to steady the gears that drive your success.

Karmic Lessons : Duty, home, and public reckoning

Your chart asks you to convert private obligation into public purpose. Saturn and Rahu in the 10th push you to accept visible responsibility after tests or delays. The South Node in the 4th suggests unfinished family business; letting go of old attachments allows you to lead without carrying hidden burdens. These lessons usually surface during Saturn returns and major Rahu/Ketu cycles — moments that ask you to turn private wounds into service.

Family and Environment : Complex roots, practical support

Your early home may have felt unstable; a mother’s emotional swings left echoes you still navigate. Father figures often bring opportunity but sometimes distance or relocation. Sibling and neighborhood ties can become business or support networks, thanks to strong 3rd-house influence. The most interesting legacy? You inherit responsibility more than wealth — and that responsibility shapes your drive in public life and how you handle daily routines.

Health and Habits : Routines heal, movement helps

Stable habits protect you. High energy and competitiveness can show as acidity, stress, or sensitivity (Neptune in the 6th). Daily walks, consistent sleep and measured meals blunt psychosomatic reactions. Mars in the 12th wants private release — solitary exercise or service helps. Watch thyroid, eyes and ENT during active health transits; stable routines also support your learning and work.

Education and Student Life : Curious but selective

As a student you were inquisitive and could gain access to top programs, yet sometimes skipped detail for big-picture ideas. You learn by talking and doing: study groups, short projects and apprenticeships stick. Teachers and mentors matter; a single mentor can redirect your course. Expect communication-focused transits (Jupiter/Pluto) to open new learning windows.

Work, Money and Career : Builder with public ambitions

You gravitate to leadership, business, government or any field that rewards structure and status. Mars favors real estate, construction or decisive roles; Saturn + Rahu press toward visible positions, usually after a proving period. You manage contracts and strategy well; short trips, media or communication projects can change your income. Watch impulsive speculation — your chart points to one or two big financial swings rather than slow passive gains, a fact that matters when you choose partners and make long-term promises.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal, status-aware, attracted to confidence

You prefer confident, steady partners who support your public goals. If you are male: your wife may be proud, clever and possibly connected to public life, creative fields or reputation-building roles. If you are female: your husband may come from an earthier background — real estate, finance or construction — practical and stable. You reward loyalty with service, but private resentments (Mars in 12th) can make you withdraw. Relationships that survive early tests often deepen and become strategic alliances; expect turning points under Saturn and Jupiter transits. A committed partner who matches your practicality will multiply what you build together.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Brutal truths

You can burn bridges with blunt speech and impatience. Secret anger, public image fights, and a taste for quick gains threaten long-term security. Family duty can become a chain if you don’t set boundaries. Harsh but clear: stop short-term speculation, tame the tongue, and face family wounds before they sabotage your public goals.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Make a 90-day plan: break big goals into daily checklists (Life Path 4 responds to this).
  • Pick one network to serve deeply — follow up within 48 hours.
  • Practice a 10-minute solo ritual (walk, journaling) to channel Mars-in-12th energy.
  • Use a financial rule: no high-risk bets without a 6-month safety net.
  • Work with a mentor or therapist during major Saturn or Rahu transits for clearer choices.

Yearly Predictions

The cosmos holds a tapestry of possibilities for you in 2025, dear one. Your journey through time will be marked by both challenges and triumphs, shaping you into a stronger and wiser soul. Saturn's presence alongside Rahu may bring forth trials and tribulations, testing your resolve and resilience. Embrace these challenges as opportunities for growth, for they will refine you like fire purifies gold. The cosmos urges you to confront your fears, break free from self-imposed limitations, and forge ahead with renewed determination. In the midst of these trials, the benefic influence of Mercury in conjunction with Venus offers a...

Read Full 2025 Report »

Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on May 2, 1968


What happened on May 2, 1968

  • Israel Broadcasting Authority commences television broadcasts.

May 2, 1968 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1968 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: May 2, 1986
  • India: May 2, 1986
  • Philippines: May 2, 1986
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1986
  • Canada: May 2, 1986
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 2, 1983
  • India: May 2, 1984
  • Philippines: May 2, 1984
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1985
  • Canada: May 2, 1984

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 2, 1984
  • India: May 2, 1986
  • Philippines: May 2, 1986
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1985
  • Canada: May 2, 1984

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 2, 1986
  • India: May 2, 1988
  • Philippines: May 2, 1986
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1989
  • Canada: May 2, 1986

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 2, 1984
  • India: May 2, 1986
  • Philippines: May 2, 1984
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1984
  • Canada: May 2, 1984
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 2, 1986
  • India: May 2, 1989
  • Philippines: May 2, 1986
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1986
  • Canada: May 2, 1986

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

  • United States: May 2, 1989
  • India: May 2, 1989
  • Philippines: May 2, 1986
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1986
  • Canada: May 2, 1987

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

  • India: May 2, 1986
  • Canada: May 2, 1987
  • United States: May 2, 1989
  • Philippines: May 2, 1989
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 1986

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 2, 2014

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 2, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 230 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 2, 1968

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 2, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2025
Sun 11 Taurus 55 12 Taurus 7 6 Cancer 37
Moon 2 Cancer 17 13 Cancer 41 3 Leo 14
Mercury 20 Taurus 28 17 Aries 16 23 Gemini 24
Venus 28 Aries 45 0 Aries 53 8 Cancer 46
Mars 25 Taurus 31 6 Leo 11 4 Cancer 44
Jupiter 25 Leo 53 21 Gemini 38 1 Virgo 50
Saturn 18 Aries 54 27 Pisces 53 24 Aries 24
Uranus 25 Virgo 32 26 Taurus 24 25 Virgo 26
Neptune 25 Scorpio 31 1 Aries 8 24 Scorpio 7
Pluto 20 Virgo 23 3 Aquarius 48 20 Virgo 23
Rahu 17 Aries 31 25 Pisces 4 14 Aries 30
Ketu 17 Libra 31 25 Virgo 4 14 Libra 30

More For Taurus

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

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

Related Links

Please select your birth date for birthday analysis.

May 1968
SMTWTFS
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031