Born on 3 May, 1968 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Gemini

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

57 years, 4 months, 9 days

Your next birthday is 232 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Friday

124th day of the year 1968.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Monkey (猴)

Roman Numerals

III-V-MCMLXVIII

LVII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:26 Sunset: 19:28

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on May 3, 1968

Born on May 3, 1968 : Magnetic in groups, private in the shadows

Life path 5: you crave variety, movement, and change.
Social engine: Sun, Mercury and Venus cluster in the 11th house from your Moon — friends, networks and group goals power you.
Hidden intensity: Mars in the 12th and Moon’s South Node in the 4th point to secret drives and a knot of childhood ties.
Sharp mind: Jupiter and Pluto in the 3rd house give deep curiosity — you research, write, and keep thinking in layers.

Picture yourself at a reunion: you’re the person who lights up the room, then slips away to walk the quiet street. At 55, you’re rethinking priorities, balancing freedom with responsibility. Your chart says you’re built for connection and for private intensity — both are true, and both may ask you to choose at different seasons of life.

Personality : Restless connector

You’re flexible and adaptable, quick to change context and to meet new people. That flexibility can read as surface-level to others — you move fast, collect ideas, then move on. You admire perfectionists for their steadiness but bristle at their rules; you want variety but hate feeling untethered. Over time, you learn to let social energy fuel projects rather than scatter them. Watch the larger cycles: when Saturn or Jupiter make key transits, your social role and responsibilities will sharpen, sometimes suddenly.

Talent and Abilities : Disciplined networker and researcher

You combine networking skills with an analytical mind. With Jupiter and Pluto in the 3rd, you can dig into subjects and come up with original takes; with the Sun–Mercury–Venus in the 11th you turn those ideas into group projects or movements. You're disciplined where it counts, but poor time management at home can slow you. Unconscious motive: freedom (Life Path 5) pushes you to gather experiences; your talent is to turn that wandering curiosity into useful connections and memorable writing.

Blind Spots : Charm that skims the surface

People often see your charm and assume you’re lightweight. The truth is deeper: you dislike being pinned down and so you skim topics rather than finishing them. Communication glitches leave you misunderstood; you can be quick-tempered and speak before you steady your thought. That same quickness can alienate perfectionistic partners — you both want different rhythms. Awareness of this pattern is the doorway to change; the next step is to practice finishing in small, steady bites.

Karmic Lessons : Home pulls and public duty

Your Moon’s South Node in the 4th and Uranus nearby suggest karmic ties to family patterns and sudden shifts in the home. Saturn and Rahu in the 10th point to professional lessons: you are meant to learn responsibility in public life, even if progress comes late or weirdly. The lesson is to balance the urge for freedom (number 5) with a steady work ethic. As you travel through Saturn and Rahu cycles, expect themes of reputation, authority, and payoff for persistence.

Family and Environment : Complicated roots

Your childhood likely had difficulties — a dominant mother or family tensions show up in stories you tell about home. You like large or joint families and yet may need distance to thrive. Fathers in your chart show strong opinions and possible public roles; mothers may be intellectual or career-minded. Health issues like asthma or speech concerns sometimes appear in the family line. Moving away or creating your own household structure often eases the pressure.

Health and Habits : Sensitive system, strong legs

Neptune in the 6th flags health sensitivity — ENT issues or eye strain are possible (some people wear glasses early). Mars in the 12th can push risk-taking: driving fast, pushing physical limits, or hidden stress. You have sturdy legs and stamina, but watch lower-body ailments. Practical step: regular checkups, measured exercise, and caution when Mars or transit cycles spike — those periods raise accident risk.

Education and Student Life : Scientist with a poet’s heart

Your schooling often mixes technical subjects (science, engineering, medicine) with language or creative interests. You can be self-disciplined academically but distracted by home issues. You think three-dimensionally and make a good researcher; many born on this date enjoy writing or poetry on the side. Education often opens doors abroad or into specialised fields.

Work, Money and Career : Public ambition, private strategy

Saturn and Rahu in the 10th give a push toward status, sometimes with delay or politics blocking promotions. You do well in careers that allow networking and movement: teaching, research, transport, hotels, jewelry, or Venus-related fields. Income from property or rentals is possible; paperwork and documents sometimes cause friction. Practical caution during Rahu/Saturn cycles: secure your legal papers and back up your identity documents.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Attracted to steadiness, afraid of being caged

You fall for people who offer grounding: perfectionists, steady professionals, or someone with a calm public image. Yet your restless Life Path 5 resists being locked into routine. Expect possible delays in marriage and sensitivity around children — medical support or treatments are not unknown for some. You are loyal once trust is built; humor and shared adventures keep your flame alive. If you are male: your wife may be accomplished, proud, and possibly from a reputed or intellectual family; she may bring structure and status to your life. If you are female: your husband may be practical, tied to earthier work (real estate, engineering, finance), and sometimes directionless until he finds a project. Both sexes should note that Mars in the 12th can signal secret attractions or relationships tested by distance; Venus transits will intensify romance, while Saturn/Rahu cycles may delay official steps. Speak clearly, make practical plans, and let shared projects tie you together rather than chores alone.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Restlessness, paperwork, and sharp words

You lose focus, rush decisions, and can trip over poor time management and family drama. You attract legal or document hassles and tempting shortcuts that backfire. Communication can become a weapon when anger spikes. Be blunt: slow down, secure your documents, and stop romanticizing quick fixes. If you ignore this, cycles of frustration repeat — and they’re loud.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

Set a “finish” timer: 25–50 minute work sprints to counter scattered energy.
Daily breathwork or short meditation to tame quick temper and soothe Neptune sensitivities.
Keep digital and physical backups of IDs and important papers; lock them away.
Channel restless energy into travel, short projects, or side gigs (sweet for Life Path 5).
When Venus or Saturn transits hit, plan relationship talks and career moves — those cycles bring clarity or test endurance.

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What happened on May 3, 1968

Braniff Flight 352 crashes near Dawson, Texas, United States, killing all 85 people on board.

May 3, 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 3, 1986
India: May 3, 1986
Philippines: May 3, 1986
United Kingdom: May 3, 1986
Canada: May 3, 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 3, 1983
India: May 3, 1984
Philippines: May 3, 1984
United Kingdom: May 3, 1985
Canada: May 3, 1984

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 3, 1984
India: May 3, 1986
Philippines: May 3, 1986
United Kingdom: May 3, 1985
Canada: May 3, 1984

Full Driving License

United States: May 3, 1986
India: May 3, 1988
Philippines: May 3, 1986
United Kingdom: May 3, 1989
Canada: May 3, 1986

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 3, 1984
India: May 3, 1986
Philippines: May 3, 1984
United Kingdom: May 3, 1984
Canada: May 3, 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 3, 1986
India: May 3, 1989
Philippines: May 3, 1986
United Kingdom: May 3, 1986
Canada: May 3, 1986

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

United States: May 3, 1989
India: May 3, 1989
Philippines: May 3, 1986
United Kingdom: May 3, 1986
Canada: May 3, 1987

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

India: May 3, 1986
Canada: May 3, 1987
United States: May 3, 1989
Philippines: May 3, 1989
United Kingdom: May 3, 1986

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 3, 2014

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Your next birthday

May 3, 2026 is on a Sunday.
Your next birthday is 232 days away.

Ephemeris for May 3, 1968

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 3, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 3, 2025
Sun	12 Taurus 53	13 Taurus 5	7 Cancer 34
Moon	14 Cancer 20	27 Cancer 20	15 Leo 47
Mercury	22 Taurus 34	18 Aries 42	23 Gemini 17
Venus	29 Aries 59	1 Aries 29	10 Cancer 0
Mars	26 Taurus 14	6 Leo 39	5 Cancer 24
Jupiter	25 Leo 55	21 Gemini 50	1 Virgo 59
Saturn	19 Aries 1	27 Pisces 59	24 Aries 28
Uranus	25 Virgo 31	26 Taurus 28	25 Virgo 27
Neptune	25 Scorpio 30	1 Aries 10	24 Scorpio 6
Pluto	20 Virgo 22	3 Aquarius 48	20 Virgo 23
Rahu	17 Aries 27	25 Pisces 1	14 Aries 26
Ketu	17 Libra 27	25 Virgo 1	14 Libra 26

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Mars square Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2025
Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025
Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025

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