Born on 4 July, 1968 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
57 years, 2 months, 8 days

Your next birthday is 294 days away.

Life Path Number
8

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

186th day of the year 1968.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Monkey (猴)
Roman Numerals
IV-VII-MCMLXVIII

LVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 03:47 Sunset: 20:21

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on July 4, 1968

Born on July 4, 1968 : You turn big ideas into real-world gains

  • Life path 8: You chase authority, money, and tangible results.
  • 9th‑house emphasis (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars): You live in ideas, travel, teaching, law, or publishing.
  • Saturn in the 7th: Partnerships test you — responsibility and hard lessons arrive through close ties.
  • Jupiter & Pluto in the 11th: Powerful friendships and networks bring change and opportunity.

You are midway through life with a practical mind and a philosophical tilt. You admire people who are spiritual but dislike self-pity and anyone who tries to boss you around. You read, you travel in thought and action, and you turn ideals into money. Expect important lessons about partnership and power to show up as you move through planetary cycles — especially Saturn’s and Jupiter’s timing — which push your public reach next. Let’s look closer at who you are and how that plays out day to day.

Personality : Charming Realist

You come across as warm, persuasive, and slightly formal. In conversations you mix humor with a clear argument—Mercury and Venus in the 9th make you both talkative and opinionated about big topics. You enjoy beauty and comfort, but you measure them against worth: charm serves a purpose. When travel, study, or legal matters call, you answer. Your mother likely shaped your early sense of security, and that shows in the calm you present to strangers. Expect partnership lessons to push you to be more honest at home — a change that often begins with a single frank talk.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic Networker

Your real skill is connecting ideas to people who can act. The 11th‑house energy (Jupiter and Pluto) gives you access to influential circles; you see possibilities others miss. You thrive in consultative roles, advisory work, or any field where knowledge and relationships translate to gains. Unconscious motive: you want recognition that proves your worth (life path 8). That drive pushes you to build a stable ladder of contacts. When Jupiter cycles through your 11th, new alliances arrive — watch those windows for game-changing collaborations.

Blind Spots : Private Perfectionist

Outwardly easy, you can be demanding in close relationships. You dislike domineering people, yet you may come off controlling when anxious. You trust and delegate, but only up to the point where results match your standard — then you take over. Money can be a test: Neptune in the 2nd asks you to clarify values, so avoid unclear deals. Relationship friction often reflects earlier wounds from mother or family expectations; Saturn’s tests in the 7th can make you feel judged. Notice how you tighten up under criticism — that’s the place to start loosening control.

Karmic Lessons : Power and Service

Your soul’s work mixes authority with humility. Life path 8 asks you to manage power responsibly; Rahu in the 6th nudges you toward service, competition, and health discipline. Ketu (Moon’s South Node) in the 12th suggests past-life withdrawal or spiritual practice — now you must return to the world and use inner insights practically. Growth often follows a public test or insult that forces you to rebuild. See obstacles as rites of passage that refine both your strategy and your ethics.

Family and Environment : Warm Home, Complicated Ties

Your upbringing likely mixed comfort and responsibility. Mother played a strong role — attractive, money-wise, and sometimes anxious — while father worked hard and may have caused household tension. Families around you prefer close ties; moves by elders are common. You may come from a home where at least one caregiver or medical professional was present. These roots give you a steady base and the habit of reading and learning at home. That stability becomes the launchpad for your wider ambitions.

Health and Habits : Watch the Signals

Traditional patterns point to thyroid and heart sensitivity, recurring skin issues, and kidney/urinary caution. Shoulder tension is common when you carry too much emotionally. Small accidents or bites are possible if you rush. Practical moves: regular checkups, clear sleep routines, and stress practices that quiet the 12th‑house restlessness. Note: these are patterns to monitor, not certainties. When Rahu or Saturn activate work and partnership houses, symptoms can spike — treat those times as cues to slow down.

Education and Student Life : Lifelong Scholar

You learn for life. Early comfort at home fostered reading and maybe correspondence or a well-known college experience. You may return to study repeatedly, gaining diplomas, certifications, or practical skills instead of one linear degree. This pattern strengthens your credibility and feeds your networking abilities. Keep learning as a career strategy — each course expands both skill and reach, especially when Jupiter favors your 9th or 11th houses.

Work, Money and Career : Service-Oriented Leader

You do best in service, consultancy, or salaried leadership rather than high-risk speculation. Fields that suit you include law, education, medicine-related work, real estate brokerage, engineering, or civic service. You’re good at building contacts and turning relationships into income; Pluto and Jupiter in the 11th make social capital a real asset. Money moves can be large but risky — avoid buying property in another name or making big emotional investments without paperwork. When Jupiter visits your 11th, expand; when Saturn tightens the 7th, reassess partnerships.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Tested, Deep, Transformative

Saturn in the 7th means love comes with lessons. You can appear charming and generous to outsiders but expect friction at home. You forgive the world more easily than your partner. Jealousy and impatience can surface when expectations aren’t met. Periods of separation or a partner returning to their parental home may occur, which forces honest renegotiation of roles.

If you are male: your wife often brings her own income or property and may be independent. That dynamic can feel threatening unless you share control. She may have health sensitivities like skin or eye issues; legal clarity in marriage finances helps. If tensions rise, Saturn transits will test the structure of your union — use those times to build stable agreements.

If you are female: your husband may be tied to family legacy or public work; he could resemble or be influenced by his father. Stability comes when you accept both leadership and service roles. You attract partners who challenge your ideals. When relationship pressures peak, they often catalyze the most honest growth.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Tough Love

You can be overly strategic to the point of coldness, impatient with weakness, and reckless with large investments. You resist delegation and then criticize outcomes. Relationship intensity and health neglect are recurring blind spots. Be brutal with yourself: face jealousy, tidy legal and financial papers, and stop treating insults as failures. These are the hard edges that, once softened, free you to lead with integrity.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Keep a written financial checklist before any big purchase; avoid buying property in another’s name.
  • Schedule yearly thyroid and heart screenings; add shoulder stretches to daily routine.
  • Use network mapping tools (contacts + notes) and reach out during Jupiter-friendly periods.
  • Practice short boundary drills: one honest conversation per month to reduce domestic tension.
  • Try journaling or a retreat when 12th‑house energies rise; it helps convert past solitude into present clarity.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a period of significant transformation and positive change for you. The sub-cycle of Rahu activates the 6th house, indicating a time of introspection and self-discovery. This introspection will help you to overcome past obstacles and challenges, allowing you to move forward with renewed clarity and purpose. You may find yourself drawn to spiritual practices or alternative healing modalities as you seek to deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you. The sub-cycle of Jupiter activates the 11th house, bringing opportunities for financial growth and success. You may receive unexpected gains or find...

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What happened on July 4, 1968

  • British yachtsman Alec Rose completes a 354-day solo round-the-world trip, receiving a hero's welcome upon his return.

July 4, 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: July 4, 1986
  • India: July 4, 1986
  • Philippines: July 4, 1986
  • United Kingdom: July 4, 1986
  • Canada: July 4, 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: July 4, 1983
  • India: July 4, 1984
  • Philippines: July 4, 1984
  • United Kingdom: July 4, 1985
  • Canada: July 4, 1984

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: July 4, 1984
  • India: July 4, 1986
  • Philippines: July 4, 1986
  • United Kingdom: July 4, 1985
  • Canada: July 4, 1984

Full Driving License

  • United States: July 4, 1986
  • India: July 4, 1988
  • Philippines: July 4, 1986
  • United Kingdom: July 4, 1989
  • Canada: July 4, 1986

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: July 4, 1984
  • India: July 4, 1986
  • Philippines: July 4, 1984
  • United Kingdom: July 4, 1984
  • Canada: July 4, 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: July 4, 1986
  • India: July 4, 1989
  • Philippines: July 4, 1986
  • United Kingdom: July 4, 1986
  • Canada: July 4, 1986

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

  • United States: July 4, 1989
  • India: July 4, 1989
  • Philippines: July 4, 1986
  • United Kingdom: July 4, 1986
  • Canada: July 4, 1987

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

  • India: July 4, 1986
  • Canada: July 4, 1987
  • United States: July 4, 1989
  • Philippines: July 4, 1989
  • United Kingdom: July 4, 1986

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 4, 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

  • July 4, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 294 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for July 4, 1968

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 4, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 4, 2025
Sun 12 Cancer 20 12 Cancer 33 6 Virgo 56
Moon 21 Libra 54 28 Libra 31 27 Scorpio 29
Mercury 23 Gemini 54 8 Leo 29 26 Virgo 17
Venus 16 Cancer 9 29 Taurus 35 26 Virgo 18
Mars 8 Cancer 44 9 Virgo 40 15 Leo 46
Jupiter 2 Virgo 50 5 Cancer 34 14 Virgo 11
Saturn 24 Aries 46 1 Aries 45 25 Aries 17
Uranus 25 Virgo 35 29 Taurus 53 28 Virgo 14
Neptune 24 Scorpio 1 2 Aries 10 23 Scorpio 56
Pluto 20 Virgo 28 3 Aquarius 3 22 Virgo 5
Rahu 14 Aries 10 21 Pisces 44 11 Aries 9
Ketu 14 Libra 10 21 Virgo 44 11 Libra 9

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