Born on 26 August, 1969 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Capricorn

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
56 years, 18 days

Your next birthday is 346 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Tuesday

238th day of the year 1969.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rooster (鸡)
Roman Numerals
XXVI-VIII-MCMLXIX

LVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:01 Sunset: 19:02

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 26, 1969

Born on August 26, 1969 : You turn deep challenges into clear opportunity

  • Determined and skeptical. You thrive under pressure and prefer facts over fluff.
  • Curious researcher. Strong 9th-house emphasis (Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Pluto) points to study, travel, law or medicine.
  • Karmic money & family themes. Rahu in the 2nd and Moon’s South Node in the 8th mean material strings tied to family, inheritance and transformation.
  • Numbers: Life Path 5 (change), Birth Number 8 (power). Age: 56 as of 2025.

You read like a practical novel — a main character who fixes what others miss. You test ideas, keep your cool in chaos, and hate jealousy or weakness in others. The chart says you’re built for reinvention; the rest of this portrait explains how those tendencies play out, from childhood to relationships and the planetary cycles that sometimes crank up the pressure.

Personality : Determined

You meet life like a steady mechanic on a stalled road: patient, skeptical, and ready with tools. People see you as reliable in crises because the Sun sits in transformation territory (8th house from the Moon) — you don’t shy from what others avoid. You value bravery and get irritated by jealous or petty behavior. Expect your composure to be tested in cycles; when Saturn or Pluto turns up, your grit becomes visible to everyone.

Talent and Abilities : Curious researcher

Your thinking leans big: Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto are grouped in the 9th-house area from the Moon. That shows gifts for languages, higher learning, law, philosophy, publishing, or technical research. You pick up complex systems quickly and may speak several languages. Unconsciously, you chase both freedom (Life Path 5) and control (Birth Number 8), which makes you suited to work where facts meet power — think investigative medicine, data science, or legal research. When Jupiter or Pluto transits the 9th, opportunities for study or travel often arrive.

Blind Spots : Unforgiving

You can be blunt and unforgiving when hurt. Short temper and a tendency to hold grudges make you powerful but sometimes lonely. You may dwell on negative events and struggle to keep secrets, which can burn relationships or trust. Rahu in the 2nd amplifies defensive speech; guard quick reactions during its active cycles. The trick: use your clarity to repair, not punish — that choice changes outcomes fast.

Karmic Lessons : Family & power

Your chart asks you to work through inherited power issues. Rahu in the 2nd house points to repeated lessons about family money, values and speech; Moon’s South Node in the 8th suggests old ties around secrets, shared resources and transformation. You may face property disputes or sudden financial turns, and part of your growth is learning to turn inherited obligations into conscious choices. The more you accept 8th-house work — endings and honest conversations — the freer you become.

Family and Environment : Complex roots

Saturn’s presence near the home sector (4th-house influence) shows responsibility and sometimes hardship at home. Your father likely plays a supportive role but may face strains after your birth; your mother may be complex — close but tied to property or reputation issues. You protect siblings yet may clash with them. Expect family cycles of care and conflict; when Saturn or family-related transits hit, household duties often intensify.

Health and Habits : Watch timing and routine

You do best with a steady routine. The chart warns of blood-sugar or metabolic risks and hair/leg issues for some — regular checkups matter. You’re temperamentally driven and can forget small needs, so scheduled meals and sleep help your mood and memory. One serious health scare in life is possible, but resilience is strong. During long Saturn periods, attend to bone, joint and chronic-care screening.

Education and Student Life : Ambitious scholar

Raised with an emphasis on learning, you likely started earning or working young and may have studied away from home. You learn deeply when study ties to meaning — travel, law, or technical mastery light you up. Results may sometimes feel mismatched to effort, but your curiosity and willingness to try many fields pays off over time, especially when Jupiter transits favor study.

Work, Money and Career : Resourceful and restless

You make money through research, healthcare, law, transport/property, politics or government work. You can be financially smart but impulsive — risky investments or penny-stock temptations happen. Early earning is common, and sudden opportunities in public life may appear. If you're male: your career may lean toward transformative, technical or leadership roles (military, electricity/electronics, politics, entrepreneurship). If you're female: you may find strength in creative or healing fields, teaching, performing arts, or transformative leadership. Watch Rahu cycles for sudden gains or losses and Saturn returns for long-term career shifts.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense and selective

Venus in the partnership sector (7th house from the Moon) makes relationships central. You pick partners who reflect courage or mystery. You can be very selective and expect fairness; conflict may follow if a partner seems jealous or not brave enough. Physical separation early in marriage sometimes occurs for work or travel, and there may be fertility or health-related bumps for some — professional help can help. Social circles (11th-house Mars/Neptune) are a common place to meet lovers, and friendship often turns into romance.

If you're male: partners often have ties to water, medicine, creative arts or hospitality; they may travel or manage property and sometimes face health issues. If you're female: partners may be involved in research, mysticism, art or healing and are often supported by women in their family. In both cases, honesty and routine checks during Venus or Mars transits keep intimacy stable — those cycles bring emotional highs and testing moments.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impatience and stubbornness

Your edge — quick decisions and skepticism — can also be your trap. Impulse trading, stubborn refusal to forgive, and a habit of blaming others for problems lead to repeated setbacks. Family property or legal fights are possible; money can be unstable without guardrails. Face these bluntly: admit error, slow down finance moves, and build small daily habits. That will open doors you might otherwise slam shut.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set one month of routine: fixed sleep and meals to steady mood and memory.
  • Channel curiosity: pick a research project or online certification (data, law, medicine) and finish it.
  • Financial guardrail: automatic savings, avoid speculative “quick wins,” consult a fiduciary for investments.
  • Relationship tool: schedule honest check-ins and consider couple therapy around stressful transits (Venus/Mars/Saturn).
  • Healing practice: therapy or focused breathwork to handle 8th-house material; use Saturn-return planning for long-term stability.

Start with one small change this week and watch how the next planetary cycle highlights the difference.


Yearly Predictions

As the cosmos align in the year 2025, a significant astrological shift awaits you, promising both challenges and opportunities for personal growth. The sub-cycle of Ketu, the planet of transformation, activates your 8th house from January 2025 to February 2026, bringing forth a period of introspection and profound change. This celestial alignment may stir up feelings of discontent and doubt, prompting you to question your current path and seek deeper meaning in life. Embrace this transformative energy as an opportunity to shed old habits and beliefs that no longer serve you, making way for a renewed sense of purpose and...

Read Full 2025 Report »

Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on August 26, 1969


What happened on August 26, 1969

Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.

August 26, 1969 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1969 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 26, 1987
  • India: August 26, 1987
  • Philippines: August 26, 1987
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1987
  • Canada: August 26, 1987
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 26, 1984
  • India: August 26, 1985
  • Philippines: August 26, 1985
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1986
  • Canada: August 26, 1985

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 26, 1985
  • India: August 26, 1987
  • Philippines: August 26, 1987
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1986
  • Canada: August 26, 1985

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 26, 1987
  • India: August 26, 1989
  • Philippines: August 26, 1987
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1990
  • Canada: August 26, 1987

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 26, 1985
  • India: August 26, 1987
  • Philippines: August 26, 1985
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1985
  • Canada: August 26, 1985
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 26, 1987
  • India: August 26, 1990
  • Philippines: August 26, 1987
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1987
  • Canada: August 26, 1987

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

  • United States: August 26, 1990
  • India: August 26, 1990
  • Philippines: August 26, 1987
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1987
  • Canada: August 26, 1988

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

  • India: August 26, 1987
  • Canada: August 26, 1988
  • United States: August 26, 1990
  • Philippines: August 26, 1990
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1987

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 26, 2015

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 26, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 346 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 26, 1969

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 26, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025
Sun 2 Virgo 51 3 Virgo 17 27 Libra 41
Moon 16 Aquarius 40 8 Libra 23 5 Pisces 51
Mercury 28 Virgo 45 17 Leo 0 11 Libra 31
Venus 26 Cancer 39 0 Leo 42 4 Libra 33
Mars 15 Sagittarius 28 12 Libra 13 19 Capricorn 45
Jupiter 6 Libra 58 16 Cancer 50 18 Libra 47
Saturn 9 Taurus 8 0 Aries 17 6 Taurus 19
Uranus 2 Libra 29 1 Gemini 26 5 Libra 55
Neptune 26 Scorpio 2 1 Aries 29 27 Scorpio 20
Pluto 24 Virgo 6 1 Aquarius 52 26 Virgo 7
Rahu 22 Pisces 2 18 Pisces 55 19 Pisces 4
Ketu 22 Virgo 2 18 Virgo 55 19 Virgo 4

More For Virgo

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.

August 1969
SMTWTFS
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31