Born on 17 November, 1972 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Scorpio

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
52 years, 9 months, 27 days

Your next birthday is 64 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

322nd day of the year 1972.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Roman Numerals
XVII-XI-MCMLXXII

LII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:20 Sunset: 16:10

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on November 17, 1972

Born on November 17, 1972 : You are a purposeful dreamer — steady in ambition, soft at heart

  • Numbers: Life Path 2 (peacemaker, cooperative) and Birth Number 8 (authority, material success).
  • Career edge: Jupiter + Rahu in the 10th house — public visibility and unconventional ambition.
  • Partnership power: Venus, Uranus, Pluto in the 7th house — intense, transformative relationships.
  • Big ideas: Sun, Mercury, Neptune in the 9th house from the Moon — you think in broad, philosophical terms.

You’ve reached a point where results matter and meaning matters, too. You want a life that looks solid on the outside and feels true on the inside. That push and pull — diplomacy (2) meeting hunger for status (8) — colors choices at work, at home, and in love. Below the surface are patterns tied to partnerships and early home life; watching the planetary cycles will show when those themes get louder.

Personality : Adaptable

You adapt to roles with ease but you carry an idealist streak that can be unrealistic at times. You’re sentimental and prefer visionary people over small talk. With Sun and Mercury in the 9th house from the Moon, you frame life as a search — for truth, travel, or a guiding philosophy. Your Life Path 2 makes you cooperative; Birth Number 8 gives you backbone. You pivot when needed, yet you still chase a tidy, meaningful outcome — a combination that makes you quietly effective and quietly restless. That restlessness feeds your talents next.

Talent and Abilities : Determined Leader

You work with focus and a mind for authority. Jupiter and Rahu in the 10th house point to public roles, leadership, or careers that look visible and unconventional. Mars in the 8th brings intensity around shared resources; Saturn in the 3rd gives a later-life precision in speech and tasks. Unconsciously you seek respect and lasting results, so you gravitate toward projects that let you build legacy rather than just a paycheck. When Jupiter or Rahu cycle, opportunities to step forward multiply — watch those windows for promotions or a leap in status.

Blind Spots : Hidden Sensitivity

You dislike overt emotional displays and can be irritated by vulnerability in others, yet you are emotionally tender underneath. That contradiction makes you guarded; you may bottle annoyance and show calm while simmering inside. Education or small daily details sometimes feel tedious, and you may underestimate the slow work that makes big plans possible. In relationships you expect a partner to match your vision; when they don’t, you can turn critical. Recognizing this gap between feeling and expression softens social friction and opens the next lesson about karmic ties.

Karmic Lessons : Partnership and Release

Your life asks for balance between sharing power and honoring roots. With heavy 7th-house energy (Venus, Pluto, Uranus) you’re repeatedly pulled into intense partnerships that mirror inner work: trust, control, surrender. The Moon’s South Node in the 4th suggests strong early attachments to home and family patterns you’re meant to loosen. The lesson: trade old safety for mature cooperation. Transits of Pluto or Venus often trigger those tests — when they hit, relationships can either transform you or teach you to walk away with dignity.

Family and Environment : Complex Maternal Ties

Your family life shows a strong maternal influence and shifting dynamics at home. Early life gave you support but also challenges that made you take responsibility young. Siblings or relatives may be prominent or move into public roles, so family conversations can feel public or impactful. You carry ancestral expectations and ought to choose which parts to keep. Letting go of outdated family scripts is both practical and liberating — and it ties directly into your health habits.

Health and Habits : High energy; mind your digestion

You carry steady energy but stress shows up in the body, often as digestive upset or acidity. Mars in the 8th gives drive but can push you too hard; Saturn in the 3rd asks for routine and measured speech. Simple habits help: regular meals, steady hydration, short daily movement, and stress pause practices. Pay attention to sleep and small injuries — they tend to linger if ignored. Small, consistent health steps protect your ability to lead and love.

Education and Student Life : Starts scattered, becomes focused

Early studies may have been uneven — distracted or interrupted — but a later, deeper interest in big subjects emerges. The 9th-house placements favor law, teaching, travel, or philosophy; Saturn’s influence on communication shows that discipline comes with time. You might return to study mid-career or pick practical certifications that match ambition. Time and maturity turn scattered learning into reliable expertise, and that shift often precedes career momentum.

Work, Money and Career : Public ambition

Your career blends public aim with practical authority. Jupiter/Rahu in the 10th favors visible roles and unconventional success; Birth Number 8 supports business, finance, or property. If you’re male: fields tied to land, construction, banking, real estate, or management may suit you well. If you’re female: careers in healthcare, finance, property, or skilled entrepreneurship are likely paths. Mars in the 8th gives an edge in negotiations, investments, and shared ventures. Time major moves for Jupiter transits — they tend to reward risk taken with planning.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, transforming, sometimes unpredictable

Your relationships matter as much as your work. Venus, Uranus and Pluto in the 7th house mean love is rarely boring: you attract partners who change you, push boundaries, or arrive suddenly. You prefer visionary companions; you don’t warm easily to pointless eccentricity, which creates an interesting tension if Uranus brings surprises.

If you’re male: your wife may be strong-willed, career-oriented, and likely to challenge your expectations. Arguments can be loud or public; you may expect a lot and later feel regret if needs aren’t negotiated. If you’re female: your husband may be intellectual, restless, or involved with travel, research, or media; he can inspire you but also test your patience with inconsistency.

Partners will often see you as capable, magnetic, and quietly guarded — someone who gives practical support but asks for shared vision. Power dynamics are common; learn to trade control for honest boundaries. Pay attention to Venus and Pluto transits: these cycles reveal who stays, who changes, and who helps you grow. Work on clear agreements and regular check-ins — they turn passion into partnership.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Expectation vs. reality

You can be impatient, secretly resentful, and sometimes unrealistic about others’ follow-through. You’ll win when you pair big ideas with daily rituals; you’ll lose when you demand perfection and refuse small messes. Procrastination in study or small tasks undermines big plans. Watch passive-aggressive patterns and be blunt about needs. Mars or Saturn transits will expose weaknesses fast — take them as signals, not punishments.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Structure small wins: time-block 30 minutes daily for practical tasks to anchor big ideas.
  • Relationship audit: schedule monthly check-ins and clear financial/role agreements with partners.
  • Health toolkit: hydrate, short walks, and a nightly 10-minute breathing practice for digestion and sleep.
  • Career timing: plan bold moves during Jupiter or Rahu cycles; prepare a 6–12 month plan beforehand.
  • Learn in phases: split study into short certifications rather than a large degree to match attention patterns.
  • Emotional work: therapy or coaching to process family scripts and turn sensitivity into strength.

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When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

  • United States: November 17, 1990
  • India: November 17, 1990
  • Philippines: November 17, 1990
  • United Kingdom: November 17, 1990
  • Canada: November 17, 1990
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: November 17, 1987
  • India: November 17, 1988
  • Philippines: November 17, 1988
  • United Kingdom: November 17, 1989
  • Canada: November 17, 1988

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: November 17, 1988
  • India: November 17, 1990
  • Philippines: November 17, 1990
  • United Kingdom: November 17, 1989
  • Canada: November 17, 1988

Full Driving License

  • United States: November 17, 1990
  • India: November 17, 1992
  • Philippines: November 17, 1990
  • United Kingdom: November 17, 1993
  • Canada: November 17, 1990

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: November 17, 1988
  • India: November 17, 1990
  • Philippines: November 17, 1988
  • United Kingdom: November 17, 1988
  • Canada: November 17, 1988
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: November 17, 1990
  • India: November 17, 1993
  • Philippines: November 17, 1990
  • United Kingdom: November 17, 1990
  • Canada: November 17, 1990

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

  • United States: November 17, 1993
  • India: November 17, 1993
  • Philippines: November 17, 1990
  • United Kingdom: November 17, 1990
  • Canada: November 17, 1991

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

  • India: November 17, 1990
  • Canada: November 17, 1991
  • United States: November 17, 1993
  • Philippines: November 17, 1993
  • United Kingdom: November 17, 1990

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

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Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for November 17, 1972

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on November 17, 2024 Secondary Progressions for November 17, 2024
Sun 25 Scorpio 1 25 Scorpio 24 17 Capricorn 50
Moon 3 Aries 28 14 Gemini 17 29 Aquarius 13
Mercury 12 Sagittarius 17 17 Sagittarius 47 5 Capricorn 33
Venus 21 Libra 3 6 Capricorn 33 25 Sagittarius 35
Mars 0 Scorpio 53 3 Leo 47 5 Sagittarius 51
Jupiter 7 Capricorn 51 18 Gemini 54 19 Capricorn 22
Saturn 19 Gemini 8 12 Pisces 37 15 Gemini 8
Uranus 20 Libra 56 25 Taurus 15 22 Libra 56
Neptune 4 Sagittarius 36 27 Pisces 14 6 Sagittarius 27
Pluto 3 Libra 43 29 Capricorn 56 4 Libra 24
Rahu 19 Capricorn 36 3 Aries 51 16 Capricorn 51
Ketu 19 Cancer 36 3 Libra 51 16 Cancer 51

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