Born on 5 August, 1973 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
52 years, 1 month, 8 days

Your next birthday is 325 days away.

Life Path Number
6

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

217th day of the year 1973.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Roman Numerals
V-VIII-MCMLXXIII

LII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:28 Sunset: 19:44

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 5, 1973

Born on August 5, 1973 : You carry a quiet leadership people rely on

  • Life Path 6: Service, responsibility, steady care.
  • Sun & Mercury in 10th (from Moon): Career-minded, visible communicator.
  • Mars in 7th / Venus in 11th: Passionate partnerships and social charm.
  • Jupiter 4th & Rahu 3rd: Deep home roots and bold communication.

You were born August 5, 1973 — about 52 years old now — and life has likely trained you to be useful. You combine public competence with a single-minded need to be helpful. That balance makes you steady at work and magnetic in groups. Read on to see how that public face supports your gifts and complicates close relationships.

Personality : Polished Caregiver

You show up polite, capable, and ready to take charge. With a Life Path 6, you feel responsible for others; with Sun and Mercury in the 10th house from the Moon, your mind and identity often work through public roles — manager, teacher, or community organizer. You like harmony and comfort, and you value sensual pleasure and good company. At parties you’re the one who makes everyone feel welcome, but you may prefer keeping conversations light rather than digging into pain. That tact helps in career and masks the deeper motives that drive you to be needed — which leads into your talents.

Talent and Abilities : Practical Communicator

Your strengths are steady effort, clear speech, and social reach. You work disciplined and hard; Mercury conjunct the Sun in the 10th gives you a practical mind for public tasks. Venus in the 11th grants ease with networks and friends; Jupiter in the 4th brings emotional intelligence rooted in home life. Unconscious motive: you seek approval through service — you feel best when others depend on you. This makes you good at leadership roles that require care, teaching, or public relations. Use that steady presence and your social currency to open doors; it’s where you most naturally shine.

Blind Spots : Charm that Avoids Depth

Your grace can hide an avoidance of messy feelings. You dislike impulsiveness and prize control; when someone threatens your sense of order you can become possessive or controlling. Mars in the 7th emphasizes heat in partnerships — attraction and friction arrive together. You may tell yourself you’re being “helpful” while quietly steering outcomes. That habit costs intimacy. Recognizing that need to control is the first step toward honest connection and deeper trust — and that leads us into the deeper patterns you carry.

Karmic Lessons : Duty, Belief and Communication

Life hands you lessons in service and belief. With Moon’s South Node in the 9th and Saturn in the 9th, unresolved themes around faith, teaching, or a father figure may reappear until you rebalance them. Rahu in the 3rd pushes you to speak up and take risks; your task is to use voice responsibly. Jupiter in the 4th ties karma to home and lineage — taking care of family can feel like destiny. Expect these themes to flare during Saturn and Jupiter cycles; they’re the gates to emotional freedom and clearer purpose.

Family and Environment : Loyal Protector

Your childhood likely felt affectionate yet layered with duties. Mothers and home play a big role; fathers often support your path. You protect siblings and may shoulder family practicalities — property, care, or money matters often fall your way. At times relatives doubt you, and family politics can be messy, but you’re usually the one who steadies things. That protective posture shapes how you choose work and love, and it nudges you toward long-term security rather than wild risk.

Health and Habits : Rhythm Rules

You do best with routine. You can be short-tempered when hungry and may struggle with irregular sleep or digestion. Traditional notes suggest watching timing of meals and attention to ENT or eye health; a steady schedule calms the nervous system. Hidden stress can show up as fatigue or sudden, sharp health scares you survive and learn from. Small daily rituals — regular meals, sleep windows, and gentle movement — do more for you than dramatic fixes. That steady care also supports work and relationships.

Education and Student Life : Bright, Inconsistent, Curious

In school you showed clarity and bright focus but could be inconsistent if support wasn’t steady. You may have earned awards or kept a small home library. You’re naturally curious about traditional wisdom and new tech at the same time; that mix makes you good at fields that need both heart and head. Early recognition fuels a lifelong appetite for learning, even if interest comes in bursts.

Work, Money and Career : Public Roles, Property Leanings

You’re built for visible, service-oriented work — management, teaching, public service, travel and transport roles, or company leadership. If you’re male, you may be drawn to writing, research, transport, tech or law; if you’re female, similar intellectual or creative paths fit, possibly with more public performance or movement involved. You prefer job or service over business. Money can ebb and flow: ancestral property and real estate often appear, loans come easily but require discipline to repay. Use your reputation and networks — Venus in the 11th is an asset.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passion that Tests Loyalty

You crave sensual connection and steady support, but partnerships can be fiery. You may marry later or face periods of separation for work. Expect a supportive partner who also challenges you — arguments can be frequent, but they’re the furnace that forges deeper ties. If you are a male: your wife often comes from creative or transformative fields, may be intense and short-tempered, and will test your patience while supporting your aims. If you are a female: your husband may be tied to adventurous or technical work, move for career reasons, and lean on family ties. Mars in the 7th makes sex and conflict closely linked; possessiveness is the trap. Be transparent about needs, and let disagreements be invitations to change. When Mars or Venus transit your 7th house, relationship themes will intensify — use those times to renegotiate boundaries rather than dig in. Honest repair builds a partnership that lasts.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Own the Need to Control

Be blunt with yourself: possessiveness, money sloppiness, and avoidance of emotional mess will cost you. You can be stubborn, hold grudges, and default to “fixing” rather than listening. Health can decline when routines break. Legal or property disputes, family blame, and repeated marital friction are real risks unless you face them. Name the pattern, accept discomfort, and act — that is where change starts.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set fixed meal and sleep windows; track them for 30 days to restore mood and patience.
  • Practice one honest conversation weekly with your closest partner — speak feelings, not solutions.
  • Use a simple budget and a loan-payback calendar; automate payments to avoid stress.
  • Try brief daily grounding: 5 minutes breathwork, a walk, or journaling to break control habits.
  • When Saturn or Mars transits your 7th/10th, schedule reflection — renegotiate commitments, not reactions.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you embark on a new chapter in your life, the cosmic forces align to guide you towards remarkable transformations and growth. The sub-cycle of Saturn, which runs from April 2024 to November 2025, activates your ninth house, highlighting the importance of spiritual exploration and higher learning. This period encourages you to delve deeper into your beliefs, seek knowledge, and embark on long journeys that broaden your horizons. As Saturn conjuncts with malefic planet Ketu, you may encounter challenges and obstacles in your endeavors. Your efforts may not yield immediate results, and you may face difficulties...

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What happened on August 5, 1973

  • Black September members launch an attack at the Athens airport, resulting in 3 fatalities and 55 injuries, underscoring the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

August 5, 1973 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1973 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 5, 1991
  • India: August 5, 1991
  • Philippines: August 5, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 5, 1991
  • Canada: August 5, 1991
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 5, 1988
  • India: August 5, 1989
  • Philippines: August 5, 1989
  • United Kingdom: August 5, 1990
  • Canada: August 5, 1989

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 5, 1989
  • India: August 5, 1991
  • Philippines: August 5, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 5, 1990
  • Canada: August 5, 1989

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 5, 1991
  • India: August 5, 1993
  • Philippines: August 5, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 5, 1994
  • Canada: August 5, 1991

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 5, 1989
  • India: August 5, 1991
  • Philippines: August 5, 1989
  • United Kingdom: August 5, 1989
  • Canada: August 5, 1989
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 5, 1991
  • India: August 5, 1994
  • Philippines: August 5, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 5, 1991
  • Canada: August 5, 1991

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

  • United States: August 5, 1994
  • India: August 5, 1994
  • Philippines: August 5, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 5, 1991
  • Canada: August 5, 1992

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

  • India: August 5, 1991
  • Canada: August 5, 1992
  • United States: August 5, 1994
  • Philippines: August 5, 1994
  • United Kingdom: August 5, 1991

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 5, 2019

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 5, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 325 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 5, 1973

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 5, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2025
Sun 12 Leo 41 13 Leo 6 3 Libra 1
Moon 5 Scorpio 23 24 Sagittarius 30 29 Virgo 5
Mercury 24 Cancer 22 6 Leo 6 20 Libra 23
Venus 13 Virgo 29 5 Cancer 55 15 Scorpio 1
Mars 26 Aries 37 28 Virgo 57 8 Taurus 58
Jupiter 6 Aquarius 14 12 Cancer 38 2 Aquarius 6
Saturn 0 Cancer 39 1 Aries 22 4 Cancer 39
Uranus 19 Libra 38 1 Gemini 3 22 Libra 11
Neptune 4 Sagittarius 41 1 Aries 54 5 Sagittarius 5
Pluto 2 Libra 26 2 Aquarius 19 4 Libra 14
Rahu 5 Capricorn 47 20 Pisces 2 3 Capricorn 2
Ketu 5 Cancer 47 20 Virgo 2 3 Cancer 2

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