Birthday 1974 May 18

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Born on 18 May, 1974 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
51 years, 3 months, 25 days

Your next birthday is 247 days away.

Life Path Number
8

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

138th day of the year 1974.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Tiger (虎)
Roman Numerals
XVIII-V-MCMLXXIV

LI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:02 Sunset: 19:51

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on May 18, 1974

Born on May 18, 1974 : You speak fast, feel deep, and carry authority like an old book with a new cover.

  • Sharp communicator: Sun & Mercury in the 3rd house from the Moon give you quick wit and a talent for short-form influence.
  • Responsible achiever: Life Path 8 drives ambition and tangible success; Birth Number 9 nudges you toward serving others.
  • Home is central: Mars and Saturn in the 4th house from the Moon make the private life serious, sometimes tense, always important.
  • Relationships transform you: Pluto in the 7th and Uranus in the 8th bring deep, sudden changes through partners and shared resources.

You’re about 51 years old in 2025 — enough time to have built a reputation and a few hard lessons. Think of yourself as a radio tuned to your neighborhood: you pick up local stories fast, you translate them for others, then you retreat to a base where decisions are made. That rhythm — quick public signal, quiet private work — is the spine of your life. Read on to see how those signals shape personality, career, love and purpose.

Personality : Intuitive

You process information fast and feel the tone behind words. With Sun and Mercury close to the Moon’s 3rd house, you think in sentences that land quick and clever. Venus conjunct the Moon adds warmth: people find you emotionally present even when you’re logical. Yet a streak of escapism surfaces when expectations feel too heavy; you’ll duck out to recharge. That blend of sharp talk and soft feeling makes you persuasive — and sometimes unpredictable. Notice how your best arguments come after a quiet night at home; that contrast leads to your next strength.

Talent and Abilities : Skilled communicator

Your gifts shine where language, short-form teaching, and quick edits matter: writing, media, public relations, or technical communication. Mercury plus Sun in a 3rd-house pattern give you natural metaphors and a knack for multiple languages or formats. Unconscious motives: you use words to create security (Life Path 8) and to make meaning for others (Birth Number 9). Example: you could edit a short film in the morning, negotiate a contract by lunch, and comfort a friend by evening. These skills will expand further during Jupiter and Mercury transits.

Blind Spots : Escapism

You dislike unreliability and dominating people. When stressed, you pull back rather than confront, which others read as aloofness. Moon’s South Node in the 3rd house suggests repeating communication habits—sometimes gossip, sometimes avoidance — that keep you stuck. Mars and Saturn in the 4th can make home a pressure cooker; instead of talking, you act or shut down. That habit can cost trust. Recognizing it opens a path to clearer boundaries and steadier ties — which leads directly into what your soul is here to learn.

Karmic Lessons : Power with purpose

Your karmic work asks you to balance personal power and service. Life Path 8 pushes you to build, lead, and manage resources; Birth Number 9 asks you to release and give back. Pluto in the 7th forces transformation through partnerships: contracts, marriages, and business deals will ask you to let go and evolve. Jupiter in the 12th suggests that hidden generosity, charity, or spiritual practice repays you in unexpected ways. Watch for Saturn or Pluto transits — they’ll intensify responsibilities and clarify what truly matters.

Family and Environment : Rooted, helpful network

Your family tends toward practical businesses — transport, finance, real estate — and often helps when money tightens. Father figures may be stable, owning property; mothers may be hardworking and artistic. Some household tension with in-laws is possible, and family members sometimes face lung or neurological issues across generations. You’re comfortable in a large clan and likely draw energy from gatherings, food, and travel. Those roots give you resilience, and they will test you in ways that refine your sense of duty.

Health and Habits : Sleep and stamina

You may need more rest than others; long sleep cycles (sometimes up to 8–10 hours) recharge you. Strong legs and endurance are gifts, but there’s a history of accidents and occasional respiratory issues in the family to watch. Mars and Saturn in the 4th ask you to manage stress at home; Jupiter in the 12th favors retreats, meditation, or private healing practices. Practical habit: schedule time to relax and a routine for exercise that respects your need to recharge — it protects everything you’ve built.

Education and Student Life : Curious but inconsistent

As a student you could be ambitious yet easily bored. You shine in speech, short projects, sports, or prize-driven activities but sometimes lose focus for long-term theory. Friendships in school may bring conflict at times, yet they connect you to future networks. Early wins (competitions, writing prizes) hint at lifelong public recognition. This pattern explains why you learn best in bursts and why later relocations or retraining can revive your interests.

Work, Money and Career : Disciplined communicator

You earn through communication, management, or technical trades — think editing, media, engineering, government contracts, or even wedding and event businesses. Success often arrives after effort; you may hold multiple income streams and 2–3 vehicles over the years. Property gains are likely but check for water or maintenance issues early. Uranus in the 8th and Pluto in the 7th mean joint ventures can bring sudden windfalls or shake-ups; use structure (Saturn-style planning) to hold gains when they arrive.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense and transforming

Your emotional life is warm and magnetic because Venus sits with the Moon — you love with feeling and expect reciprocity. Relationships catalyze deep change: Pluto in the 7th and Uranus in the 8th bring endings that lead to new beginnings. Patterns from early speech habits (Moon’s South Node in the 3rd) can replay—so you may argue over small miscommunications until you consciously shift the habit.

If you are male: your wife may work in caregiving, food/hospitality, the arts, or roles that involve travel and relocation. Expect some conflicts with her mother-in-law; financial help from her family (father-in-law) is possible during hard times.

If you are female: your husband may come from an intellectual, media, or property-oriented background, perhaps with many dependents. He may be disciplined and technically skilled; financial ups and downs are possible after marriage, so clear plans help.

Partners see you as witty and protective, but they also feel the pressure when you retreat. When Pluto or Saturn touch your 7th house in transit, commitment deepens or is tested — those moments remake your heart for the better.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Stubbornness

You can be blunt and impatient. Nosy habits and a tendency to avoid confrontation create friction. Expect occasional accidents or legal/financial scrapes tied to property or movement. Health below the waist and respiratory lines in family history deserve attention. You may also attract partners who drain you financially unless you set boundaries. Face these bluntly: admit when you’re wrong, plan finances with precision, and quit pretending avoidance solves conflict — change there unlocks a smoother life.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Write daily: short entries sharpen your 3rd-house gifts and clear repeating speech patterns.
  • Set one financial routine: monthly review, emergency fund, and property inspections to guard gains.
  • Channel Mars energy with structured home projects; use Saturn-style lists to prevent avoidance.
  • Try brief retreats or a 12th-house practice (meditation, volunteering) when Jupiter transits favor inner work.
  • When Pluto or Uranus stir relationships or money, consult a counselor or financial planner before making big moves.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, you will embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth. The sub-cycle of Mars, which runs from November 2024 to October 2025, will activate the 4th house, bringing forth opportunities for emotional healing and a deeper connection with your inner self. This introspective period will encourage you to confront and overcome past challenges, leading to a sense of liberation and empowerment. The sub-cycle of Rahu, which spans from October 2025 to March 2028, will activate the 9th house, igniting your thirst for knowledge and exploration. You will find yourself drawn to spiritual practices and philosophical...

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Some famous persons born on May 18, 1974

What happened on May 18, 1974

  • 1974 Australian federal election: Gough Whitlam's Labor government is re-elected with a reduced majority, defeating the Liberal/Country Coalition led by Billy Snedden. Whitlam consequently becomes the first Labor Prime Minister to be re-elected in his own right. The Democratic Labor Party meanwhile loses all five of their Senate seats, effectively wiping them out as a political force.

May 18, 1974 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1974 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 18, 1992
  • India: May 18, 1992
  • Philippines: May 18, 1992
  • United Kingdom: May 18, 1992
  • Canada: May 18, 1992
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 18, 1989
  • India: May 18, 1990
  • Philippines: May 18, 1990
  • United Kingdom: May 18, 1991
  • Canada: May 18, 1990

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 18, 1990
  • India: May 18, 1992
  • Philippines: May 18, 1992
  • United Kingdom: May 18, 1991
  • Canada: May 18, 1990

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 18, 1992
  • India: May 18, 1994
  • Philippines: May 18, 1992
  • United Kingdom: May 18, 1995
  • Canada: May 18, 1992

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 18, 1990
  • India: May 18, 1992
  • Philippines: May 18, 1990
  • United Kingdom: May 18, 1990
  • Canada: May 18, 1990
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 18, 1992
  • India: May 18, 1995
  • Philippines: May 18, 1992
  • United Kingdom: May 18, 1992
  • Canada: May 18, 1992

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

  • United States: May 18, 1995
  • India: May 18, 1995
  • Philippines: May 18, 1992
  • United Kingdom: May 18, 1992
  • Canada: May 18, 1993

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

  • India: May 18, 1992
  • Canada: May 18, 1993
  • United States: May 18, 1995
  • Philippines: May 18, 1995
  • United Kingdom: May 18, 1992

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 18, 2020

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

  • May 18, 2026 is on a Monday.
  • Your next birthday is 247 days away.

Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 18, 1974

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 18, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2025
Sun 26 Taurus 56 27 Taurus 35 15 Cancer 43
Moon 11 Aries 12 0 Aquarius 28 26 Aquarius 31
Mercury 12 Gemini 10 14 Taurus 3 4 Cancer 58
Venus 15 Aries 4 12 Aries 31 14 Gemini 33
Mars 16 Cancer 46 13 Leo 56 17 Leo 58
Jupiter 13 Pisces 54 24 Gemini 59 17 Pisces 41
Saturn 3 Cancer 14 29 Pisces 21 9 Cancer 38
Uranus 24 Libra 30 27 Taurus 20 23 Libra 43
Neptune 8 Sagittarius 32 1 Aries 34 7 Sagittarius 15
Pluto 4 Libra 15 3 Aquarius 46 4 Libra 12
Rahu 20 Sagittarius 39 24 Pisces 13 17 Sagittarius 56
Ketu 20 Gemini 39 24 Virgo 13 17 Gemini 56

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