Born on 18 July, 1974 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Gemini

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
51 years, 1 month, 27 days

Your next birthday is 306 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

199th day of the year 1974.

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

LI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:02 Sunset: 20:11

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on July 18, 1974

Born on July 18, 1974 : You lead with steady hands and a quietly curious heart

  • Life Path: 1 — a natural initiator who wants to shape the future.
  • Birth Number: 9 — you carry a service-oriented, humanitarian streak.
  • Emotional wiring: Mercury, Venus and Saturn all join your Moon — your feelings are voiced, charming, and duty-bound at once.
  • Key placements: Sun 2nd from Moon, Mars 3rd, Jupiter 9th, Uranus 5th, Neptune & Rahu 6th, Pluto 4th, Moon’s South Node 12th — practical ambition meets deep family change and restless creativity.

You’re about 51 now (born July 18, 1974). Imagine a person who keeps a ledger for money and a notebook for ideas — practical, careful with cash, but secretly driven by meaning. That contrast — the accountant who writes short poems at midnight — tells the basic story. Read on and you’ll see how your early gifts lead to larger turns in life, especially when major planet cycles visit the houses that matter most to you.

Personality : Youthful strategist

You come across as young at heart but cautious. You want to be self-assured, and you often act like someone who’s quietly testing the terrain before stepping forward. With Mercury, Venus and Saturn touching your Moon, you feel things, you talk about them, and you also hold yourself to a high standard. In daily life that looks like emotional restraint paired with a knack for reading others: you know when to speak and when to invest. Watch Saturn cycles — they can deepen your seriousness and sharpen your focus. That seriousness is the doorway to becoming more confident.

Talent and Abilities : Financially wise communicator

Your talent is practical intelligence with a social edge. Life Path 1 gives leadership energy; Birth Number 9 softens that into service. Mars in the 3rd house from the Moon pushes you to act and speak decisively. You’re good with money decisions, and you can sell ideas or lead a team. Unconscious motive: you seek proof — recognition or results — before accepting your worth. When Jupiter in the 9th house makes its moves, opportunities for travel, higher learning, or foreign income appear. Use those windows; they expand what you already do well.

Blind Spots : Seen as self-focused when you retreat

Others may sometimes tag you as self-centered. That often comes from a defensive place: you fear losing footing, so you hold back or protect your resources. Superficiality can sneak in when you prioritize image or short-term wins over deeper bonds. Because Saturn and Mercury hug your Moon, you can rationalize emotional distance. The corrective is simple: practice small, visible acts of generosity — they change how people feel about you faster than explanations do.

Karmic Lessons : Duty meets release

Your chart says you’re carrying family duties and a need to step into leadership without losing your soul. Pluto in the 4th and the Moon’s South Node in the 12th point to deep family patterns and past-life comforts of retreat or sacrifice. You’re asked to transform inherited themes — money tied to home, old secrets, or legal knots — into something freer. That work is slow and sometimes painful, but each hard choice breaks a chain. Expect these lessons to surface during heavy Pluto or Saturn transits — they are your workshop for real change.

Family and Environment : Practical roots, shifting home

Your background likely included steady public-service influence — a parent or lineage with ties to government, communication or teaching. A hardworking mother figure shows up strongly; domestic life carries responsibility. Ancestor property or family holdings may have been promising but complicated by delay or dispute. That pattern can push you to live in places of opportunity rather than return home. Home life transforms in stages — keep your documents and your allies close when family shifts happen.

Health and Habits : Watch digestion and sleep

Neptune and Rahu in the 6th house from the Moon suggest vague or recurring health issues tied to stress and routine — think sleep, digestion, skin or low-energy spells. Saturn with the Moon means emotional strain can show up physically. Simple wins: steady sleep schedule, regular digestion-friendly meals, and a mild daily movement habit. During Rahu or Saturn cycles these areas demand more attention; prevention beats correction.

Education and Student Life : Curious, multilingual, sometimes interrupted

You grew up curious and likely studied in institutional settings — possibly government-aided schools or programs that required discipline. You have language and math talents; learning may have a break or twist midstream, but later you return stronger. Jupiter in the 9th favors higher learning, legal or foreign study, and travel for knowledge. When Jupiter transits your 9th, doors to study and reputation open — plan for them.

Work, Money and Career : Leader who prefers steady profit

You’re determined and financially shrewd. Careers in banking, communications, teaching, administration, or creative management suit you. You may work far from your birthplace or earn income from abroad. Bureaucracy can frustrate you; promotions might come late or be tied to political timing. Diversify income and document wins — when Jupiter or Uranus activate your chart you’ll see new streams appear. Use leadership moments to translate steady work into legacy.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Practical lover with unexpected sparks

Your heart is warm and cautious. Venus with the Moon makes you emotionally charming and devoted, while Uranus in the 5th brings sudden attractions and unconventional romance. If you’re male: your partner may be a career woman, sharp, and sometimes dominating; age differences are possible and the relationship may include strong boundaries about work. If you’re female: you may attract a partner with creative, leadership, or risk-taking ties — someone connected to public life or adventure. You enjoy many opposite-gender friendships and may be choosy in style and company. Emotional security matters to you more than drama, so you test commitment before you fully open. During Uranus or Jupiter transits you may experience dramatic shifts — new lovers, relocations for love, or creative collaborations that become partnerships. Let spontaneity in, but hold clear values: that balance leads to deeper, lasting bonds.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Fear, image-saving, and legal knots

Be blunt with yourself: fear of loss makes you hoard approval and money. That guarding can read as cold or self-centered. You may spend for honor, then regret it. Family property or legal disputes can sap time and energy. Accident-prone moments are possible at least once; take practical precautions. The fast route out of these traps is disciplined honesty — admit fear, set budgets, and get legal or financial help when big decisions arise. The shock of truth clears the path faster than careful silence.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Track money monthly and keep an emergency fund — your financial wisdom grows with habit.
  • Use daily journaling to translate Saturn’s discipline into emotional clarity.
  • Schedule regular health checks; prioritize sleep and digestion-friendly meals.
  • When Jupiter or Uranus are active, apply for study, travel, or foreign contracts — those windows open concrete options.
  • Set relationship boundaries early; if you’re a man, expect a strong partner; if you’re a woman, look for partners with drive and integrity.

Each section here builds a practical map: you have tools already. Use them when planetary cycles call for action and you’ll turn steady instincts into real change.


Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 promises to be a period of remarkable growth and positive change for you. The benefic influence of the Moon will provide you with the strength and resilience to overcome any obstacles that may come your way. Your intuition and emotional intelligence will be heightened, allowing you to make wise decisions and navigate challenges with grace. The first half of the year, under the sub-cycle of the Moon, will bring opportunities for personal and professional growth. You may find yourself drawn to new and exciting endeavors, whether it's starting a creative project, pursuing higher education, or exploring new...

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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: July 18, 1992
  • India: July 18, 1992
  • Philippines: July 18, 1992
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 1992
  • Canada: July 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: July 18, 1989
  • India: July 18, 1990
  • Philippines: July 18, 1990
  • United Kingdom: July 18, 1991
  • Canada: July 18, 1990

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 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

  • July 18, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 306 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for July 18, 1974

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 18, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 18, 2025
Sun 25 Cancer 15 25 Cancer 54 14 Virgo 15
Moon 7 Cancer 48 29 Aries 2 16 Taurus 49
Mercury 6 Cancer 5 15 Leo 34 1 Libra 38
Venus 26 Gemini 29 15 Gemini 14 28 Leo 33
Mars 24 Leo 11 17 Virgo 57 26 Virgo 26
Jupiter 17 Pisces 30 8 Cancer 43 12 Pisces 29
Saturn 10 Cancer 56 1 Aries 47 16 Cancer 39
Uranus 23 Libra 49 0 Gemini 28 25 Libra 33
Neptune 7 Sagittarius 5 2 Aries 7 6 Sagittarius 55
Pluto 4 Libra 22 2 Aquarius 44 5 Libra 49
Rahu 17 Sagittarius 25 20 Pisces 59 14 Sagittarius 43
Ketu 17 Gemini 25 20 Virgo 59 14 Gemini 43

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