Birthday 1974 August 18

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Born on 18 August, 1974 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
51 years, 26 days

Your next birthday is 338 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

230th day of the year 1974.

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

LI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:48 Sunset: 19:20

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 18, 1974

Born on August 18, 1974: At 50 you hold the quiet power to remake the next 20 years.

  • Emotion + Action: Sun, Mercury and Mars all conjunct the Moon — you feel, decide and move in one pulse; that makes your choices fast and deeply personal.
  • Partnership power: Jupiter sits in the 7th from your Moon — alliances and marriage bring growth and protection.
  • Transformative finances: Pluto in the 2nd shows you can rebuild resources, sometimes after a crisis.
  • Private love life: Venus in the 12th and Neptune/Rahu in the 4th point to hidden affections and an unusual home story.

You’ve reached an age where results matter more than approval. You combine steady strategy with an emotional core that pushes you to lead. Imagine a mid-career editor who quietly reshapes a magazine — you remove what stalls progress and amplify what works. That editorial instinct is your gift and your challenge; it will show up in how you choose partners, money moves, and the next big pivot in life. Read on — each piece of this map fits together and points to one clear lever you control.

Personality : Determined strategist

You act with purpose. With Sun, Mercury and Mars conjunct your Moon, your thoughts, feelings and energy line up like a single instrument. You make decisions from the gut and back them with force. People notice your charisma and your impatience with slack plans. At times you can come off domineering because you want fast, decisive results. You also carry a cooperative undercurrent — Life Path number 2 urges you to find balance. Watch Mars transits: when Mars stirs, your force becomes louder and harder to ignore — use that surge to start, not to push others aside.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic communicator

Your strength is connection. Uranus in the 3rd and Mercury-Moon conjunction give you original speech and a magnetic voice; Saturn in the 11th favors disciplined networking. You read people and build alliances; Jupiter in the 7th means partners often expand your reach. Unconscious motive: you seek power not just for ego but to create influence you can use — sometimes to shield vulnerabilities. In practice you excel at negotiation, media, finance, or roles where planning meets people. When Jupiter or Saturn cycle through key houses, partnerships and networks can accelerate your plans.

Blind Spots : Seen as controlling

Others can read you as severe before they see your warmth. You think quietly and strike when ready; that silence sometimes reads as secrecy. You hold grudges and can retaliate if hurt — a shadow of Mars-Moon intensity and the secretive streak from Venus in the 12th. Procrastination sits beside adaptability: you may delay until a perfect moment, then act with force. Self-check: when suspicion rises, name it out loud and pause. That pause is often enough to change the outcome and keep relationships intact.

Karmic Lessons : Balance power with service

Your birth shows a tug between public duty and private life. Moon’s South Node in the 10th suggests past patterns of public roles or heavy responsibility; now you’re asked to soften the outer armor and serve with empathy — Birth number 9 points to a larger purpose. Venus in the 12th asks you to risk intimacy and learn sacrifice without losing self. The lesson: lead with power, but let compassion shape how you use it. This is where true maturity waits.

Family and Environment : Supportive but complicated

You likely had a stable, emotionally rich childhood but with clear family tensions — a guiding mother and a father who made his mark. Ancestor issues around property or public reputation may affect you. Neptune and Rahu in the 4th add an element of mystery to home: relocations, secret inheritance, or a house with a spiritual vibe. If you have children, male offspring may feature strongly. Family is both anchor and arena; learning to use your authority as service will change how that story ends.

Health and Habits : Night engine, fresh-food rule

You're sharper at night and may do your best thinking after hours. You also prefer fresh food; stale or processed meals affect you more than others. Family history flags ENT or breathing sensitivities and occasional skin or burn issues — caution if you work around heat or engines. Practical habit: protect sleep, schedule active hours where your energy peaks, and prioritize fresh meals. When Mars or Saturn press, these habits will keep you steady.

Education and Student Life : Practical and persistent

You work hard and manage time well. Early wins come from focused study and technical skill — many on this day study engineering, finance, or communications. Some people on this chart pause higher studies then finish later by correspondence or practical experience. You accumulate practical knowledge and often learn better on the job than in theory. That makes you adaptable and respected in the workplace — and ready for a second act if you choose one.

Work, Money and Career : Networked strategist

You earn through alliances, negotiation and strategic moves. Pluto in the 2nd suggests money can transform after crises; you rebuild stronger. Jupiter in the 7th favors partner ventures. Careers fit intellectual planning, media, finance, tech or roles where you advise or mediate. If you're male, lean toward technical, research or public roles; if you're female, you may prefer fields that flow — healing, media, arts or counseling. Expect shifts: you may move between job and business, and transits to Pluto or Jupiter can mark big financial pivots.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, private, loyal

Your love life mixes public luck with private depth. Venus in the 12th makes romance secretive or sacrificial; you love in ways that others might not immediately see. Mercury–Moon and Mars–Moon create passionate emotional talk and heat in relationships. If you are male: your wife may come from afar, educated, possibly multilingual or professionally active; marriage may follow challenges but bring strong support. If you are female: your husband may come from a background of leadership, business or traditional roles and could be steady but attached to family duties. You value independence in a partner and respond best to someone who both challenges you and gives space. Watch power struggles: your desire to lead can meet a partner’s need for autonomy. When Jupiter transits your 7th or Venus transits your chart, expect periods of growth and ease in love — be ready to lean into intimacy rather than control.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Brutal clarity

You can be suspicious, domineering and vengeful if crossed. Procrastination and bursts of impatience sabotage long projects. Financial moves can swing wildly — documentation, partnership pitfalls and past property disputes may repeat. Socially, quick judgments cost allies. Healthwise, ignore ENT warnings at your peril. The fastest change comes when you trade control for steady discipline and honest conversation. That trade is where your next level lives.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Use time-blocking to break procrastination: 25-minute sprints followed by a short walk.
  • Practice one sentence pauses before heated replies — helps tame Mars-Moon reactivity.
  • Keep a joint account or clear partnership contract for big investments; Jupiter in 7th rewards formal partnerships.
  • Prioritize fresh food and a sleep window aligned with your night productivity; protect your airways and ENT health.
  • Track planetary transits (Mars, Jupiter, Pluto) when planning big career or financial moves — cycles will amplify outcomes.

Yearly Predictions

The cosmos holds a myriad of opportunities for you in the year 2025. The sub-cycle of Rahu, running from September 2023 to June 2026, activates the 4th house, bringing about significant changes and developments in your domestic sphere. This is a time to focus on strengthening your emotional foundation and nurturing your family bonds. The first half of 2025 will see Jupiter transiting through the 10th house, bringing about a period of introspection and self-discovery. You may find yourself reassessing your career goals and aspirations, seeking greater meaning and fulfillment in your professional life. This is an opportune time to...

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

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 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

  • August 18, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
  • Your next birthday is 338 days away.

Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 18, 1974

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 18, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025
Sun 24 Leo 56 25 Leo 35 14 Libra 36
Moon 1 Virgo 45 22 Gemini 32 7 Cancer 21
Mercury 25 Leo 50 7 Leo 6 8 Scorpio 57
Venus 4 Leo 0 21 Cancer 11 7 Libra 4
Mars 13 Virgo 39 7 Libra 6 16 Libra 38
Jupiter 15 Pisces 2 15 Cancer 17 8 Pisces 56
Saturn 14 Cancer 39 0 Aries 46 18 Cancer 44
Uranus 24 Libra 39 1 Gemini 20 27 Libra 20
Neptune 6 Sagittarius 49 1 Aries 40 7 Sagittarius 29
Pluto 5 Libra 8 2 Aquarius 2 7 Libra 0
Rahu 15 Sagittarius 46 19 Pisces 21 13 Sagittarius 4
Ketu 15 Gemini 46 19 Virgo 21 13 Gemini 4

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