Born on 30 August, 1974 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 351 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
242nd day of the year 1974.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LI years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on August 30, 1974
Born on August 30, 1974 : You’re a quiet force — curious, controlled, ready to change on your terms
- Core vibe: Controlled intensity — you manage upheaval rather than get swept away.
- Work + money: Financially smart with a sharp investigative mind (Jupiter in 2nd; Mercury/Sun/Mars in the 8th).
- Relationships: Partnerships shape your life (Venus in the 7th) and bring your softer side out.
- Numbers: Life Path 5 (change & freedom) meets Birth Number 3 (communication & craft) — you seek variety but on a plan.
You show up orderly, even reserved, but you carry a streak that wants new things. That tension — steady discipline plus a hunger for novelty — is one of your signature strengths. Look at the chart like rooms in a house: the 8th-house corner (Sun, Mercury, Mars) gives deep focus on shared resources and secrets, while the 7th-house light (Venus) pulls you toward pairing. Notice how the picture begins simple and then opens into detail below.
Personality : Self-controlled intensity
You practice restraint. You don’t leap; you study, test, and then move. That self-control sometimes reads as resistance to change, even though your Life Path 5 wants variety. In practice that looks like trying new careers or hobbies, but only after research. You’re drawn to intelligent company and get irritated by critics who attack without nuance. The 8th-house placements (Sun, Mercury, Mars) give you emotional depth and a private strength — you tolerate pressure and often transform crises into advantage. That steady intensity prepares the ground for your talents.
Talent and Abilities : Strategic thinker and practical investigator
Your mind favors depth: Mercury in the 8th means you read beneath the surface. You spot patterns in money, systems, and human behavior. Jupiter in the 2nd helps with values and resource sense — you can turn information into stable income. Birth Number 3 gives you a gift with words and presentation; Life Path 5 adds flexibility and curiosity. Combine those and you do well in finance, research, law, medicine, tech, or any role that needs steady analysis plus lively communication. Use this skill when a sudden opportunity appears — transits of Jupiter or Uranus often bring those moments.
Blind Spots : Hard edges you don’t always see
You can appear unemotional even when feelings run deep. That creates a blind spot: others may think you’re aloof or withholding, especially partners. You dislike self-destructive behavior and can be quick to judge it, which pushes people away. You may also underestimate your influence and hold back from claiming credit. Short tempers surface when you feel unfairly criticized — watch Mars in 8th flare-ups during stressful transits. Recognizing this softens interactions and opens clearer communication — which leads into the idea of karma below.
Karmic Lessons : Transform attachments into choice
The chart points to recurring themes around shared resources, control, and creative ego — the Moon’s south node sits in the 5th-house pattern of past comfort with drama or dependent approval. Karmically, you’re asked to move from reactive attachment toward deliberate choice: love children, art, or risk with wisdom instead of habit. The 8th-house emphasis invites repeated transformation — losses and gains that teach detachment. Pay attention during Pluto or Saturn cycles; they often present the exact lessons you’re due to master.
Family and Environment : Complex parental imprint
Your early life likely left a strong mark, especially around the mother figure. There may have been trauma, obsession, or repeated family tensions that taught you self-reliance young. Sibling relationships can be strained or competitive. Still, those patterns pushed you into competence: you learned to manage money, negotiate, and protect what matters. Family issues might resurface during certain transits, so use those moments to set new boundaries rather than replay old scripts.
Health and Habits : Routine keeps you steady
Saturn in the 6th house points to steady maintenance as the best prevention. You do well with structured routines: sleep schedule, consistent exercise, measured diet. Without structure, stress can show in digestion, weight, or blood-sugar patterns; keep an eye on cholesterol and liver health if family history suggests it. Mars in the 8th warns against risky behavior around water or intense physical danger. Small daily rituals protect the deeper energy the chart holds and free you to pursue bigger changes.
Education and Student Life : Disciplined but easily bored
As a student you could be self-disciplined yet restless: you learn deeply where interest exists, and skim where it doesn’t. You may have started earning or taking responsibility early, which taught practical skills beyond the classroom. Technical or research subjects suit you; you prefer teachers who challenge rather than spoon-feed. If study felt uneven, it often reflected internal standards rather than lack of ability — a few targeted projects bring out your best work.
Work, Money and Career : System builder who reads value
Career paths that use analysis and communication fit well: finance, research, medicine, law, tech, government service, or roles that involve managing shared assets. Uranus in the 10th suggests a public life that can shift — you may reinvent your role midstream. Jupiter in the 2nd supports money-making, but beware get-rich-quick temptations; you do better with planned risk. Saturn’s discipline keeps you reliable at work. When Uranus or Jupiter transits your career angle, expect openings; when Saturn presses, tighten the plan.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense loyalty, high expectations
Partnership is central. Venus in the 7th wants a mirror and a teammate; you give loyalty and expect intelligence and energy in return. You may come across as private or hard to fully read, which can frustrate partners who want immediacy. If you're male: your wife may come from creative, caring, or water-related backgrounds (healing, hospitality, arts). She may travel or relocate, and will value emotional depth; be ready to show vulnerability. If you're female: your husband may be driven, possibly in leadership, tech, or transform-focused work; he can appear intense and expect competence. In both cases, high expectations can strain intimacy; open honesty and small, dependable acts of care calm the tension. Watch Venus and Mars transits; they often trigger turning points in relationships and invite conscious change.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control, judgment, and impatience
Be blunt: you can be rigid, judgmental, and emotionally secretive. You may hold grudges and double-check motives instead of trusting. That posture costs relationships and occasions. Financially, you can be smart but sometimes fall for quick schemes when restless — temper impulsive impulses by a simple rule: wait 48 hours. Health-wise, neglecting routine catches up fast. Facing these blunt truths gives you real leverage; they’re hard edges you can smooth with practice.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Plan variety: honor Life Path 5 with scheduled “experiments” so novelty doesn’t become chaos.
- Daily structure: simple rituals (sleep, 20 minutes movement, breath) tame Mars/Saturn spikes.
- Money rule: diversify; avoid penny-stock temptations and set a two-step review before risky buys.
- Love practice: speak one vulnerability a week; partners respond to small, steady openness.
- Transit toolbox: track Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus transits — use Jupiter windows for expansion, Saturn phases for hard planning, and Uranus for smart pivots.
Yearly Predictions
As the cosmos align and the celestial bodies dance in harmony, the year 2025 holds immense promise for you, dear soul born on 30th August 1974. This transformative journey will be guided by the sub-cycles of Saturn and Mercury, unveiling a symphony of opportunities and challenges that will shape your destiny. The year begins with Saturn, the stern taskmaster, activating the house of solitude and separation. This celestial influence may bring about a period of introspection, where you find yourself seeking solace in solitude. However, it also presents an opportunity for deep healing and personal growth. Embrace this time to...
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What happened on August 30, 1974
- A tragic train derailment occurred in Zagreb, Yugoslavia (present-day Croatia), involving an express train bound for Germany from Belgrade. The incident resulted in the deaths of over 150 passengers.
August 30, 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: August 30, 1992
- India: August 30, 1992
- Philippines: August 30, 1992
- United Kingdom: August 30, 1992
- Canada: August 30, 1992
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: August 30, 1989
- India: August 30, 1990
- Philippines: August 30, 1990
- United Kingdom: August 30, 1991
- Canada: August 30, 1990
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: August 30, 1990
- India: August 30, 1992
- Philippines: August 30, 1992
- United Kingdom: August 30, 1991
- Canada: August 30, 1990
Full Driving License
- United States: August 30, 1992
- India: August 30, 1994
- Philippines: August 30, 1992
- United Kingdom: August 30, 1995
- Canada: August 30, 1992
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: August 30, 1990
- India: August 30, 1992
- Philippines: August 30, 1990
- United Kingdom: August 30, 1990
- Canada: August 30, 1990
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: August 30, 1992
- India: August 30, 1995
- Philippines: August 30, 1992
- United Kingdom: August 30, 1992
- Canada: August 30, 1992
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: August 30, 1995
- India: August 30, 1995
- Philippines: August 30, 1992
- United Kingdom: August 30, 1992
- Canada: August 30, 1993
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: August 30, 1992
- Canada: August 30, 1993
- United States: August 30, 1995
- Philippines: August 30, 1995
- United Kingdom: August 30, 1992
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
October 2, 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 30, 2026 is on a Sunday.
- Your next birthday is 351 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for August 30, 1974
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 30, 2025 |
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Sun | 6 Virgo 30 | 7 Virgo 9 | 26 Libra 29 |
Moon | 8 Aquarius 43 | 26 Scorpio 17 | 25 Sagittarius 19 |
Mercury | 18 Virgo 20 | 23 Leo 51 | 7 Scorpio 47 |
Venus | 18 Leo 42 | 5 Leo 29 | 22 Libra 5 |
Mars | 21 Virgo 18 | 14 Libra 48 | 24 Libra 37 |
Jupiter | 13 Pisces 32 | 17 Cancer 34 | 8 Pisces 8 |
Saturn | 15 Cancer 54 | 0 Aries 1 | 19 Cancer 7 |
Uranus | 25 Libra 10 | 1 Gemini 27 | 28 Libra 5 |
Neptune | 6 Sagittarius 51 | 1 Aries 23 | 7 Sagittarius 50 |
Pluto | 5 Libra 32 | 1 Aquarius 47 | 7 Libra 27 |
Rahu | 15 Sagittarius 8 | 18 Pisces 43 | 12 Sagittarius 26 |
Ketu | 15 Gemini 8 | 18 Virgo 43 | 12 Gemini 26 |
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- Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
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