Born on 2 October, 1974 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Libra

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
50 years, 11 months, 10 days

Your next birthday is 19 days away.

Life Path Number
6

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

275th day of the year 1974.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Tiger (虎)
Roman Numerals
II-X-MCMLXXIV

L years old

Timings
Sunrise: 06:00 Sunset: 17:39

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on October 2, 1974

Born on October 2, 1974 : A practical romantic who fixes what others overlook

  • Life path 6: you carry responsibility and find meaning in caring for others.
  • Work-centered chart: Sun, Venus, Mars and Pluto in the 6th house from the Moon — daily routine, health, and service shape who you are.
  • Partnership power: Mercury and Uranus in the 7th house from the Moon — you think in one-on-one terms and shine in negotiations and collaborations.
  • Friends bring growth: Jupiter in the 11th house points to gains through networks and groups.

You show up where things need fixing — whether it’s a broken schedule at work, an argument that needs cooling, or the small domestic details that keep a home steady. You prefer useful gestures over grand words. Midlife often feels like the moment when your practicality gets new meaning; the routines you sharpen now start to spin bigger wheels tomorrow.

Personality : Witty

You are quick with a line and quicker with a solution. Witty and impatient, you use humor to cut to the point; your jokes often hide a readiness to act. In meetings you’re the one who spots the leak in a plan and says, “Here—let me patch it.” That speed helps you get things done, but under stress your impatience becomes bluntness. Watch how Mars cycles intensify that edge; during those transits your sharp tongue can either save a project or cost you a friend.

Talent and Abilities : Determined

Your biggest asset is persistence. With strong 6th-house energy you excel at tasks that require hands-on follow-through: systems, service, health, or craft. Mercury in the 7th gives you facility in partnerships — you negotiate, network, and convert contacts into support. Unconsciously you want to be useful; you judge success by how many problems you’ve made smaller. When Jupiter energizes your 11th-house connections you get opportunities through groups, so cultivate those networks — they often bring late-career rewards.

Blind Spots : Impatient

You see impatience as efficiency. Others sometimes read it as coldness. You hate thoughtlessness in people and reward competence; you punish what you perceive as sloppiness with silence or a sharp remark. That mismatch between your intentions and how you’re received can create friction in friendships and teams. Mercury and Uranus in the partnership sector can bring sudden misunderstandings — so slow down long enough to explain. If you don’t, small slights become long-term resentments.

Karmic Lessons : Duty

Life path 6 and the Moon’s South Node in the 2nd house suggest karmic ties to responsibility and material security. You’re here to learn how to give without losing yourself. Old patterns may have bound you to caretaking roles; now the lesson is balance — protect your resources and let others carry weight too. Saturn and Pluto transits will test this: use them to transform repeated habits into conscious choices and to lift a burden rather than to wear it as proof of worth.

Family and Environment : Supportive

You likely grew up with material comfort and clear expectations. Parents offered support, though not without tension; differences of opinion at home left emotional marks you still carry. A mother who could be intense and a father with stubborn comforts are part of the picture. That mix created practical skills and a tendency to medicate stress with busy work. Family ties pull you toward responsibility — and occasionally into rescuing roles that rankle. Notice where you are stepping in, and ask who is really responsible.

Health and Habits : Routine matters

With so much energy in the 6th house, health and daily habits are central. You respond well to structure: sleep, meals, movement, and small rituals. Watch stress-related issues — digestion, sleep quality, skin, or eye strain can surface, and Mars cycles raise accident risk. Medical insurance and regular checkups are practical moves. Daily breathing work (pranayama) and a steady exercise habit help you keep pace without burning out — and they calm the impatience that so often drives your worst habits.

Education and Student Life : Ambitious with bumps

You had access to schooling and support, and you aimed high, but expect at least one stall or break in formal studies. Saturn in the 3rd house suggests disciplined learning but also delays or backlogs. You learn best by doing — apprenticeships, hands-on training, or multi-stream learning suit you. If you left a degree to work, returning later for a credential or focused certificate may pay off. The practical skills you pick up now will compound over time.

Work, Money and Career : Networking

Your career blends service, craft, and people. Fields that suit you include healthcare, hospitality, food and beverage, design/architecture, marketing, law, or creative craft work. You often start in a job and later switch to business; friends and groups (Jupiter in the 11th) are your stepping stones. Financially, avoid speculation — steady income and multiple small revenue streams fit your temperament. Pluto in the 6th signals deep workplace transformations; when those cycles hit, pivot with intention rather than panic.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Romantic but guarded

You love in practical ways: you fix, you plan, you provide. That feels deeply romantic to you, but partners may want more verbal reassurance. Mercury and Uranus in the 7th bring lively, sometimes sudden relationships; Neptune and Rahu in the 8th add intensity and occasional secrecy. You tend to have many opposite‑gender friends and may attract complicated family histories in partners. If you are male, your wife may be practical, property-minded, or strong-willed; if you are female, your husband may come from a land- or finance-linked background and be steady but tied to family duty. Expect loyalty, occasional drama, and deep learning through intimacy — and know that major relationship shifts often coincide with Uranus or Neptune transits to your partnership points.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Perfectionism

Brutal truth: your need for order and control alienates people. You can be sarcastic, nitpicky, quick to judge, and likely to carry grudges. You make enemies by correcting rather than coaching. Health neglect and pushing through fatigue are common. The fix is blunt: learn to soften delivery, delegate earlier, and stop proving your worth through exhaustive sacrifice. If you don’t, career wins will cost you relationships that actually matter.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies :

  • Set a 7–8 hour sleep window and protect it like a meeting.
  • Practice daily breathing (5–10 minutes pranayama) to tame impatience, especially during Mars transits.
  • Use a weekly “repair” list: three tasks you’ll finish by Friday — small wins beat perfect plans.
  • Network intentionally: join 1–2 groups where your service skills meet others’ needs (Jupiter in 11th).
  • Protect finances: avoid gambling/speculation; consider steady side-income from craft or consultancy.

Yearly Predictions

As you journey through the year 2025, the cosmos has aligned to bestow upon you a year of remarkable transformation and growth. The sub-cycle of Mercury, which extends from August 2024 to May 2027, activates your 7th house, bringing forth a period of profound connection and understanding in your relationships. Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, graces you with its friendly influence, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual support. This is an auspicious time to nurture existing partnerships and forge new alliances, both personal and professional. The transit of Jupiter through your 2nd house in the first half...

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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: October 2, 1992
  • India: October 2, 1992
  • Philippines: October 2, 1992
  • United Kingdom: October 2, 1992
  • Canada: October 2, 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: October 2, 1989
  • India: October 2, 1990
  • Philippines: October 2, 1990
  • United Kingdom: October 2, 1991
  • Canada: October 2, 1990

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: October 2, 1990
  • India: October 2, 1992
  • Philippines: October 2, 1992
  • United Kingdom: October 2, 1991
  • Canada: October 2, 1990

Full Driving License

  • United States: October 2, 1992
  • India: October 2, 1994
  • Philippines: October 2, 1992
  • United Kingdom: October 2, 1995
  • Canada: October 2, 1992

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: October 2, 1990
  • India: October 2, 1992
  • Philippines: October 2, 1990
  • United Kingdom: October 2, 1990
  • Canada: October 2, 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: October 2, 1992
  • India: October 2, 1995
  • Philippines: October 2, 1992
  • United Kingdom: October 2, 1992
  • Canada: October 2, 1992

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

  • United States: October 2, 1995
  • India: October 2, 1995
  • Philippines: October 2, 1992
  • United Kingdom: October 2, 1992
  • Canada: October 2, 1993

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

  • India: October 2, 1992
  • Canada: October 2, 1993
  • United States: October 2, 1995
  • Philippines: October 2, 1995
  • United Kingdom: October 2, 1992

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

November 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

  • October 2, 2025 is on a Thursday.
  • Your next birthday is 19 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for October 2, 1974

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on October 2, 2024 Secondary Progressions for October 2, 2024
Sun 8 Libra 41 9 Libra 34 28 Scorpio 33
Moon 18 Aries 21 4 Libra 1 21 Aquarius 18
Mercury 4 Scorpio 21 10 Libra 39 13 Scorpio 2
Venus 29 Virgo 35 11 Scorpio 9 2 Sagittarius 14
Mars 12 Libra 41 15 Cancer 31 16 Scorpio 20
Jupiter 9 Pisces 29 21 Gemini 15 8 Pisces 21
Saturn 18 Cancer 27 14 Pisces 11 18 Cancer 52
Uranus 26 Libra 58 26 Taurus 53 0 Scorpio 2
Neptune 7 Sagittarius 21 28 Pisces 11 8 Sagittarius 55
Pluto 6 Libra 46 29 Capricorn 39 8 Libra 30
Rahu 13 Sagittarius 23 6 Aries 18 10 Sagittarius 44
Ketu 13 Gemini 23 6 Libra 18 10 Gemini 44

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