Born on 17 August, 1975 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Sagittarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
50 years, 27 days

Your next birthday is 337 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

229th day of the year 1975.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rabbit (兔)
Roman Numerals
XVII-VIII-MCMLXXV

L years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:46 Sunset: 19:22

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 17, 1975

Born on August 17, 1975 : You’re a restless teacher with quiet authority

  • Adventurous thinker who teaches and persuades easily — strong 9th-house emphasis (Sun, Mercury, Venus).
  • Tension between cooperation (Life Path 2) and power/ambition (Birth number 8).
  • Career marked by public reinvention and responsibility — Pluto in the 10th and Saturn in the 8th.
  • Prone to impulsive choices around work and health (Mars and South Node in the 6th); learn structure during key transits.

You turned 50 in 2025 — a tidy checkpoint. Your chart reads like a travel journal and a filing cabinet: curiosity and ideas piled with occasional unfinished tasks. You want to be cared for, you hate being controlled, and you keep circling back to teaching, publishing or running a small public project. The next move often comes when a planet’s cycle nudges you — watch Saturn and Pluto for tests, Jupiter for openings.

Personality : Adventurous

You are bold about ideas and experiences. With the Sun, Mercury and Venus clustered in the 9th house you seek meaning through travel, learning and teaching. That adventurous streak pairs with a streak of irresponsibility: you’ll volunteer for a weekend workshop in another state and forget to finish a tax form. You like open-minded people and bristle at possessiveness. That restless mix makes you magnetic — and sometimes unreliable. This restlessness leads straight to the talents you turn into a life’s work.

Talent and Abilities : Natural teacher

Your gifts sit in communication and higher learning. Mercury in the 9th gives a clear voice for big ideas; Jupiter in the 5th brings creativity and luck in projects that feel like play. Unconsciously you chase respect and meaning — and when you get it, you relax. Practically, you do well running workshops, podcasts, adult-education classes, or small businesses that teach. When transits move Jupiter or Mercury, you’ll find doors open; use those windows to publish or teach something you care about.

Blind Spots : Charming but inconsistent

Low tolerance for routine and a habit of postponing details create friction. Moon’s South Node and Mars in the 6th point to repeating work-and-health patterns: you burn through energy, skip follow-up, then face the consequences. Neptune and Rahu in the 12th can blur boundaries — you may forgive bad behavior or excuse poor planning. Friends admire your spark, but the world judges your follow-through. Recognizing that pattern is the first step toward the deeper lessons waiting for you.

Karmic Lessons : Responsibility with power

Saturn in the 8th and Pluto in the 10th ask you to own power responsibly. You’re learning to manage shared resources, handle other people’s expectations, and reinvent your public image. Life Path 2 pulls you toward partnership; Birth number 8 pushes you to lead. Those pulls create repeated tests: accountability, honesty with money, and emotional honesty. Expect these lessons to intensify during Saturn or Pluto transits — they bring structure, loss, or deep change that ultimately steadies your reach.

Family and Environment : Supported, sometimes complicated

Your early home likely offered care and encouragement, especially from your mother, but with emotional complexity. Parents or siblings may be in arts, technical fields, or teaching; one sibling might have caused public embarrassment at a sensitive time. The family scene both nourishes your curiosity and hands you old coping habits — those habits show up in relationships and work. Notice how family stories shape how you take on responsibility now.

Health and Habits : Watch digestion, nerves and joints

Expect sensitivity around digestion, acidity and joints; eye strain is likely if you work long hours on screens. Mars + South Node in the 6th warn against overwork and ignoring small symptoms until they escalate. Simple practices — daily walks, regular sleep, brief digestion-friendly meals, and yearly thyroid/eye checks — protect your fuel. When you slow down, you gain steadier energy for the projects that matter.

Education and Student Life : Curious with stops and starts

You love ideas and often read widely, but frustration and impatience can interrupt formal study. Mercury in the 9th favors higher learning, travel and possibly study abroad; you may collect two or three qualifications across different fields. Math and structured subjects appeal, yet you learn best when teaching or applying knowledge. Those on-again, off-again learning patterns sharpen into a practical advantage if you package what you know for others.

Work, Money and Career : Entrepreneurial and public-facing

You prefer independence: business, real estate, teaching, marketing, hospitality, or leadership roles fit you. Pluto in the 10th points to career reinvention and influence; Saturn in the 8th asks for discipline in shared finances. Early money lessons can be sharp; long-term you build real authority if you stop winging complex deals. During Pluto or Saturn cycles, expect restructuring; when Jupiter returns, launch the creative project you’ve been testing in private.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Restless partner who needs both freedom and nurture

You fall for open minds and humor. Small fights are common — not because love is missing but because you’re restless and dislike being pinned down. If you’re male: your wife may be artistic, proud, and come from a respectable or creative background; she likely travels or holds public taste. If you’re female: your husband may work with land, finance, engineering, or steady businesses and offer practical support, though he may sometimes be directionless. Partners see you as exciting and unreliable in equal measure; they want your spark but also crave clear commitments. One child may gain public attention; relationship tests often arrive as choices about work versus home. Watch Venus and Saturn cycles: Venus brings warmth and ease, Saturn asks for commitment and boundaries.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impulsiveness and sloppy follow-through

Be blunt with yourself: you can’t keep charming your way out of financial mistakes and missed deadlines. Legal, tax or property paperwork is not a confidence exercise — it’s a responsibility. Your temper with disrespect can burn bridges. Health neglect will bite; poor habits amplify career slips. Face these bluntly and you’ll turn a pattern of crisis into steady advancement.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set one long-term financial goal and break it into monthly tasks; automate payments to avoid late fees.
  • Launch a small teaching project (podcast, workshop, online course) during a Jupiter/Mercury window.
  • Schedule annual checks for thyroid, eyes and joints; add a short digestive ritual after meals.
  • If in partnership, sign a simple agreement for shared finances — clarity beats resentment.
  • During Saturn/Pluto transits, hire a project manager or coach to keep you accountable; during Jupiter phases, take creative risks.

Yearly Predictions

As you journey through the year 2025, the cosmos have aligned to bring forth a transformative and prosperous chapter in your life. The sub-cycle of Moon, which runs from October 2024 to May 2025, will activate your first house, signifying a period of profound change and renewal. This astrological influence will propel you towards a journey of self-discovery, encouraging you to embrace new beginnings and let go of the past. The transit of Jupiter through your sixth house in the first half of 2025 will bring forth opportunities for professional growth and recognition. Your dedication and hard work will be...

Read Full 2025 Report »

Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on August 17, 1975


What happened on August 17, 1975

Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.

August 17, 1975 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1975 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 17, 1993
  • India: August 17, 1993
  • Philippines: August 17, 1993
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1993
  • Canada: August 17, 1993
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 17, 1990
  • India: August 17, 1991
  • Philippines: August 17, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1992
  • Canada: August 17, 1991

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 17, 1991
  • India: August 17, 1993
  • Philippines: August 17, 1993
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1992
  • Canada: August 17, 1991

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 17, 1993
  • India: August 17, 1995
  • Philippines: August 17, 1993
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1996
  • Canada: August 17, 1993

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 17, 1991
  • India: August 17, 1993
  • Philippines: August 17, 1991
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1991
  • Canada: August 17, 1991
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 17, 1993
  • India: August 17, 1996
  • Philippines: August 17, 1993
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1993
  • Canada: August 17, 1993

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

  • United States: August 17, 1996
  • India: August 17, 1996
  • Philippines: August 17, 1993
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1993
  • Canada: August 17, 1994

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

  • India: August 17, 1993
  • Canada: August 17, 1994
  • United States: August 17, 1996
  • Philippines: August 17, 1996
  • United Kingdom: August 17, 1993

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 17, 2021

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 17, 2026 is on a Monday.
  • Your next birthday is 337 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 17, 1975

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 17, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025
Sun 23 Leo 44 24 Leo 37 12 Libra 23
Moon 2 Capricorn 7 8 Gemini 26 28 Libra 14
Mercury 8 Virgo 57 6 Leo 20 19 Libra 13
Venus 9 Virgo 18 20 Cancer 0 1 Virgo 7
Mars 1 Gemini 29 6 Libra 28 26 Gemini 38
Jupiter 24 Aries 32 15 Cancer 5 20 Aries 28
Saturn 26 Cancer 58 0 Aries 49 1 Leo 54
Uranus 29 Libra 8 1 Gemini 19 1 Scorpio 36
Neptune 9 Sagittarius 0 1 Aries 41 9 Sagittarius 34
Pluto 7 Libra 27 2 Aquarius 3 9 Libra 16
Rahu 26 Scorpio 30 19 Pisces 24 23 Scorpio 51
Ketu 26 Taurus 30 19 Virgo 24 23 Taurus 51

More For Leo

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.

Related Links

Please select your birth date for birthday analysis.

August 1975
SMTWTFS
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31