Born on 8 May, 1976 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 237 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
129th day of the year 1976.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
XLIX years old
Timings
London UTC
Personality Traits for people born on May 8, 1976
Born on May 8, 1976 : You are a public-minded seeker with a quiet intensity
- Life Path 9 — service, completion, and humanitarian leadership.
- Birth Number 08 — drive for authority, structure, and money matters.
- 9th‑house emphasis (Sun, Venus, Jupiter from the Moon) — teacher, traveler, lawyer, or public thinker.
- Hidden work in the 12th (Mars, Saturn) and deep financial change (Pluto in 2nd).
You move between two clear pulls: outward confidence that wants to lead, and an interior that wants meaning. By midlife these pulls show as career shifts, teaching, or a turn toward service. Watch the big planetary cycles — Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto — because they bring the turning points you remember later.
Personality : Proud and Purposeful
You present as proud and sure. You speak with authority and expect clarity, which serves you in groups and public roles. Yet pride hides a private worry about being enough — low self‑esteem from school or home can surface. You value humor and avoid people who won’t commit. That shell softens when you travel, teach, or study. When Jupiter or the Nodes are active you chase meaning over status.
Talent and Abilities : Public Voice and Higher Learning
Mercury in the 10th and three planets in the 9th point to teaching, publishing, travel, law, or public media. You learn fast and love literature, music, and stories. Deep down, you want to be useful — to turn knowledge into service or mentorship. When Mercury or Jupiter transit, speaking and foreign work rise; when Saturn presses you refine skill through steady practice.
Blind Spots : Proud, Quick to Judge
You can seem arrogant or unkind when stressed. That bluntness helps you win but costs relationships. You hate indecision and may cut people off rather than coach them. Mars and Saturn in the 12th suggest hidden anger and fatigue; unnamed fear fuels the short fuse. Name the fear, and projection stops — a small change that opens big doors.
Karmic Lessons : Release, Serve, and Finish
Life Path 9 plus the Moon's South Node in the 9th point to a mission of completion: finishing projects, correcting injustice, and carrying family lessons forward. You act as a karma‑cleanser for your lineage. The lesson is to let go of control, serve without claim, and accept endings. When the Nodes or Jupiter return, a karmic chapter will ask you to step up or step away.
Family and Environment : Strong Roots, Some Tension
Your mother plays an important role; home life mixes warmth with occasional struggle. The father may be comfort‑loving and tied to property. Parents can disagree, and family money or moves may create pressure. You often become the mediator. These themes surface during Saturn or Neptune cycles — how you handle care and money becomes part of your legacy.
Health and Habits : Late Nights, Hidden Strain
You tend to work late and push through fatigue. Mars and Saturn in the 12th, and tendencies toward skin, head, eye, or kidney complaints, mean regular checkups matter. Watch food sensitivities and build steady sleep habits. When transits to the 12th intensify, treat rest as a priority, not a luxury.
Education and Student Life : Starts Rough, Finishes Strong
Your schooling may have had breaks or backlogs and weak time management early on. You do better in purposeful higher study or vocational training. Over time you become an independent learner who pairs craft with thought. Mercury cycles aid public learning; Saturn refines through discipline. Expect delayed but durable results.
Work, Money and Career : From Job to Public Role
You may begin in a steady job and later shift to business, leadership, or a public role. Fits include law, media, travel, education, hospitality, architecture, or medicine — any field pairing craft with communication. Pluto in the 2nd signals deep financial shifts: inheritance or major resource changes. If you are male: public leadership, technical or energy fields suit you. If you are female: medicine, counseling, creative arts, or leadership fit best. Watch Mercury and Jupiter for career breaks.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Proud, Loyal, Sometimes Detached
You attract attention and many opposite‑gender friends, but romances can start bright and stall. You dislike lack of commitment and may withdraw rather than negotiate. You keep secrets and process pain privately.
If you are a male: your wife is likely proud, artistic or public — someone with status or a strong family presence. She may be spiritual or politically aware; family history may add complexity.
If you are a female: your husband may be steady, technically skilled, or involved in research, medicine, or investigative work. He may carry obligations; marriage can bring early responsibility.
Practice plain honesty and small vulnerability. Venus and Jupiter transits bring luck in love; Saturn demands commitment. A coming transit could change your pattern — be ready to choose differently.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Pride, Impatience, and Overwhelm
You call out faults but can be harsh. Time management is chronic. You flirt with risky money moves — avoid speculation. Legal or health bumps may appear; you often win, but at emotional cost. Face the fear under the pride. Do the small, steady work. That will change everything.
Actionable Insights
- Practice daily breath work to calm Mars/Saturn in the 12th.
- Use timebox sessions (25–50 minutes) to fix focus and deadlines.
- Keep emergency savings and update estate paperwork — Pluto in 2nd rewards planning.
- Prepare talks and articles now; Mercury/Jupiter cycles often open public doors.
- Do honest check‑ins with partners — small vulnerability beats grand gestures.
Keep asking questions — the next transit matters.
Yearly Predictions
As you step into the year 2025, the cosmic forces align to present a transformative journey for you, dear seeker. The sub-cycle of Saturn, extending from August 2022 to March 2025, activates the 12th house, bringing forth profound introspection and spiritual growth. This period encourages you to confront your inner demons, release emotional burdens, and embrace a path of self-discovery and healing. The sub-cycle of Mercury, spanning from March 2025 to June 2027, activates the 10th house, heralding a period of professional and personal evolution. Your communication skills and intellect shine brightly, enabling you to navigate challenges with grace and...
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What happened on May 8, 1976
Ugh, my events diary has no entry for this date.May 8, 1976 Facts
What is my generation?
The person with birth year 1976 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: May 8, 1994
- India: May 8, 1994
- Philippines: May 8, 1994
- United Kingdom: May 8, 1994
- Canada: May 8, 1994
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: May 8, 1991
- India: May 8, 1992
- Philippines: May 8, 1992
- United Kingdom: May 8, 1993
- Canada: May 8, 1992
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: May 8, 1992
- India: May 8, 1994
- Philippines: May 8, 1994
- United Kingdom: May 8, 1993
- Canada: May 8, 1992
Full Driving License
- United States: May 8, 1994
- India: May 8, 1996
- Philippines: May 8, 1994
- United Kingdom: May 8, 1997
- Canada: May 8, 1994
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: May 8, 1992
- India: May 8, 1994
- Philippines: May 8, 1992
- United Kingdom: May 8, 1992
- Canada: May 8, 1992
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: May 8, 1994
- India: May 8, 1997
- Philippines: May 8, 1994
- United Kingdom: May 8, 1994
- Canada: May 8, 1994
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: May 8, 1997
- India: May 8, 1997
- Philippines: May 8, 1994
- United Kingdom: May 8, 1994
- Canada: May 8, 1995
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: May 8, 1994
- Canada: May 8, 1995
- United States: May 8, 1997
- Philippines: May 8, 1997
- United Kingdom: May 8, 1994
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
June 8, 2022
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
- May 8, 2026 is on a Friday.
- Your next birthday is 237 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for May 8, 1976
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025 |
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Sun | 17 Taurus 47 | 17 Taurus 56 | 4 Cancer 46 |
Moon | 1 Virgo 16 | 29 Virgo 40 | 19 Gemini 1 |
Mercury | 3 Gemini 41 | 26 Aries 19 | 15 Gemini 9 |
Venus | 6 Taurus 48 | 4 Aries 46 | 7 Cancer 0 |
Mars | 25 Cancer 28 | 9 Leo 0 | 23 Leo 35 |
Jupiter | 10 Taurus 3 | 22 Gemini 51 | 21 Taurus 3 |
Saturn | 27 Cancer 54 | 28 Pisces 28 | 2 Leo 42 |
Uranus | 4 Scorpio 37 | 26 Taurus 45 | 3 Scorpio 11 |
Neptune | 13 Sagittarius 15 | 1 Aries 18 | 11 Sagittarius 58 |
Pluto | 9 Libra 22 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 8 Libra 56 |
Rahu | 12 Scorpio 28 | 24 Pisces 45 | 9 Scorpio 52 |
Ketu | 12 Taurus 28 | 24 Virgo 45 | 9 Taurus 52 |
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