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Born on 9 May, 1978 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

47 years, 6 months, 22 days

Your next birthday is 158 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Tuesday

129th day of the year 1978.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Horse (马)

Roman Numerals

IX-V-MCMLXXVIII

XLVII years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:16 Sunset: 19:37

London UTC

May 9, 1978 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 9, 1978 : You carry steady patience and a quietly creative voice — ready to be seen on your own terms.

Patient, modest presence: you prefer steady progress over flashy ambition (Life Path 3).
Warm emotional style: Venus conjunct Moon gives loyalty and ease in close ties.
Practical communicator: Mercury in the 11th and Mars in the 3rd make you social, direct, useful in groups.
Private power: Sun in the 12th and Saturn in the 4th point to inner work and family duty.

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Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on May 9, 1978 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Some famous persons born on May 9, 1978

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What happened on May 9, 1978

The corpse of former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro is found in a red Renault 4 in Rome, concluding a period of political turmoil and violence known as the 'Years of Lead'.

May 9, 1978 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1978 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 9, 1996
India: May 9, 1996
Philippines: May 9, 1996
United Kingdom: May 9, 1996
Canada: May 9, 1996

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: May 9, 1993
India: May 9, 1994
Philippines: May 9, 1994
United Kingdom: May 9, 1995
Canada: May 9, 1994

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 9, 1994
India: May 9, 1996
Philippines: May 9, 1996
United Kingdom: May 9, 1995
Canada: May 9, 1994

Full Driving License

United States: May 9, 1996
India: May 9, 1998
Philippines: May 9, 1996
United Kingdom: May 9, 1999
Canada: May 9, 1996

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 9, 1994
India: May 9, 1996
Philippines: May 9, 1994
United Kingdom: May 9, 1994
Canada: May 9, 1994

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: May 9, 1996
India: May 9, 1999
Philippines: May 9, 1996
United Kingdom: May 9, 1996
Canada: May 9, 1996

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

United States: May 9, 1999
India: May 9, 1999
Philippines: May 9, 1996
United Kingdom: May 9, 1996
Canada: May 9, 1997

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

India: May 9, 1996
Canada: May 9, 1997
United States: May 9, 1999
Philippines: May 9, 1999
United Kingdom: May 9, 1996

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 9, 2024

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 9, 2026 is on a Saturday.
Your next birthday is 158 days away.

Ephemeris for May 9, 1978

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 9, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2025
Sun	18 Taurus 17	18 Taurus 54	3 Cancer 21
Moon	11 Gemini 44	11 Libra 30	5 Pisces 3
Mercury	22 Aries 4	27 Aries 57	15 Cancer 53
Venus	14 Gemini 32	5 Aries 29	10 Leo 34
Mars	11 Leo 44	9 Leo 29	6 Virgo 13
Jupiter	4 Cancer 29	23 Gemini 4	14 Cancer 21
Saturn	24 Leo 12	28 Pisces 34	27 Leo 2
Uranus	14 Scorpio 17	26 Taurus 49	12 Scorpio 40
Neptune	17 Sagittarius 42	1 Aries 20	16 Sagittarius 29
Pluto	14 Libra 27	3 Aquarius 48	13 Libra 54
Rahu	3 Libra 45	24 Pisces 42	1 Libra 16
Ketu	3 Aries 45	24 Virgo 42	1 Aries 16

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025

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