Born on 2 December, 1978 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Sagittarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
46 years, 9 months, 10 days

Your next birthday is 80 days away.

Life Path Number
3

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

336th day of the year 1978.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Roman Numerals
II-XII-MCMLXXVIII

XLVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:42 Sunset: 15:56

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on December 2, 1978

Born on December 2, 1978 : You’re a witty storyteller with quiet power — people notice the voice before they see the hand that built it.

  • Life Path 3 — natural communicator and creative risk-taker who loves a good line.
  • Inner life strong: Sun, Mercury, Mars and Neptune sit in the 12th from your Moon — you process in private and work behind the scenes.
  • Social reach: Venus and Uranus in the 11th give you a large, sometimes surprising circle and sudden opportunities from friends.
  • Career arc: Pluto in the 10th plus Jupiter in the 8th point to powerful public shifts and gains through shared resources (property/rentals likely: 2–3 pieces).

You’re at a practical, reflective stage of life where humor and craft open doors. You prefer to say something sharp and useful, and then step back. That pattern — loud idea, quiet repair — shows up at work, in relationships, and in how you heal. Expect moments when public change follows private preparation.

Personality : The Wise, Impatient Storyteller

You combine wisdom with impatience. That tension makes you decisive and a little restless. You want results and you want them now, so you cut through small talk and get to the point. In a meeting you’ll offer a memorable one-liner; at home you’ll need quiet after the applause. This impatience fuels accomplishment but pushes you toward solitude — a habit that, if balanced, becomes your secret strength and creative fuel.

Talent and Abilities : Witty, Practical Creativity

Life Path 3 gives you a gift for language and performance. With Mercury and Sun tucked into the 12th-from-Moon placement, your best ideas arrive in quiet hours — late writing sessions, private rehearsal, or night editing. You can turn inner insight into stories, media pieces, or business pitches. Unconscious motive: you use humor and craft to bridge your private world with public life. Harnessing routine will let your talent show up on schedule.

Blind Spots : Private, Proud, and Quick to Judge

People see your confidence and your pride. They may call you blunt or distant. The Moon’s South Node in the 3rd house hints that you repeat familiar communication patterns — quick opinions, fast exits. That loop keeps you safe but sometimes isolates you. When you withdraw, others read it as aloofness. Recognizing this pattern lets you choose vulnerability on purpose, not out of habit, and that change opens new relationships.

Karmic Lessons : Service through Solitude

Your chart asks you to learn service, restraint, and deep listening. The 12th-house emphasis suggests past-life or early-life habits of doing work quietly — charity, healing, research — and now you balance public success with inner duty. Saturn and Rahu in the 9th ask you to test beliefs systematically; Jupiter in the 8th points to growth through shared resources and transformation. Pay attention to major planetary cycles — they intensify these lessons and push growth at predictable times.

Family and Environment : Maternal Blessings Matter

Your family carries both tradition and movement. Maternal influence is strong; blessings from your mother (or the mother figure) shape fortune. Father’s side may connect to public roles — teaching, politics, or service. Houses and property often sit near water. Someone in the family may work with a temple or in community service. These roots give you status and expectations — and sometimes old debts to settle. The family backdrop rewards steadiness and ritual.

Health and Habits : Protect Eyes, Back and Bones

Practical cautions: eyesight checks, spine care (watch L3/L4 area), and attention to bones and legs. There’s a pattern of at least a couple of hospital stays in life, so keep records and screenings up to date. Lactose sensitivity and vehicle-safety awareness have appeared for many with this profile. Small daily habits — a consistent sleep window, eye breaks when reading, and a short strength routine — will reduce risks and keep you mobile.

Education and Student Life : Focused but Time-Challenged

You learn well when a subject interests you. Education often happens near water or in institutions tied to government or big organizations. You show focus but battle time management: brilliant bursts mixed with distraction. You may take multiple streams of study — science, civics, media — and pick up technical skills along the way. Late-life learning or a second degree often proves useful and stabilizes your public role.

Work, Money and Career : Storyteller with Practical Gains

You work best where words meet structure: media, journalism, story writing, public relations, or roles that combine research and voice. Disciplined and knowledgeful, you often start in a job and later build a business. Financially you do well with property and steady instruments (fixed deposits, rentals). Caution: avoid get-rich-quick schemes or risky stock bets. If you’re male, paths into leadership, public roles, or technical fields may call; if you’re female, writing, media, teaching, or freelance research fit strongly. Watch career cycles — Pluto and Saturn can bring major reshapes.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Witty, Unconventional, Loyal

You fall in love easily and often. Love marriages, cross-cultural or long-distance partners, and relationships that start as friendships are common. You attract partners who appreciate humor, status, and your mix of openness and mystery. You’re loyal once trust exists, but you can also move through several close relationships before settling. Partnerships often bring growth — men may find career success after marriage; early marriages can be stormy, so timing matters.

If you are male: your wife is likely intellectually inclined — a writer, teacher, journalist, or communications professional. She may come from afar or a different social background and will value your wit. She tends to be organized, sharp-minded, and sometimes frugal.

If you are female: your husband often has a background tied to water, psychology, research, or creative/transformative work — someone who can handle depth and change. He may be supportive, connected to family traditions, and sometimes involved in business or public service.

Transits of Venus, Jupiter and Saturn will highlight relationship windows — some years bring bonding and expansion, others test the long-term structure. Pay attention to timing; the right transit can turn a brief romance into a stable partnership.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impatience, Secrecy, and Time Management

Be blunt: stubborn streaks and impatience cost you friendships and projects. Hidden agendas or a tendency to withdraw can make partners and colleagues insecure. Poor time management creates last-minute stress. Health risks around vision and bones deserve respect. Financially, avoid loans without paper trails and be wary of risky investments. Face these problems directly; disciplined, small steps beat dramatic fixes.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Use Pomodoro blocks (25/5) to tame time management and ship creative work.
  • Schedule an annual eye exam and a spinal-strength program (3x/week).
  • Set aside one day a month for paperwork: property, bank docs, insurance.
  • Protect liquidity: prioritize fixed deposits and rental income over speculative bets.
  • Create a private writing ritual — early morning or late night — to capture 12th-house ideas.
  • Try brief therapy or group work to break repeating communication patterns.
  • Watch major cycles (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto) for windows of expansion or change.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, you will embark on a transformative journey that will challenge your perspectives and redefine your life's purpose. As Rahu, the planet of change and evolution, activates your 9th house of higher learning and spirituality, you will find yourself drawn to exploring new ideas, cultures, and beliefs. This quest for knowledge will take you on long journeys, both physical and intellectual, where you will encounter diverse perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of the world around you. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and expansion, will begin in March 2025, bringing with it a wave...

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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: December 2, 1996
  • India: December 2, 1996
  • Philippines: December 2, 1996
  • United Kingdom: December 2, 1996
  • Canada: December 2, 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: December 2, 1993
  • India: December 2, 1994
  • Philippines: December 2, 1994
  • United Kingdom: December 2, 1995
  • Canada: December 2, 1994

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: December 2, 1994
  • India: December 2, 1996
  • Philippines: December 2, 1996
  • United Kingdom: December 2, 1995
  • Canada: December 2, 1994

Full Driving License

  • United States: December 2, 1996
  • India: December 2, 1998
  • Philippines: December 2, 1996
  • United Kingdom: December 2, 1999
  • Canada: December 2, 1996

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: December 2, 1994
  • India: December 2, 1996
  • Philippines: December 2, 1994
  • United Kingdom: December 2, 1994
  • Canada: December 2, 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: December 2, 1996
  • India: December 2, 1999
  • Philippines: December 2, 1996
  • United Kingdom: December 2, 1996
  • Canada: December 2, 1996

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

  • United States: December 2, 1999
  • India: December 2, 1999
  • Philippines: December 2, 1996
  • United Kingdom: December 2, 1996
  • Canada: December 2, 1997

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

  • India: December 2, 1996
  • Canada: December 2, 1997
  • United States: December 2, 1999
  • Philippines: December 2, 1999
  • United Kingdom: December 2, 1996

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

January 2, 2025

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

  • December 2, 2025 is on a Tuesday.
  • Your next birthday is 80 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for December 2, 1978

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 2, 2024 Secondary Progressions for December 2, 2024
Sun 9 Sagittarius 43 10 Sagittarius 34 26 Capricorn 33
Moon 5 Capricorn 47 22 Sagittarius 16 9 Virgo 30
Mercury 18 Sagittarius 4 19 Sagittarius 20 12 Capricorn 18
Venus 7 Scorpio 36 24 Capricorn 12 9 Sagittarius 42
Mars 22 Sagittarius 9 6 Leo 1 27 Capricorn 19
Jupiter 8 Leo 53 17 Gemini 0 4 Leo 54
Saturn 13 Virgo 51 12 Pisces 52 13 Virgo 51
Uranus 18 Scorpio 11 24 Taurus 38 20 Scorpio 24
Neptune 17 Sagittarius 44 27 Pisces 8 19 Sagittarius 23
Pluto 18 Libra 30 0 Aquarius 15 19 Libra 13
Rahu 22 Virgo 47 3 Aries 4 20 Virgo 21
Ketu 22 Pisces 47 3 Libra 4 20 Pisces 21

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