Birthday 1979 August 26

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Born on 26 August, 1979 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
46 years, 17 days

Your next birthday is 347 days away.

Life Path Number
6

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

238th day of the year 1979.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Goat (羊)
Roman Numerals
XXVI-VIII-MCMLXXIX

XLVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 05:00 Sunset: 19:03

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 26, 1979

Born on August 26, 1979 : Quietly capable — you turn responsibility into competence, and competence into calm.

  • Organized perfectionist: you prefer order and practical skill over flash.
  • Networked opportunity: Mercury & Jupiter sit in your 11th house from the Moon — friends and groups bring luck.
  • Private intensity: Sun, Venus, Saturn and Rahu in the 12th house from the Moon + Pluto conjunct Moon point to deep inner work and privacy.
  • Life numbers: Life Path 6 (service, responsibility); Birth Number 8 (authority, results).

You likely learned early to be useful — the person others rely on when things must get done. This reading peels back how that practical side sits next to a hidden emotional depth. The first parts are straightforward; later sections add layers so you can use what fits your life now.

Personality : Organized Perfectionist

You keep lists, catch mistakes, and bring structure to messy situations. Your charts show a practical, detail-oriented temperament that prefers quiet competence over showy gestures. In daily life that looks like being the colleague who finishes the project, the friend who remembers the small things, or the parent who plans the family budget down to the cent. Yet with several planets in the 12th house from the Moon you recharge in solitude — your competence is fed by private reflection. Watch how precision can either be care or a way to avoid messier feelings.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic Networker

You combine social skill with professional drive: Mercury and Jupiter in the 11th house from the Moon give you a talent for useful contacts and optimistic outreach, while Mars in the 10th fuels public ambition. You often win through people you know rather than self-promotion. Unconscious motives: you want to be seen as wise and dependable (Life Path 6), and you often act from a desire to serve. During Jupiter cycles you’ll find doors opening; when Mars is active you push for career gains. Use your network — but lead from integrity, not applause.

Blind Spots : Private, sometimes distant

With Pluto conjunct the Moon and several placements in the 12th house from the Moon, you feel things intensely but may hide them. That reticence can look like coolness or aloofness to others. You can also be quick to judge carelessness (forgetfulness irritates you) and expect people to match your standards. As a result you risk pushing people away rather than asking for help. The payoff comes when you let small vulnerabilities be visible; that quiet opening often brings the most loyal allies.

Karmic Lessons : Service, limits and hidden debts

Your Life Path 6 points to duties: family, caretaking, and responsibility. But the 12th-house emphasis (Sun, Venus, Saturn, Rahu) suggests karma tied to solitude, service behind the scenes, or hidden obligations. The Moon’s South Node in the 6th house hints at past focus on labor and service that needs balancing now. Karmic work asks you to stop saving everyone at the expense of your boundaries. When Saturn or Pluto make tight aspects, old obligations return — use those times to tidy what’s unfinished, quietly and thoroughly.

Family and Environment : Mother’s blessing matters

Your family life likely centers on a steady maternal influence; blessings from your mother feel important to your success. There may be ties to medicine, public service or administration in the background, and relatives who work in structured fields. You might have lived with maternal elders at some point. Family tends to expect reliability; you give it — but keep an eye on standing up for your own needs. The next family turning point often comes through someone in your close circle opening a door for you.

Health and Habits : Watch sensitivities and posture

Charts suggest sensitivities around the head, ENT area and skin; allergies to smoke or strong cooking fumes are common. Back issues (lower lumbar region) and stress-related stomach or ulcer problems can appear if you repress anger. Practical steps help: regular posture work, allergy checks, and stress outlets. Be cautious with open flames and gas appliances. When Saturn or Mars transits affect health houses, take preemptive care instead of waiting for a crisis.

Education and Student Life : Curious reader, non-linear path

You learn by reading and reflection. Formal education may have pauses or restarts, but you complete what matters — sometimes through correspondence or self-study. That pattern makes you resilient and resourceful: you absorb ideas on your own terms and often return to study later in life, turning accumulated experience into discipline and expertise.

Work, Money and Career : Ambition that works behind the scenes

Your career strength is practical leadership with a networked edge. Mars in the 10th pushes you toward visible roles or to take decisive action in your job; Mercury/Jupiter in the 11th bring opportunities through colleagues and groups. Uranus in the 2nd hints at unconventional income (side projects, technology, creative freelancing). Expect early bumps before steady gains — many find stability after the late 20s. If you’re male: your work may connect to transformative industries, technology, leadership or entrepreneurship. If you’re female: roles in creative performance, teaching, corporate leadership or spiritual/therapeutic fields suit you. Timing matters — use Jupiter transits to expand and Saturn cycles to consolidate.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, loyal, sometimes restless

You love deeply but cautiously. Pluto conjunct Moon gives relationships emotional depth; Rahu in the 12th supports attraction to unusual, private, or foreign partners. You may fall in love readily (the heart wants meaning) yet also test relationship limits. There’s a pattern of falling fast and then living with hard lessons; early marriage years may demand adjustment, and relationship cycles tend to repeat about every 7 years. If you’re male: your wife may be accomplished, career-minded and possibly from a well-connected family. If you’re female: your husband may be intellectual, media- or tech-oriented, or a thoughtful professional. Partners often see you as reliable and quietly intense — comforting to some, intimidating to others. The key: show vulnerability slowly and choose partners who respect your need for both closeness and private time.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Perfectionism, secrecy, burnout

You can be overly critical — of others and yourself. Perfectionism becomes a trap when it masks fear of being vulnerable. You hold on to duty until you break, and secrecy can isolate you. Be blunt: stop tolerating sloppy excuses and stop using work as a shield from feelings. Confront habits that drain you, or the body will force a pause.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Keep a simple daily checklist to channel perfection into progress, not paralysis.
  • Schedule regular social outreach — one meaningful contact per week — to use your 11th-house luck.
  • Try bodywork (physio, yoga) for lower-back strength and breathing techniques for head/ENT tension.
  • Journal one private emotion per day to soften Pluto-Moon intensity and practice asking for help.
  • Time big career moves in favorable Jupiter or Mars transits; avoid rushed partnership decisions during Rahu storms.

Yearly Predictions

As you embark on the journey of 2025, the cosmos align to bring forth a year of profound transformation and growth. The sub-cycle of Rahu, the planet of change and evolution, activates your 12th house, urging you to confront your inner demons and embrace the power of self-discovery. This journey will not be without its challenges, as Rahu's placement in an enemy sign creates a sense of competition and adverse situations. However, with the benefic influence of Venus, you will find the strength and resilience to overcome obstacles and blocks, ultimately achieving progress and gains. The first half of the...

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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: August 26, 1997
  • India: August 26, 1997
  • Philippines: August 26, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1997
  • Canada: August 26, 1997
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 26, 1994
  • India: August 26, 1995
  • Philippines: August 26, 1995
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1996
  • Canada: August 26, 1995

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 26, 1995
  • India: August 26, 1997
  • Philippines: August 26, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1996
  • Canada: August 26, 1995

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 26, 1997
  • India: August 26, 1999
  • Philippines: August 26, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 2000
  • Canada: August 26, 1997

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 26, 1995
  • India: August 26, 1997
  • Philippines: August 26, 1995
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1995
  • Canada: August 26, 1995
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 26, 1997
  • India: August 26, 2000
  • Philippines: August 26, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1997
  • Canada: August 26, 1997

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

  • United States: August 26, 2000
  • India: August 26, 2000
  • Philippines: August 26, 1997
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1997
  • Canada: August 26, 1998

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

  • India: August 26, 1997
  • Canada: August 26, 1998
  • United States: August 26, 2000
  • Philippines: August 26, 2000
  • United Kingdom: August 26, 1997

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 26, 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

  • August 26, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 347 days away.

Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 26, 1979

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 26, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2025
Sun 2 Virgo 26 3 Virgo 17 17 Libra 21
Moon 11 Libra 6 8 Libra 23 28 Gemini 42
Mercury 16 Leo 16 17 Leo 0 6 Scorpio 3
Venus 2 Virgo 39 0 Leo 42 29 Libra 50
Mars 11 Cancer 35 12 Libra 13 9 Leo 33
Jupiter 22 Leo 46 16 Cancer 50 2 Virgo 9
Saturn 15 Virgo 42 0 Aries 17 21 Virgo 22
Uranus 17 Scorpio 23 1 Gemini 26 19 Scorpio 20
Neptune 17 Sagittarius 44 1 Aries 29 18 Sagittarius 12
Pluto 17 Libra 24 1 Aquarius 52 19 Libra 4
Rahu 8 Virgo 39 18 Pisces 55 6 Virgo 13
Ketu 8 Pisces 39 18 Virgo 55 6 Pisces 13

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