Born on 31 August, 1979 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

46 years, 12 days

Your next birthday is 352 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Friday

243rd day of the year 1979.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Goat (羊)

Roman Numerals

XXXI-VIII-MCMLXXIX

XLVI years old

Timings

Sunrise: 05:08 Sunset: 18:52

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 31, 1979

Born on August 31, 1979 : You turn steady ambition into something people notice

Practical leader: 6 planets cluster in your public sector (10th-from-Moon), pushing you toward responsibility and visible work.
Deeply feeling and imaginative: Neptune conjunct Moon makes you empathetic, creative, and sometimes blurred about boundaries.
Strategic and steady: Life Path 2 (cooperation) plus Birth Number 4 (discipline) give you planning skills and financial sense.
Intensity under the surface: Mars in the 8th and Pluto in the 11th add private power, loyalty—and occasional jealousy.

You’ve spent years building competence and reputation. Now you want meaning, not just a title. Picture yourself as someone who shows up, gets things done, and still feels things deeply. That combination—practical muscle with a tender interior—shapes how you lead, teach, and love. Read on to see how it looks in everyday life and what to watch for next.

Personality : Brave

You act with a quiet courage. The heavy cluster in your 10th-from-Moon (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu) makes you career-focused, reliable, and good at public roles. Neptune touching the Moon softens you: you respond to people, sense moods, and imagine better outcomes. Still, impatience with half-effort and a streak of jealousy can flare when commitment is missing. You’re optimistic at heart; this optimism fuels your next move and points to where your talents land.

Talent and Abilities : Practical strategist

Your gifts are practical intelligence and planning. You think like a project manager and feel like an artist—numbers, systems, and aesthetics all work for you. You learn fast in tech, finance, or marketing, and you present well because Mercury sits with your public drive. Unconsciously you seek stability: your Birth Number 4 anchors you to routine, while Life Path 2 asks you to cooperate. That mix makes you a dependable problem-solver who quietly aims for long-term legacy.

Blind Spots : Protective, then possessive

People often read you as confident; behind that is sensitivity. Neptune-Moon can blur facts and feelings, so you sometimes make decisions based on hope, not data. Mars in the 8th fuels secrecy and occasional retaliation when hurt. You may hold grudges or test loyalty. Others see your authority but not your inner needs, which can make relationships tense. Recognize this pattern and you’ll turn an interpersonal blind spot into a skill.

Karmic Lessons : Balance public duty with private roots

Your chart points to a life theme: serve and be seen. Rahu and many planets in the 10th-from-Moon tug you toward reputation and achievement. Yet the Moon’s South Node in the 4th suggests past ties to home and comfort you’re meant to transform. The lesson: build responsibility without abandoning intimacy. Saturn’s cycles will test patience; when Saturn or Jupiter transit your public sector, expect milestones that press this balance into view.

Family and Environment : Mixed arts + technical background

Your household background is likely practical with creative leanings—think engineers, teachers, artists, or someone who speaks or teaches for work. Childhood felt stable and encouraging of persistence. Siblings or close relatives may be well educated and slightly competitive. Family support helped you develop discipline, but public reputation sometimes overshadowed private needs. That tension explains why you keep returning to questions about legacy and belonging.

Health and Habits : Sensitive system, routine helps

You respond strongly to what you eat and how you sleep. You prefer fresh food and notice scents and flavors (your nose matters). Late nights fuel creativity but can stress nerves and joints over time. Watch eyes, thyroid sensitivity, and posture if you work long horas at screens. Small, steady habits—regular sleep, fresh meals, and short walks—give outsized returns. When Mars or Saturn make tough aspects, your body will tell you first; listen then.

Education and Student Life : Disciplined learner

You study with focus. Maths, structured subjects, IT and anything that rewards order suit you. You may have paused at times but end up with solid qualifications—often more than one certificate or degree. Teachers notice you; you make a good tutor or trainer. That foundation becomes a springboard into careers that need both accuracy and public voice. Keep that curiosity alive and it will steer your next step.

Work, Money and Career : Public success, multiple streams

Your career shows upward momentum. With key planets in the 10th-from-Moon you aim for visible roles—management, finance, consulting, teaching, or technical leadership. You handle money with care and can run a business or be a reliable senior hire. If you’re male: careers linked to government, technical leadership, or high-responsibility roles may fit. If you’re female: leadership, public teaching, or creative business roles are likely. Transits of Saturn, Jupiter, and Rahu will mark growth periods and push new opportunities.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal but wary

You crave commitment and are easily hurt by flakiness. Neptune-Moon makes you romantic and forgiving; Mars in the 8th brings passion and intensity. That mix is magnetic but can attract partners who test your trust. Expect small fights over restlessness; they come from both your need for security and your desire for excitement. If you’re male: your wife may be accomplished, proud, and career-minded—she elevates your public life. If you’re female: your husband may be intellectual, curious, and often busy with study or travel. Watch jealousy—your chart holds it as a recurring theme—and know that Venus and Mars transits will heighten attraction and conflict. Use those cycles to repair rather than react.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Control, suspicion, and burnout

Be blunt: jealousy, secret-keeping, and a need for control can cost you close relationships. You may punish by withdrawal or planning revenge. Over-commitment to work risks fatigue and joint, nervous complaints. Your edge is strategic patience; misuse it and you create enemies. Face these tendencies head-on and you’ll turn them into discipline and deep loyalty instead.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

Build a 90-day plan: anchor big goals with weekly rituals (Birth Number 4 loves rhythm).
Practice boundary language: name what you need before you react—this reduces jealous spikes.
Track transits briefly: note Saturn/Jupiter/Pluto/Mars shifts—big moves often follow them.
Try simple tools: a budgeting app, a sleep tracker, and a short nightly journal to separate fact from feeling.
Work with a coach or therapist on trust patterns; small daily practices change long-term behavior.

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What happened on August 31, 1979

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August 31, 1979 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1979 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 31, 1997
India: August 31, 1997
Philippines: August 31, 1997
United Kingdom: August 31, 1997
Canada: August 31, 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 31, 1994
India: August 31, 1995
Philippines: August 31, 1995
United Kingdom: August 31, 1996
Canada: August 31, 1995

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 31, 1995
India: August 31, 1997
Philippines: August 31, 1997
United Kingdom: August 31, 1996
Canada: August 31, 1995

Full Driving License

United States: August 31, 1997
India: August 31, 1999
Philippines: August 31, 1997
United Kingdom: August 31, 2000
Canada: August 31, 1997

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 31, 1995
India: August 31, 1997
Philippines: August 31, 1995
United Kingdom: August 31, 1995
Canada: August 31, 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 31, 1997
India: August 31, 2000
Philippines: August 31, 1997
United Kingdom: August 31, 1997
Canada: August 31, 1997

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

United States: August 31, 2000
India: August 31, 2000
Philippines: August 31, 1997
United Kingdom: August 31, 1997
Canada: August 31, 1998

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

India: August 31, 1997
Canada: August 31, 1998
United States: August 31, 2000
Philippines: August 31, 2000
United Kingdom: August 31, 1997

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

October 1, 2025

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Your next birthday

August 31, 2026 is on a Monday.
Your next birthday is 352 days away.

Ephemeris for August 31, 1979

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 31, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025
Sun	7 Virgo 16	8 Virgo 7	22 Libra 18
Moon	13 Sagittarius 29	8 Sagittarius 10	29 Leo 24
Mercury	25 Leo 1	25 Leo 41	13 Scorpio 5
Venus	8 Virgo 51	6 Leo 41	6 Scorpio 4
Mars	14 Cancer 47	15 Libra 27	12 Leo 22
Jupiter	23 Leo 51	17 Cancer 45	3 Virgo 3
Saturn	16 Virgo 19	29 Pisces 57	21 Virgo 57
Uranus	17 Scorpio 32	1 Gemini 28	19 Scorpio 37
Neptune	17 Sagittarius 44	1 Aries 22	18 Sagittarius 19
Pluto	17 Libra 33	1 Aquarius 46	19 Libra 16
Rahu	8 Virgo 23	18 Pisces 39	5 Virgo 57
Ketu	8 Pisces 23	18 Virgo 39	5 Pisces 57

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025
Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025
Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025
Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025
Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025

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