Born on 12 August, 1980 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
45 years, 1 month

Your next birthday is 333 days away.

Life Path Number
2

Numerology

Day of the Week
Tuesday

225th day of the year 1980.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Monkey (猴)
Roman Numerals
XII-VIII-MCMLXXX

XLV years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:39 Sunset: 19:31

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 12, 1980

Born on August 12, 1980 : You present like a bright stage light — and keep a quiet room behind it

  • Life Path 2, Birth Number 3: you’re cooperative and creative, drawn to communication and partnerships.
  • Major placements: Sun, Mercury and Rahu in the 12th from the Moon; Jupiter conjunct the Moon; Venus in the 11th; Mars, Saturn and Pluto in the 2nd — a mix of private depth and drive for resources.
  • You come off confident and attention-loving, yet you carry private sensitivity and spiritual curiosity; good with mediation, craftsmanship or advisory work.
  • Family roots matter. Expect mother’s strong influence, early education distractions, and a practical streak around money and property.

You likely move through life like a radio host who loves the mic but writes poems in the green room. That public brightness — confident, sometimes showy — masks a need for quiet, meaning, and careful planning. This profile fits someone who wants to be seen and also wants to be understood. Read on; the next part shows how that intensity becomes talent.

Personality : Confident Performer

You come across as bold and self-assured. Jupiter conjunct your Moon gives emotional warmth and optimism, so people find you generous and upbeat. At the same time, Sun and Mercury in the Moon’s 12th house suggest you process much of your inner life privately — you think in solitude, then perform. For example, you may rehearse a speech or a presentation alone and then light up a room. That contrast — public shine, private depth — shapes how you lead, teach or entertain. This pattern points directly to the skills you’ll use in work and relationships.

Talent and Abilities : Disciplined Mediator

Your strengths are practical discipline and communication. Mars, Saturn and Pluto in the 2nd (values and resources) make you serious about money and results; you combine persistence with a knack for negotiation. Life Path 2 gives you a mediator’s touch, while Birth Number 3 brings creativity and a way with words. Unconscious motive: you perform to secure belonging and emotional safety. That motive can push you into leadership roles or crafts where you both create and protect value. Notice how this skill set naturally leads into both career choices and family roles.

Blind Spots : Flashy, then fragile

Outward confidence can hide sensitivity. When you feel insecure — often tied to early maternal anxiety or a history of distracted schooling — you may overcompensate by showing off or rushing decisions. People may read you as arrogant when you’re actually trying to be sure of yourself. The Moon’s South Node in the 6th suggests old habits of overworking or serving until exhaustion. If you don’t slow down, small mistakes in speech or money can cost you trust. This vulnerability steers you toward your karmic lessons next.

Karmic Lessons : Service, boundaries, and honest earning

Your chart asks you to balance service with self-care. Sun/Mercury/Rahu in the 12th point to past-life or deep psychological themes: silence, sacrifice, and hidden learning. Jupiter with the Moon wants emotional growth and faith; the South Node in the 6th nudges you to transform old service patterns. Practically, you’re learning to set clear boundaries and to claim fair payment for help you give. This lesson shapes how you relate at home and in business — and shows up clearly during major planetary cycles and transits.

Family and Environment : Practical roots, strong mother influence

Your home life blends public reputation and hands-on business. Parents likely had trade, agriculture, or small industries in the background; grandfather may have been well-known locally. Mother figures are influential but may carry anxiety; father is sociable and practical. A family mystic or psychic is possible. You inherit a sense of duty and the pattern of keeping family affairs public while nursing private worries. These dynamics explain why money, property paperwork and reputation become recurring themes in your life.

Health and Habits : Watch ENT, skin and stress

Health notes point to ENT sensitivity, skin or burn marks, and occasional accidents. Mental stress from early-life anxiety can become physical — wheezing or sleep issues during busy stretches. Neptune in the 4th and the 12th placements urge rest and quiet routines. Simple habits — regular breathing practice, ENT check-ups, and slower driving — lower the odds of recurring problems. Watch for intensifications during Saturn or Uranus transits when routines and accidents tend to spike.

Education and Student Life : Bright but distracted

Schooling may have felt uneven: interest, then apathy; a few backlogs or starts and stops in higher study. Technical or scientific streams fit (engineering, electronics), yet your creative side pulls you to arts or communication. You often learn better when study ties to a real project. If you left a degree, correspondence or later completion is likely. Your growth comes from combining technical skills with people skills — a theme that leads into career choices next.

Work, Money and Career : Practical, multiple streams

You earn through solid effort and sometimes through family lines. Mars/Saturn/Pluto in your 2nd house create drive and seriousness around money; early earning and foreign income are possible. If you’re male, you may gravitate toward earth- or machine-related fields (construction, engineering, automotive, finance). If you’re female, you may find success in communication, teaching, IT or design. Careers that fit: finance, craftsmanship, media, healing arts, teaching, or advisory roles. Pay attention to property documentation and partner-run businesses; transits of Saturn will test and discipline your income paths.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Steady heart, delayed starts

You love with loyalty but you may marry after some trials. If you’re male: your wife may come from a different state or background, well-educated, possibly working in teaching, IT, languages or computers; she may be multilingual and independent. If you’re female: your husband may be tied to land, property or technical work, with strong discipline and many dependents. You attract partners who value your mediation and practical support. At first you may appear flashy and entertaining; your partner will learn you’re quietly devoted. Expect some marriage delays or early friction; once past the initial tests, the bond tends to stabilize. Your partner often finds you dramatic in public but deeply tender in private — that contrast is part of your appeal. Major relationship shifts often happen during Jupiter or Saturn transits; use those times to renegotiate roles and finances.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Guard your paperwork and your impulse

Be blunt with yourself: you can be impatient, wasteful, and poor at saving unless you automate it. Property purchases can bring documentation trouble; politics or government work carries risk. Education starts may stall; accidents or ENT issues can recur without care. Your temper flares at slowness and tactless people — that anger can burn bridges. Face these obstacles by practicing restraint, getting legal checks, and building disciplined money systems. Next are concrete steps to help you move forward.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set automatic savings and a separate emergency fund; consider accountability with a trusted partner.
  • Schedule regular ENT and respiratory check-ups; add breathwork or 15 minutes of daily quiet.
  • Channel showy energy into public speaking, teaching or short video content — rehearse privately first.
  • When buying property, get full legal due diligence; avoid rushed instalment deals.
  • Use mediation or counselling to transform old service habits into healthy boundaries; revisit during Saturn/Jupiter transits.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense potential for personal and professional growth, dear seeker. As you navigate through the sub-cycle of Mercury, which runs from December 2023 to June 2025, you will encounter a period of intense mental activity and heightened communication. Embrace this energy to enhance your perception, logical reasoning, and adaptability. Engage in intellectual pursuits, expand your knowledge, and explore new avenues of learning. However, be mindful of the challenges that may arise due to Mercury's placement in an enemy sign. Adverse situations and obstacles may test your resilience, but remember to approach them with a strategic mindset. 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 12, 1998
  • India: August 12, 1998
  • Philippines: August 12, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1998
  • Canada: August 12, 1998
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 12, 1995
  • India: August 12, 1996
  • Philippines: August 12, 1996
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1997
  • Canada: August 12, 1996

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 12, 1996
  • India: August 12, 1998
  • Philippines: August 12, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1997
  • Canada: August 12, 1996

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 12, 1998
  • India: August 12, 2000
  • Philippines: August 12, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2001
  • Canada: August 12, 1998

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 12, 1996
  • India: August 12, 1998
  • Philippines: August 12, 1996
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1996
  • Canada: August 12, 1996
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 12, 1998
  • India: August 12, 2001
  • Philippines: August 12, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1998
  • Canada: August 12, 1998

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

  • United States: August 12, 2001
  • India: August 12, 2001
  • Philippines: August 12, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1998
  • Canada: August 12, 1999

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

  • India: August 12, 1998
  • Canada: August 12, 1999
  • United States: August 12, 2001
  • Philippines: August 12, 2001
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 1998

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 12, 2026

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 12, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
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Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 12, 1980

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 12, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025
Sun 19 Leo 42 19 Leo 49 3 Libra 19
Moon 6 Virgo 20 27 Pisces 34 28 Aries 20
Mercury 5 Leo 23 4 Leo 18 24 Libra 52
Venus 4 Cancer 36 14 Cancer 7 20 Leo 8
Mars 19 Libra 13 3 Libra 19 18 Scorpio 48
Jupiter 13 Virgo 48 14 Cancer 5 23 Virgo 26
Saturn 25 Virgo 35 1 Aries 4 0 Libra 57
Uranus 21 Scorpio 38 1 Gemini 13 22 Scorpio 57
Neptune 20 Sagittarius 1 1 Aries 47 20 Sagittarius 5
Pluto 19 Libra 31 2 Aquarius 9 20 Libra 58
Rahu 20 Leo 1 19 Pisces 40 17 Leo 38
Ketu 20 Aquarius 1 19 Virgo 40 17 Aquarius 38

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