Born on 16 August, 1980 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
45 years, 27 days

Your next birthday is 337 days away.

Life Path Number
6

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

229th day of the year 1980.

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

XLV years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:46 Sunset: 19:23

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 16, 1980

Born on August 16, 1980 : You lead with flair and care with conviction.

  • Life path 6 • Birth number 7 — you balance responsibility with a quiet search for meaning.
  • Social spotlight — Sun and Jupiter sit in the 11th house, so groups and networks lift you up.
  • Career voice — Mercury and Rahu in the 10th link your reputation to communication and ambition.
  • Private depth — Mars, Saturn and Pluto in the 12th plus Uranus conjunct the Moon point to hidden emotional power and sudden feelings.

You show up like a familiar main-street performer: visible, practiced, responsible. People trust you to get things done. Yet beneath the stage lights you carry private work — old loyalties, quiet repairs, and a need to understand why you do what you do. That contrast becomes your map for growth.

Personality : Social Performer

You are social and attention-friendly, a person who likes to be seen and to help. With Sun & Jupiter in the 11th, you thrive in groups and often lead community efforts. Your Life path 6 pushes you to care for others; your Birth number 7 nudges you inward for answers. Picture yourself organizing a neighborhood fundraiser: you take the mic, then quietly check on the volunteers the next day. That blend of stage and service defines you — and it points to how your talents will show up next.

Talent and Abilities : Strategic Networker

Your gift is turning conversation into opportunity. With Mercury + Rahu in the 10th, you sell ideas, lead teams, or shape public messages. Venus in the 9th gives taste for travel, philosophy, and international ties; Neptune in the 2nd adds an artistic view of value. You’re financially smart and chase excellence — real estate, teaching, consulting, or roles in travel and transport fit. When Jupiter cycles through your 11th, expect network windfalls; when Saturn presses your 12th, refine how you show up.

Blind Spots : Private Saboteur

On stage you look confident; inside you can be easily frustrated and struggle with low self-worth. Uranus conjunct the Moon creates sudden mood shifts that confuse others. Three heavy planets in the 12th (Mars, Saturn, Pluto) mean hidden anger, self-sabotage, or quiet exile at times. People may label you inconsistent because you flash brilliance and then withdraw. Awareness helps: when you notice the pull to hide, you can choose a steadier response — and that leads into the deeper lessons you carry.

Karmic Lessons : Duty, Release, Quiet Work

Your chart asks for responsible love and the courage to let go. Moon’s South Node in the 4th points to old attachments to home and mothering patterns; the 12th-house cluster asks you to clear hidden debts — emotional or practical. Life will repeatedly hand you chances to serve without applause, to repair rather than parade. These are not punishments; they are the way you build a stronger public life. Expect these themes to deepen during Saturn and Pluto cycles.

Family and Environment : Rooted, Traditional, Complex

Your home background is practical and often traditional. Support from your mother mattered early; that bond can carry attachment issues later. Family assets or property are likely part of the story, and siblings may sometimes doubt you while you hold the family together. There can be old family obligations that surface during career moves. These patterns shape how you give and expect support — and they show where emotional clarity can change outcomes.

Health and Habits : Watch stress and respiratory health

Charts show sensitivity around nerves, ENT or breathing issues in the family, and occasional digestive tension. You do best with steady routines: sleep, light cardio (walking), and stress management. Be mindful of footwear and the tendency to push through fatigue. When Mars or Saturn are active in transit, use smaller habits to keep your system steady — that daily discipline will repay you in energy and calm.

Education and Student Life : Focused Scholar

You likely built a small library, earned school recognitions, and kept a focused approach to learning. You want depth (that 7 energy) and practical skill — engineering, MBA-type studies, technology, or traditional wisdom appeal. Frustration can arrive when results slow down; patience and structured study turn that appetite into lasting expertise. This schooling feeds directly into career moves later on.

Work, Money and Career : Public communicator with practical instincts

With reputation tied to speech and ambition, roles in communications, teaching, consulting, travel, or transport fit well. Networks (11th house) open doors; your financial taste can be artistic or unclear (Neptune 2nd), so guard against vague income ideas. Real estate and inherited property may appear. Loans come easily but repayment deserves focus. When Jupiter favors your networks, seize partnerships; when Saturn tests the 12th, tidy contracts and obligations.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Supportive partner, friction included

You want a partner who is grounded and sincere. Venus in the 9th often brings mates who teach, travel, or broaden your worldview. You dislike escapism; you prefer someone spiritual but practical. If you're male: your wife may work in writing, teaching, PR, or IT and could travel or relocate. If you're female: your husband may connect to land, finance, property, or technical work and may carry dependents or obligations. Partners tend to support your public aims, but debates over timing, money, and independence can recur. Uranus–Moon energy brings sudden closeness and unexpected distance; honest boundary work during major transits can stabilize the relationship.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Pride, impatience, private self-sabotage

Be blunt with yourself: public confidence can mask inner doubt. You perform and then hide. That pattern erodes trust and wastes momentum. Financial fuzziness and avoidance of hard talks create repeated problems. Face loans, clear family expectations, and learn to accept criticism without retreat. Break these habits and your natural gifts turn into steady achievement.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Create a simple debt plan and automate payments — reduce Neptune-induced vagueness about money.
  • Daily 10–20 minute solitude practice (meditation or journaling) to work 12th-house themes.
  • Grow your network: aim for two meaningful new contacts a month; Jupiter transits reward consistency.
  • Use your voice professionally — speaking, podcasting, or writing to leverage Mercury in the 10th.
  • Prioritize ENT/respiratory checks and daily walking to ground nerves during tense transits.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds a plethora of opportunities and challenges for you, dear individual born on 16th August 1980. As you embark on this transformative journey, the cosmos align to guide you towards personal growth and fulfillment. The first half of the year brings forth a period of introspection and reflection. Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and expansion, transits through your 8th house, inviting you to delve into the depths of your psyche and uncover hidden truths. This introspective journey may bring forth emotional challenges and confrontations with your inner demons, but it also presents an opportunity for profound healing...

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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 16, 1998
  • India: August 16, 1998
  • Philippines: August 16, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1998
  • Canada: August 16, 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 16, 1995
  • India: August 16, 1996
  • Philippines: August 16, 1996
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1997
  • Canada: August 16, 1996

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 16, 1996
  • India: August 16, 1998
  • Philippines: August 16, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1997
  • Canada: August 16, 1996

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 16, 1998
  • India: August 16, 2000
  • Philippines: August 16, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 2001
  • Canada: August 16, 1998

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 16, 1996
  • India: August 16, 1998
  • Philippines: August 16, 1996
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1996
  • Canada: August 16, 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 16, 1998
  • India: August 16, 2001
  • Philippines: August 16, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1998
  • Canada: August 16, 1998

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

  • United States: August 16, 2001
  • India: August 16, 2001
  • Philippines: August 16, 1998
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1998
  • Canada: August 16, 1999

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

  • India: August 16, 1998
  • Canada: August 16, 1999
  • United States: August 16, 2001
  • Philippines: August 16, 2001
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 1998

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 16, 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 16, 2026 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 337 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 16, 1980

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 16, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025
Sun 23 Leo 32 23 Leo 39 7 Libra 15
Moon 24 Libra 13 24 Taurus 16 26 Gemini 24
Mercury 12 Leo 58 5 Leo 41 0 Scorpio 17
Venus 8 Cancer 4 18 Cancer 49 24 Leo 39
Mars 21 Libra 43 5 Libra 50 21 Scorpio 34
Jupiter 14 Virgo 38 14 Cancer 53 24 Virgo 17
Saturn 26 Virgo 2 0 Aries 52 1 Libra 27
Uranus 21 Scorpio 41 1 Gemini 18 23 Scorpio 8
Neptune 19 Sagittarius 58 1 Aries 42 20 Sagittarius 9
Pluto 19 Libra 37 2 Aquarius 4 21 Libra 7
Rahu 19 Leo 48 19 Pisces 27 17 Leo 25
Ketu 19 Aquarius 48 19 Virgo 27 17 Aquarius 25

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