Born on 4 August, 1985 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aquarius

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
40 years, 1 month, 8 days

Your next birthday is 325 days away.

Life Path Number
8

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

216th day of the year 1985.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Roman Numerals
IV-VIII-MCMLXXXV

XL years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:26 Sunset: 19:46

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 4, 1985

Born on August 4, 1985 : You balance bold ambition with a playful, persuasive heart

  • Life Path 8 — you aim for power, stability, and measurable success.
  • Creative spark: Sun, Mercury and Mars in the Moon’s 5th house — quick wit, performance, playful risk‑taking.
  • Deep turning points: Saturn and Pluto in the Moon’s 8th house — transformation through shared resources and trials.
  • Network boost: Jupiter in the Moon’s 11th house — friends and groups open doors, often after relocation.

You’re someone who wants meaning and results. You make people laugh and then quietly take charge. That mix — a desire to be liked plus a drive to build — gives you an edge. At 40, many of those inner tensions feel sharper; choices that once felt small now carry weight. The chapters ahead are about using your charm to do business with integrity and depth.

Personality : Empathetic, indecisive

Your core blends empathy with hesitation. With three planets in the Moon’s 5th house, you show warmth, humor, and an urge to perform—on stage, in meetings, or in intimate moments. You want people to feel seen, so you slow down decisions when outcomes affect others. That caution is useful. It also makes you avoid hard calls. You like people who can hold themselves—self-controlled people—and you bristle when others are tactless or graceless. Letting small risks through will unlock more of your creative life.

Talent and Abilities : Natural communicator

You speak well and remember details. Mercury in the 5th gives quick, witty expression; Jupiter in the 11th magnifies your social reach. You’re good at teaching, pitching, or running projects where charm meets strategy. Unconscious motives include a need for approval and a hunger for influence — both fuel your work ethic. When you align playfulness with structure you become persuasive and effective. Notice how networking seasons and Jupiter cycles amplify your opportunities.

Blind Spots : Quick to judge

You can be blunt and impatient when people don’t meet your standards. That harshness comes from a protective place: you hate wasted energy. You may hand out unsolicited fixes, then wonder why friends pull away. Indecision and people‑pleasing can cancel each other out — you wait, then act sharply. Over time that pattern erodes trust unless you practice clearer boundaries and softer delivery. Watch how stress brings this behavior out; transits from Saturn tend to expose it most clearly.

Karmic Lessons : Power with responsibility

Your Life Path 8 and planets in the 8th house point to lessons about control, shared money, and trust. You are learning to manage power without becoming controlling. Rahu (the North Node) in the 2nd house shifts focus to money, speech, and family values; the South Node in the 8th asks you to release old patterns around secrecy or hoarding. These are not abstract tests — they show up as real negotiations, inheritances, or partnerships that ask for honesty. Face them and transformation follows.

Family and Environment : Big family, mixed stability

Your family background likely includes teachers, engineers or government service. Parents and older relatives may have moved or worked abroad. Your mother’s emotional ups and downs shaped how you read people early on; that sensitivity explains both your empathy and your indecision. Sibling rivalry can be sharp, and family reputation matters to you. These roots give both pressure and practical advantages — they push you to make something durable of your life.

Health and Habits : Stress shows in the head and throat

Tension tends to gather in your head, ears or throat. Headaches and ENT complaints appear when you carry anxiety in silence. You have good stamina in your legs and may prefer active outlets. Food—especially spicy flavors—can be a comfort and a risk. Simple habits help: consistent sleep, posture work, and a brief daily breathing practice will reduce flareups. When Saturn or Pluto intensify, physical symptoms often flag emotional work that needs attention.

Education and Student Life : Curious but inconsistent

You learn fast when you care; you also procrastinate when interest fades. Home life may have interfered with focus early on, yet your memory and speech skills helped you stand out. Technical or natural‑science fields suit you, and you may be drawn to teaching, geology/mineral work, or research. Studying away or relocating tends to open doors — academic moves often translate to career changes later on.

Work, Money and Career : Ambition meets public voice

You move between practical business sense and creative expression. Life Path 8 gives you appetite for status and money management; Jupiter in the 11th favors income through networks and groups. Saturn in the 8th advises caution with shared assets but promises deep reward for disciplined handling of other people’s money. Careers that fit: leadership roles, teaching, technical fields, property or niche businesses (beauty, garments, specialized trade). Expect big shifts during major planetary cycles — prepare to act when opportunity aligns with structure.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Playful, loyal, but selective

You fall for someone who can laugh with you and hold steady. You crave humor and romantic flair, but you also want restraint and reliability. That mix makes you selective: you’ll slow down before committing, and you’ll test whether affection can hold under pressure. You dislike tactlessness and flourish with a partner who balances calm and spontaneity. If you are male: your wife may be career‑minded — in writing, teaching, design, media, or tech — practical and often in the public eye. If you are female: your husband may come from a family tied to water, research, medicine or spiritual work; he may be loyal to tradition and family obligations. Relationships deepen when you balance independence with shared responsibility; transits of Jupiter and Saturn often mark the moments you commit or realign. Expect learning curves — and the kind of closeness that grows from tending hard realities together.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Hesitation costs you

You procrastinate on big calls and then justify the delay with analysis. You also swing between giving too much and becoming rigidly protective. That inconsistency damages trust and slows progress. Your temper can flare when cornered, and you can judge people too quickly. The blunt truth: if you keep waiting for perfect timing you’ll miss lifetime windows. Act with clearer criteria and accept imperfect outcomes more often.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set a decision rule: give yourself 48 hours for small choices, two weeks for larger ones — and then commit.
  • Money check: keep shared finances transparent; use a simple spreadsheet or an advisor for joint accounts.
  • Communication tool: practice short “I” statements and one compassionate pause before corrective feedback.
  • Health habit: daily 8–10 minute breathwork and a weekly ENT or posture check; cut late spicy meals on high‑stress days.
  • Career move: map three key contacts and reconnect during Jupiter and networking seasons; plan at least one relocation or training in the next 3–5 years.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense promise and opportunities for you, a 39-year-old individual born on August 4, 1985. As the sub-cycle of Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, influences your life from March 2023 to January 2026, you'll find yourself drawn towards new avenues of learning and exploration. Embrace this period to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and venture into uncharted territories. The first half of 2025 brings transformative shifts as Jupiter, the planet of growth and expansion, transits through your third house. This transit encourages you to break free from limitations, embrace change, and seek out new...

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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 4, 2003
  • India: August 4, 2003
  • Philippines: August 4, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 4, 2003
  • Canada: August 4, 2003
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 4, 2000
  • India: August 4, 2001
  • Philippines: August 4, 2001
  • United Kingdom: August 4, 2002
  • Canada: August 4, 2001

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 4, 2001
  • India: August 4, 2003
  • Philippines: August 4, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 4, 2002
  • Canada: August 4, 2001

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 4, 2003
  • India: August 4, 2005
  • Philippines: August 4, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 4, 2006
  • Canada: August 4, 2003

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 4, 2001
  • India: August 4, 2003
  • Philippines: August 4, 2001
  • United Kingdom: August 4, 2001
  • Canada: August 4, 2001
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 4, 2003
  • India: August 4, 2006
  • Philippines: August 4, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 4, 2003
  • Canada: August 4, 2003

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

  • United States: August 4, 2006
  • India: August 4, 2006
  • Philippines: August 4, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 4, 2003
  • Canada: August 4, 2004

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

  • India: August 4, 2003
  • Canada: August 4, 2004
  • United States: August 4, 2006
  • Philippines: August 4, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 4, 2003

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 4, 2031

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 4, 2026 is on a Tuesday.
  • Your next birthday is 325 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 4, 1985

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 4, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 4, 2025
Sun 11 Leo 50 12 Leo 9 20 Virgo 25
Moon 22 Pisces 12 12 Sagittarius 15 29 Leo 42
Mercury 23 Leo 7 6 Leo 42 11 Virgo 53
Venus 2 Cancer 10 4 Cancer 46 19 Leo 17
Mars 6 Leo 31 28 Virgo 19 2 Virgo 2
Jupiter 12 Aquarius 1 12 Cancer 25 7 Aquarius 44
Saturn 21 Scorpio 50 1 Aries 24 23 Scorpio 39
Uranus 14 Sagittarius 8 1 Gemini 2 14 Sagittarius 10
Neptune 1 Capricorn 13 1 Aries 55 0 Capricorn 50
Pluto 2 Scorpio 4 2 Aquarius 20 2 Scorpio 59
Rahu 13 Taurus 45 20 Pisces 5 11 Taurus 37
Ketu 13 Scorpio 45 20 Virgo 5 11 Scorpio 37

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