Born on 15 August, 1985 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
40 years, 28 days

Your next birthday is 336 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Thursday

227th day of the year 1985.

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

XL years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:44 Sunset: 19:25

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 15, 1985

Born on August 15, 1985 : You lead with feeling — bold, focused, and quietly fierce.

  • Life Path 1 + Sun conjunct Moon: you’re a natural initiator who feels decisions deeply.
  • Mercury & Mars conjunct Moon: fast, intuitive thinking that can flare into quick action.
  • Jupiter in the 7th and Rahu in the 10th: partnership luck and strong public ambition.
  • Saturn & Pluto in the 4th: family karma and home issues push you toward transformation.

You’re the person who will start the project, carry its weight, and still notice how everyone else feels. That mix of drive and sensitivity makes you useful in teams, restless in routine, and oddly loyal to people others forget. Expect tensions to show up as moods, and notice how timing matters — planetary cycles (especially Mars, Saturn and Jupiter transits) can cramp or amplify these traits.

Personality : Emotional (you feel first, decide next)

You combine leadership with a vivid inner life. Sun conjunct Moon means your outer will and inner need usually point the same way — when you commit, you mean it. Mercury and Mars close to the Moon make your thoughts quick and emotionally charged: you’ll make a bold call, then replay it at night. You want fairness and bravery; you hate laziness. That internal alignment gives you momentum — but it also makes your moods matter to your choices, and that’s where your talent story begins.

Talent and Abilities : Initiative (you start things others join)

Life Path 1 gives initiative. Birth number 6 adds responsibility and a talent for care. Together you excel at roles that need a leader who listens: small business owner, research lead, tech founder, or creative director. Venus in the 12th points to private artistic or service gifts; Jupiter in the 7th helps you grow through partnerships. Unconscious motive: you push to be first because recognition soothes an old sense of restriction — a pattern that shows up strongest during Rahu or Jupiter cycles.

Blind Spots : Guarded (you defend fairness; sometimes too hard)

You prize justice and can feel vengeful when crossed. That sting comes from Mars–Moon energy: anger protects you. Yet holding grudges costs you reputation and intimacy. People see you as fair but intense; they may also feel shut out when you withdraw. Mix in a pessimistic streak and you risk turning small slights into long memories. The most useful move is to catch the flash of anger before it becomes action — a skill that pays off in relationships and work.

Karmic Lessons : Home as school (you inherit heavy lessons)

Saturn and Pluto in the 4th plus Moon’s South Node point to ancestral duties and deep family patterns. You may inherit property, rules, or emotional debt that must be transformed rather than denied. That pressure teaches you endurance and later authority. Karma asks you to move from clinging to legacy toward claiming your own place in the world — a shift likely to intensify during Saturn or Pluto transits to the 4th house.

Family and Environment : Complex roots, public reputation

Your family background likely mixes status and struggle: relatives in medicine, jewels/tech, or temple/trust work are possible, and siblings may settle abroad. A parent — often the father — has public recognition but ups and downs in career. The home taught you resilience. Those early limits push you to build a visible life, and that push often becomes the engine for career ambition.

Health and Habits : Digestive and stress-sensitive

Watch digestion, weight, and stress. Neptune near the 6th signals a need to clarify routines: vague diet choices or skipping checks can catch up. Mars–Moon reactivity means stress shows in stomach or sleep. Simple fixes — regular meals, walking, breathwork — cut the noise. Pay attention during Saturn or Mars transit periods; they often trigger flare-ups and signal a chance to reset habits.

Education and Student Life : Comfortable home base, practical training

You likely learned best in a secure home setting and may have pursued technical or research subjects (science, engineering, medicine, or electronics). Teachers and mentors matter to you; you respond to practical training and internships. Studying abroad or moving for school is possible and beneficial. Your learning style mixes intuition with hands-on focus, which prepares you for careers that ask both brain and heart.

Work, Money and Career : Ambitious in public, loyal in partnership

Rahu in the 10th pushes you toward a noticeable career — sometimes unconventional. Jupiter in the 7th suggests money through partnerships, commissions, or marriage ties. Good fits: research, IT, jewellery/gemmology, banking/finance, medicine (especially gynecology) or creative tech. You may start slow due to family obligations, but you build authority. Expect career waves during Jupiter and Rahu cycles; when those align, public success follows.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intense, private, and partnership-focused

You love deeply and sometimes privately: Venus in the 12th makes romance a refuge and a secret act of service. Mars–Moon brings passion and quick temper. If you marry, loyalty runs deep — but you may test partners with high fairness standards. If you’re male: your wife may be career-focused, possibly older or from a different background; marriage can come later or suddenly. If you’re female: your husband may link to water, medicine, research, or public service and may be attached to family. In either case, Jupiter’s support of the 7th brings growth through marriage — yet Rahu’s role can introduce unusual timing or public pressure. Work on forgiveness; cycles of Jupiter and Venus will reward generosity in love.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Pride, grudges, and impatience

Be blunt: your pride and tendency to keep scores will cost you valued relationships and opportunities. You can be quick to judge lazy people, yet slip into comfort yourself. You may also push through health warning signs until an accident or illness forces change. Face these edges now — they blunt your leadership if left unsharpened — and remember that timing (Saturn cycles, Mars transits) often forces the lesson.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Journal one irritation a day to stop grudges becoming action.
  • Use breathwork (5–5–5) when Mars flares; it cools reactive energy fast.
  • Set a 12-week public goal during a Jupiter/Rahu window to channel ambition.
  • Protect digestion: regular meals, fiber, and a sleep routine reduce mood swings.
  • Therapy or family mediation helps unlock 4th‑house karma; use it before crises.

Start with one small habit this week — the rest will line up with your drive.


Yearly Predictions

2025 holds immense promise and potential for you, a journey of transformation and growth. As Saturn, the planet of discipline and hard work, graces your fourth house, you'll find renewed focus on domestic matters and family connections. This is an opportune time to nurture relationships, resolve past conflicts, and create a harmonious home environment. However, the presence of malefic Ketu alongside Saturn may bring some challenges and obstacles in your endeavors. Be prepared to face setbacks and difficulties, but remember that these experiences are opportunities for growth and learning. The transit of Jupiter through your eleventh house in the first...

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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 15, 2003
  • India: August 15, 2003
  • Philippines: August 15, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2003
  • Canada: August 15, 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 15, 2000
  • India: August 15, 2001
  • Philippines: August 15, 2001
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2002
  • Canada: August 15, 2001

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 15, 2001
  • India: August 15, 2003
  • Philippines: August 15, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2002
  • Canada: August 15, 2001

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 15, 2003
  • India: August 15, 2005
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  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2006
  • Canada: August 15, 2003

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 15, 2001
  • India: August 15, 2003
  • Philippines: August 15, 2001
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2001
  • Canada: August 15, 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 15, 2003
  • India: August 15, 2006
  • Philippines: August 15, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2003
  • Canada: August 15, 2003

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

  • United States: August 15, 2006
  • India: August 15, 2006
  • Philippines: August 15, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2003
  • Canada: August 15, 2004

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

  • India: August 15, 2003
  • Canada: August 15, 2004
  • United States: August 15, 2006
  • Philippines: August 15, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 15, 2003

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 15, 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 15, 2026 is on a Saturday.
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Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 15, 1985

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 15, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 15, 2025
Sun 22 Leo 23 22 Leo 42 1 Libra 9
Moon 7 Leo 37 10 Taurus 2 6 Aquarius 10
Mercury 15 Leo 3 5 Leo 10 2 Libra 22
Venus 14 Cancer 52 17 Cancer 39 2 Virgo 37
Mars 13 Leo 35 5 Libra 12 9 Virgo 0
Jupiter 10 Aquarius 36 14 Cancer 41 7 Aquarius 13
Saturn 22 Scorpio 6 0 Aries 55 24 Scorpio 31
Uranus 14 Sagittarius 0 1 Gemini 17 14 Sagittarius 25
Neptune 1 Capricorn 2 1 Aries 43 0 Capricorn 52
Pluto 2 Scorpio 14 2 Aquarius 5 3 Scorpio 21
Rahu 13 Taurus 10 19 Pisces 30 11 Taurus 3
Ketu 13 Scorpio 10 19 Virgo 30 11 Scorpio 3

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