Born on 21 August, 1985 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

40 years, 22 days

Your next birthday is 342 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Wednesday

233rd day of the year 1985.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Ox (牛)

Roman Numerals

XXI-VIII-MCMLXXXV

XL years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:53 Sunset: 19:13

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on August 21, 1985

Born on August 21, 1985 : You quietly turn curiosity into steady wins

Life path 7 + Birth number 3: a private seeker who still knows how to speak to a crowd.
Saturn & Pluto conjunct Moon: deep emotional seriousness and an urge to transform old patterns.
Mercury & Mars in the 10th (from Moon) with Sun in the 11th: you build reputation through ideas and networks.

You were born into a moment when technology and big ideas started shaping careers. You tend to prefer meaning over flash: the Life Path 7 gives you a thoughtful, investigative bent, while the Birth Number 3 adds charm and a knack for expression. With Saturn and Pluto meeting your Moon, emotions carry weight — you don’t rush feelings. Expect key moments to deepen during planetary cycles like Saturn transits or Pluto phases; those times force change and reward steady work.

Personality : Diplomatic Strategist

You come across as calm, diplomatic, and careful. You dislike rush and impatience, and you prefer clear, straightforward people. At your best you’re the person who smooths a meeting and then quietly fixes the real problem—like a friend who brings snacks and also reads the budget. You can be slow to start; but once committed you show discipline and follow-through. The emotional weight from Saturn conjunct Moon gives you patience but also a tendency to hold back; this restraint becomes a strength when you need to lead with calm. That quiet control feeds your next layer of talent.

Talent and Abilities : Insightful Communicator

Your mind mixes research and showmanship. Mercury and Mars in the 10th house (from the Moon) point to a public-facing intellect — you think fast under pressure and can turn ideas into visible results. Neptune in the 3rd house adds imagination; you craft stories or technical explanations that feel fresh. Life Path 7 boosts investigative skill; Birth Number 3 makes whatever you find into something shareable. Unconscious motive: you seek meaning first, applause later. When Jupiter cycles favor your 4th house, your work gains a warmer, more stable base — talent finds a home.

Blind Spots : Reserved, then reactive

People may read you as distant or slow to commit. That reserve is protection: Moon conjunct South Node suggests comfortable patterns you repeat, even if they no longer serve you. You can test others and over-analyze motives until the moment you snap — then your response can feel intense. In relationships and teams this looks like careful listening followed by sudden withdrawal. Recognizing that pattern helps you choose one less defense and one more honest move; that small change leads naturally into addressing karmic themes.

Karmic Lessons : Releasing old emotional patterns

Your chart points to repeated emotional themes. The Moon conjunct the South Node and Pluto suggests unresolved family or childhood material that returns until you work through it. Rahu in the 7th house pushes you toward relationship lessons: partnerships will teach you what you must grow into. The task is to move from comfortable solo patterns (Moon–South Node) toward engagement with the world (Rahu). Planetary cycles — especially nodal shifts and Saturn tests — will highlight those lessons, sometimes abruptly. Each test is an invitation to change the script.

Family and Environment : Strong maternal influence

You likely had warmth at home and a clear maternal presence. Jupiter in the 4th house (from Moon) brings blessings around home and property; your childhood probably included encouragement for study and values. The father figure may be public or practical — someone known locally or tied to steady work. Sibling dynamics can involve care or occasional conflict, and one sibling could gain attention. Family serves as both comfort and the training ground for your emotional inventory — which leads right into health and habit patterns you should watch.

Health and Habits : Sensitive head and rhythm

Your chart shows sensitivities around the head/eyes and stress-related systems. Saturn and Pluto near the Moon suggest that emotional pressure can show up physically if ignored. You do better with routines: sleep, posture, and eye-care matter. Lower-back and skin sensitivities may appear in family history, so posture and sun-care are practical guards. Regular checkups and steady daily habits protect your energy and keep your mental edge sharp — and those habits feed your learning style next.

Education and Student Life : Curious but scattered

You learn because you want depth. You’re inquisitive and collect knowledge; Neptune in the 3rd makes imagination part of study, but it can blur details. That’s why you might start many projects and leave some unfinished. Formal study may have been uneven but intense in chosen topics. Structure helps: short deadlines, clear milestones, and study partners keep you moving. Use your curiosity to go deep, and use strategy to finish — a balance that naturally moves into career choices.

Work, Money and Career : Service-minded achiever

At work you bring discipline and quiet ambition. Mercury and Mars in the 10th (from Moon) push you toward roles where ideas meet public visibility: medicine, engineering, research, teaching, communications, or technical leadership. Uranus in the 2nd house shows income may come in bursts or from nontraditional sources — freelancing, remote work, or foreign clients. Be cautious with high-risk property investments; service jobs and roles that use your analytical edge pay off more reliably. Watch timing: Jupiter or Saturn transits will open or close doors in predictable cycles.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Devoted, testing, karmic

Your relationships act as growth labs. Rahu in the 7th and Moon–South Node ties suggest partners will trigger familiar patterns and invite you to evolve. You prefer partners who are straightforward and patient; you’re irritated by materialism and impatience. If you’re male: your wife often has an intellectual or media-related background — a teacher, writer, or communicator who travels or works publicly; she may be career-focused and independent. If you’re female: your husband might work in research, medicine, maritime or investigative fields, or be connected to spiritual or therapeutic work; he may come from a different cultural background or a large family. Either way, health sensitivities (like lower-back care or skin issues) can be something you shop and manage together. Your partner will see your loyalty and careful planning but might want more spontaneous warmth; small acts of presence bridge that gap. Planetary transits of Rahu/Ketu, Saturn, and Pluto often mark major shifts in partnerships, so expect turning points rather than steady drift.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Perfectionism and freeze

Be blunt: you overthink and at times freeze. You may hide behind diplomacy when directness would solve the problem. Emotional intensity can turn into control or long quiet grudges. Money can feel unstable when you chase novelty without a buffer. Health slips when you ignore stress. The fix is not willpower but systems — clear deadlines, frank conversations, and basic medical care. Face those things and you free the energy for your true gifts.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

90-day focus sprint: pick one project, set weekly milestones, and celebrate small wins.
Daily 10-minute reset: breathing, short mantra or journaling to move Saturn–Moon pressure.
Structure for learning: use a two-column notebook (ideas / next actions) to counter Neptune blur.
Money buffer: keep 3 months of living expenses and avoid speculative property without advice.
Relationship test: schedule monthly “check-in” talks to avoid quiet resentments.
Health habit: screen breaks, posture checks, and annual checkups for head/eyes/back.
Timing tip: use Saturn/Jupiter transit windows for big moves; when Pluto or Rahu stir, expect deep relational or financial shifts — plan, don’t panic.

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What happened on August 21, 1985

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August 21, 1985 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1985 belongs to the Millennials 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 21, 2003
India: August 21, 2003
Philippines: August 21, 2003
United Kingdom: August 21, 2003
Canada: August 21, 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 21, 2000
India: August 21, 2001
Philippines: August 21, 2001
United Kingdom: August 21, 2002
Canada: August 21, 2001

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 21, 2001
India: August 21, 2003
Philippines: August 21, 2003
United Kingdom: August 21, 2002
Canada: August 21, 2001

Full Driving License

United States: August 21, 2003
India: August 21, 2005
Philippines: August 21, 2003
United Kingdom: August 21, 2006
Canada: August 21, 2003

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 21, 2001
India: August 21, 2003
Philippines: August 21, 2001
United Kingdom: August 21, 2001
Canada: August 21, 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 21, 2003
India: August 21, 2006
Philippines: August 21, 2003
United Kingdom: August 21, 2003
Canada: August 21, 2003

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

United States: August 21, 2006
India: August 21, 2006
Philippines: August 21, 2003
United Kingdom: August 21, 2003
Canada: August 21, 2004

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

India: August 21, 2003
Canada: August 21, 2004
United States: August 21, 2006
Philippines: August 21, 2006
United Kingdom: August 21, 2003

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 21, 2031

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Your next birthday

August 21, 2026 is on a Friday.
Your next birthday is 342 days away.

Ephemeris for August 21, 1985

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 21, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2025
Sun	28 Leo 9	28 Leo 28	7 Libra 3
Moon	2 Scorpio 42	3 Leo 55	20 Aries 59
Mercury	13 Leo 13	10 Leo 4	12 Libra 51
Venus	21 Cancer 53	24 Cancer 45	9 Virgo 57
Mars	17 Leo 25	9 Libra 1	12 Virgo 47
Jupiter	9 Aquarius 53	15 Cancer 52	7 Aquarius 6
Saturn	22 Scorpio 19	0 Aries 35	25 Scorpio 3
Uranus	13 Sagittarius 59	1 Gemini 22	14 Sagittarius 36
Neptune	0 Capricorn 58	1 Aries 36	0 Capricorn 55
Pluto	2 Scorpio 22	1 Aquarius 58	3 Scorpio 34
Rahu	12 Taurus 51	19 Pisces 11	10 Taurus 43
Ketu	12 Scorpio 51	19 Virgo 11	10 Scorpio 43

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025
Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025

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