Born on 16 August, 1987 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aries

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
38 years, 27 days

Your next birthday is 337 days away.

Life Path Number
4

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

228th day of the year 1987.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rabbit (兔)
Roman Numerals
XVI-VIII-MCMLXXXVII

XXXVIII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:45 Sunset: 19:24

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 16, 1987

Born on August 16, 1987 : You build steady futures while speaking the truths that matter

  • Life Path 4: you favor order, systems, and long-term gains.
  • 3rd‑house focus (Sun, Mercury, Venus from the Moon): natural with words, local networks, and quick learning.
  • Relationship tests: Saturn & Uranus in the 7th house bring heavy lessons and sudden turns in partnerships.
  • Birth number 7 + Jupiter in 12th: reflective, private, and drawn to meaning behind surface facts.

You’re the person who plans the weekend trip and simultaneously writes the packing list for everyone. Practical, curious, and quietly ambitious—this profile will show how your strengths and limits play out in work, love, family and health. Read on: each section builds from simple traits to deeper patterns and ends with a concrete note you can use right away.

Personality : Patient steadiness

You come across as patient and dependable. You prefer stability and reliable people; greedy or frantic behavior irritates you. With Sun, Mercury and Venus clustered in the 3rd house from the Moon, you speak and connect easily—texts, short essays, or hands‑on teaching suit you. Life Path 4 gives structure; Birth Number 7 brings private reflection. Small indulgences are your comfort; when you temper them, your steady presence becomes quietly influential. Expect this steadiness to be tested during relationship and career transits.

Talent and Abilities : Practical communicator

You blend practical skill with clear speech. You’re good at explaining a process, fixing a small system, or turning technique into a teachable moment. Unconscious motive: security through competence—you prove safety by mastering tasks. Jupiter in the 12th and the 3rd‑house emphasis make you suited to consulting, tech that serves people, crafts with a story, or mentoring roles. When Uranus or Jupiter cycle through key houses, new opportunities to publish, teach, or export your skills can arrive fast.

Blind Spots : Charming procrastinator

You can look organised while quietly delaying big tasks. Emotional disorganization and a habit of self‑indulgence sometimes hide behind charm. Money moves may be private; you dislike showing vulnerability. The Moon’s South Node in the 5th suggests repeating romantic or performance patterns until you learn a different rhythm. Short‑term fixes feel good; long‑term systems win. Spotting this pattern is the first useful, honest step toward change.

Karmic Lessons : Commit to steady service

Your karma asks for reliability more than drama. Life Path 4 asks you to build and serve; Saturn in the 7th teaches you that relationships are classrooms. Past‑life echoes around creativity or romance (South Node in the 5th) pull you toward repeating familiar scripts unless you choose discipline over impulse. When Saturn or Rahu orbit key houses, you’ll feel these lessons as pressure—use that pressure to turn habit into craft rather than resistance into regret.

Family and Environment : Disciplined roots with a testing mother

Your home likely taught structure and practicality. Parents valued education; you learned self‑discipline early. Childhood had warmth but also specific challenges around your mother or primary caregiver—those shaped how you trust. Siblings may argue yet ultimately support one another. Mars in the 4th gives energy at home; Pluto in the 6th ties family life to responsibilities. Family is both classroom and support system—pay attention to the lessons it hands you.

Health and Habits : Routines beat cravings

You enjoy comforts and small pleasures; that self‑indulgence can accumulate. With Pluto influencing daily work, changing one habit can have outsized effects. Watch eye strain, posture, and tendencies to soothe with food or late nights. Small, repeatable routines—10 minutes of movement, a sleep wind‑down—work better for you than grand programs. When you treat health like a system, you win long term.

Education and Student Life : Hands‑on, disciplined learning

Education came in a structured setting; parents encouraged practical skills. You learn best by doing—technology, technique, or applied science feel natural. You may have been the sibling who taught others or ran study groups. Mercury’s strength in the 3rd house makes short, clear lessons your specialty. Focused study sprints and real‑world projects turn curiosity into usable skill.

Work, Money and Career : Builder who communicates

You prefer steady income and work that shows measurable progress. Early career may be in a job; later you move toward business or freelance projects that combine craft and communication. Fields that suit you include tech, crafts, auditing, education, small‑scale manufacturing, or export/import. Money lessons come slowly—avoid quick speculative bets. Saturn and Uranus in the 7th mean partnerships matter; choose collaborators who match your need for reliability or be ready for sudden change in alliances.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Loyal, tested, occasionally unpredictable

If you are male: your wife is likely steady but may come from an intellectual or creative background; she can be a strong public presence and sometimes carries responsibility for family property or finances. If you are female: your husband may be bold, transformative, tied to leadership or technical fields; he can bring intensity and public status. You want reliability but Saturn in the 7th asks for commitment; Uranus in the 7th can bring sudden shifts or unusual arrangements. In practice that means you attract partners who teach you patience and flexibility. Example: you sign a lease or business partnership thinking it will be stable, and a Saturn transit forces renegotiation—these are the exact moments that shape your growth. Use them to build a relationship that is both steady and honest.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Procrastination, secrecy, burnout

Be blunt with yourself: you delay big moves, hide financial choices, and sometimes choose comfort over growth. That tendency breeds small crises—missed deadlines, strained partnerships, or power struggles at work. You may resist asking for help. If you keep avoiding discomfort, momentum slips. Confronting procrastination and bringing money conversations into daylight will feel hard but free you faster than any shortcut.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Build a 90‑day system: daily micro‑tasks + weekly reviews to counter procrastination.
  • Use communication strengths: publish short how‑tos or a newsletter to monetize your 3rd‑house gifts.
  • Guard finances: create an emergency fund and set one rule—no high‑risk bets without a 72‑hour cooling period.
  • Health tool: 10 minutes of movement and blue‑light reduction nightly—small wins compound.
  • Timing tip: watch Saturn/Uranus transits for relationship or partnership decisions—delay or double‑check contracts during those cycles.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, you will experience a year of positive change and growth. The sub-cycle of Jupiter, which runs from February 2024 to June 2025, will activate your 12th house, bringing you opportunities for spiritual growth and self-discovery. You may find yourself drawn to meditation, yoga, or other spiritual practices that help you connect with your inner self. This is also a time when you may be inspired to travel to foreign lands or explore new cultures. The sub-cycle of Saturn, which runs from June 2025 to January 2027, will activate your 7th house, bringing you opportunities for partnership...

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What happened on August 16, 1987

  • Northwest Airlines Flight 255 (a McDonnell Douglas MD-82) crashes on takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus, Michigan just west of Detroit killing all but one (4-year old Cecelia Cichan) of the 156 people on board, prompting investigations into the cause of the accident and leading to improved safety measures in aviation.

August 16, 1987 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1987 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 16, 2005
  • India: August 16, 2005
  • Philippines: August 16, 2005
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 2005
  • Canada: August 16, 2005
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, 2002
  • India: August 16, 2003
  • Philippines: August 16, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 2004
  • Canada: August 16, 2003

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 16, 2003
  • India: August 16, 2005
  • Philippines: August 16, 2005
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 2004
  • Canada: August 16, 2003

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 16, 2005
  • India: August 16, 2007
  • Philippines: August 16, 2005
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 2008
  • Canada: August 16, 2005

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 16, 2003
  • India: August 16, 2005
  • Philippines: August 16, 2003
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 2003
  • Canada: August 16, 2003
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, 2005
  • India: August 16, 2008
  • Philippines: August 16, 2005
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 2005
  • Canada: August 16, 2005

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

  • United States: August 16, 2008
  • India: August 16, 2008
  • Philippines: August 16, 2005
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 2005
  • Canada: August 16, 2006

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

  • India: August 16, 2005
  • Canada: August 16, 2006
  • United States: August 16, 2008
  • Philippines: August 16, 2008
  • United Kingdom: August 16, 2005

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 16, 2033

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, 1987

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 16, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025
Sun 22 Leo 52 23 Leo 39 29 Virgo 42
Moon 22 Taurus 2 24 Taurus 16 1 Libra 27
Mercury 18 Leo 41 5 Leo 41 23 Libra 10
Venus 20 Leo 57 18 Cancer 49 8 Libra 6
Mars 25 Leo 50 5 Libra 50 20 Virgo 3
Jupiter 29 Aries 48 14 Cancer 53 27 Aries 56
Saturn 14 Sagittarius 45 0 Aries 52 15 Sagittarius 42
Uranus 22 Sagittarius 50 1 Gemini 18 22 Sagittarius 56
Neptune 5 Capricorn 29 1 Aries 42 5 Capricorn 13
Pluto 7 Scorpio 23 2 Aquarius 4 8 Scorpio 21
Rahu 4 Aries 27 19 Pisces 27 2 Aries 26
Ketu 4 Libra 27 19 Virgo 27 2 Libra 26

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