Birthday 1988 May 2

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Born on 2 May, 1988 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
37 years, 4 months, 10 days

Your next birthday is 231 days away.

Life Path Number
6

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

123rd day of the year 1988.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
II-V-MCMLXXXVIII

XXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:27 Sunset: 19:27

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on May 2, 1988

Born on May 2, 1988 : You move people — gently at first, then with quiet force.

  • Caregiver and mediator — Life Path 6 makes close relationships central to your identity.
  • Deep emotional power — Pluto conjunct Moon gives you intensity and an ability to transform pain into purpose.
  • Private researcher — Mercury in the 8th house pulls you toward finance, secrets, and meaningful investigation.
  • Big-picture lover — Venus in the 9th house steers your heart toward learning, travel, and beliefs that expand you.

You combine warmth with a private engine. On paper: Life Path 6, birth number 02, Sun and Jupiter sitting near relationships — you’re built to serve, to partner, and to steady others. Underneath: a molten core (Pluto + Moon) that asks you to transform old patterns. That mix makes you magnetic in friendships and intimate bonds, and it keeps your story interesting as you grow. Expect certain themes to intensify during the long cycles of Pluto, Jupiter or Saturn — those are the vintage years where shifts become obvious.

Personality : Steady Mediator

You come off as warm, attractive, and calming — people feel held around you. At times you drift toward comfort and delay planning; at other times you pursue excellence with surprising discipline. You admire commitment (even stubbornness) but get impatient with impractical ideas. With Sun and Jupiter emphasizing partnerships, your sense of self often shows through who you choose to stand beside. And because Pluto sits on your Moon, your emotional life runs deep — small slights can trigger long inner work. That emotional depth makes you a natural anchor for others.

Talent and Abilities : Quiet Researcher

Mercury in the 8th house gives you skill with hidden systems: finance, psychology, research, or investigative work. Venus in the 9th adds a love of teaching, travel, and stories that make meaning. Unconsciously, you want to be useful — you work best when a project serves people. Example: you may procrastinate on marketing a craft, but once you see its service value, you grind with laser focus. When you pair curiosity with care, you become the person who fixes delicate, complicated problems others avoid.

Blind Spots : Comfort That Becomes a Cage

Your biggest trap is comfort masquerading as rest. You call it “recharging,” but it often delays plans that need structure. Mercury’s 8th placement can also make you private or secretive; you process internally rather than speak up. Saturn/Uranus/Neptune clustered in the 3rd house create uneven communication—sometimes rigid, sometimes erratic—which can confuse friends and co‑workers. Admit one small shortcoming and you open the door to clearer connections; that small admission is where real change begins.

Karmic Lessons : From Group Duty to Heart-Led Creation

Moon’s South Node in the 11th suggests past-life emphasis on networks and collective roles. Now Rahu in the 5th pulls you toward personal creativity, romance, or parenting as the next lesson. Pluto conjunct Moon ties family karma and emotional release into this path. The task: move from pleasing groups to claiming your voice and creative life. Expect cycles (especially Pluto and Rahu transits) to spotlight this theme and push you to act differently.

Family and Environment : Roots that Demand Repair

Your early home life likely mixed care with challenge — a mother figure who shaped you strongly and a childhood that carried lessons about self-control or self-destructive patterns. You naturally play mediator in the family. Siblings may scatter or work abroad; family businesses in jewelry, IT, or temples fit the picture. You inherit responsibilities, and through repair work at home you learn how to lead without burning out. That learning often becomes the fuel for later stability.

Health and Habits : Digestive Sensitivity and Emotional Rhythm

You respond to stress in the gut. Mars in the 4th ties household energy to your body, and Pluto-Moon suggests emotional eating or somatic tension. Small, steady habits beat occasional grand efforts: morning walks, regular sleep, and a gut‑friendly diet help more than one-off detoxes. When pressure rises (watch for Pluto/Saturn cycles), your body will tell you first — listen and act quickly.

Education and Student Life : Curious, Inconsistent, Later Maturity

Ambition sits beside apathy during your school years. Saturn/Uranus/Neptune in the 3rd can make learning zigzag — you may switch majors, study abroad, or discover a vocational path later in life. Mercury in the 8th favors deep research or specialized training. You often learn best when study connects to service or hands‑on craft; once a subject feels meaningful, your focus becomes reliable.

Work, Money and Career : Service Plus Skilled Craft

You earn most sustainably by combining care with skill: healthcare, research, jewelry/gemmology, IT with a human edge, or banking/finance roles. If you are male: leadership, technical, government or transformative fields may call. If you are female: teaching, writing, healthcare, design or research often fit. Money grows when you pair your gifts with steady systems — certifications or a planner can turn messy income into reliable cash. Watch Saturn and Jupiter cycles for career pivots and opportunities.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Deep Partner, Sudden Starts

Relationships change everything for you. With Sun and Jupiter tied to the 7th, partnerships offer expansion and healing. You attract people who widen your world — teachers, travelers, or those with a philosophical bent (Venus in the 9th). Rahu in the 5th brings unusual attraction patterns and a strong focus on romance or children. If you are male: your wife may be career‑oriented, creative, or into media/teaching; she could be older or professionally independent. If you are female: your husband may be practical, linked to property, engineering, or business, and often supportive. Your partner will usually see you as warm and reliable, but may miss the depth you keep private. Make small, consistent conversations the habit that softens your secret intensity; watch Jupiter and Saturn transits for relationship milestones.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Procrastination, Secret Anger, Home Friction

Be blunt: laziness hides fear. You delay planning, let comfort calcify into habit, and allow resentment to simmer. Hidden anger can erupt if you avoid small conflicts. Domestic tension (Mars in 4th) and emotional intensity (Pluto-Moon) make honesty essential. The rough cure: pick one small task, finish it, and repeat. That pattern dismantles the bigger obstacles faster than heroic bursts ever will.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Micro-goals: use 25/5 work sprints (Pomodoro) to outsmart procrastination.
  • Ten-minute nightly journaling to process Pluto/Moon triggers and stop rumination.
  • Health basics: daily walking, predictable sleep, and a gut‑friendly, regular meal rhythm.
  • Career tactic: monetize one craft or niche (jewelry, research niche, or caregiving skill) and pair with a certified planner/mentor.
  • Relationship practice: weekly check-ins, clear boundaries, and short couple’s therapy during heavy transits (watch Jupiter/Saturn/Pluto periods).

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense potential for personal growth and transformation. The sub-cycle of Rahu activates the 5th house, indicating positive developments in your creative pursuits, romantic relationships, and family life. Embrace opportunities for self-expression and explore new avenues to showcase your talents. Nurture existing relationships and be open to new connections that may bring joy and fulfillment. The first half of the year brings opportunities for professional advancement and financial gains. Jupiter's transit through the 8th house can facilitate unexpected financial windfalls, inheritance, or successful business ventures. Embrace opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, as they may yield lucrative outcomes....

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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: May 2, 2006
  • India: May 2, 2006
  • Philippines: May 2, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 2006
  • Canada: May 2, 2006
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: May 2, 2003
  • India: May 2, 2004
  • Philippines: May 2, 2004
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 2005
  • Canada: May 2, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 2, 2004
  • India: May 2, 2006
  • Philippines: May 2, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 2005
  • Canada: May 2, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 2, 2006
  • India: May 2, 2008
  • Philippines: May 2, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 2009
  • Canada: May 2, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 2, 2004
  • India: May 2, 2006
  • Philippines: May 2, 2004
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 2004
  • Canada: May 2, 2004
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: May 2, 2006
  • India: May 2, 2009
  • Philippines: May 2, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 2006
  • Canada: May 2, 2006

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

  • United States: May 2, 2009
  • India: May 2, 2009
  • Philippines: May 2, 2006
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 2006
  • Canada: May 2, 2007

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

  • India: May 2, 2006
  • Canada: May 2, 2007
  • United States: May 2, 2009
  • Philippines: May 2, 2009
  • United Kingdom: May 2, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 2, 2034

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

  • May 2, 2026 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 231 days away.

Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 2, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 2, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2025
Sun 12 Taurus 4 12 Taurus 7 17 Gemini 41
Moon 15 Scorpio 35 13 Cancer 41 0 Aries 48
Mercury 25 Taurus 8 17 Aries 16 24 Gemini 56
Venus 23 Gemini 35 0 Aries 53 25 Gemini 5
Mars 16 Aquarius 56 6 Leo 11 10 Pisces 35
Jupiter 12 Taurus 35 21 Gemini 38 21 Taurus 14
Saturn 2 Capricorn 19 27 Pisces 53 0 Capricorn 17
Uranus 0 Capricorn 45 26 Taurus 24 29 Sagittarius 33
Neptune 10 Capricorn 4 1 Aries 8 9 Capricorn 22
Pluto 11 Scorpio 9 3 Aquarius 48 10 Scorpio 12
Rahu 20 Pisces 41 25 Pisces 4 18 Pisces 43
Ketu 20 Virgo 41 25 Virgo 4 18 Virgo 43

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