Born on 17 July, 1988 (Sunday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
37 years, 1 month, 26 days

Your next birthday is 307 days away.

Life Path Number
5

Numerology

Day of the Week
Sunday

199th day of the year 1988.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
XVII-VII-MCMLXXXVIII

XXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:01 Sunset: 20:11

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on July 17, 1988

Born on July 17, 1988 : You’re a restless innovator with quiet authority — built to turn detours into something you own.

  • Life Path 5Birth Number 8 (power, results): you crave variety but aim for control.
  • Mercury in the 11th house from the Moon: networking and idea‑groups sharpen your edge; you think in teams.
  • Venus & Jupiter in the 10th house from the Moon: charm and growth push you toward public success or a visible career.
  • Moon conjunct South Node: deep emotional patterns tied to family and habit — old comforts ask to be outgrown.

You probably feel like an experimenter who also wants to be taken seriously. Picture yourself pivoting to a side project, gaining real traction, then using that momentum to grab a bigger role — that’s the rhythm of your life. You’re drawn to truth and novelty, but family patterns tug at you. Keep reading: the next pieces show how this plays out in personality, career, relationships and the small practices that make it work.

Personality : Open-minded

You meet new ideas quickly and react with feeling. With the Sun tucked into a 12th‑house position from the Moon, part of you prefers privacy and reflection; you recharge in retreat. That private core mixes with an outer flair — you’re melodramatic at times, not to be clichéd, but you feel emotions big and public. Example: you’ll brainstorm boldly in a team, then disappear for a week to digest and return with a sharper plan. Your curiosity is a gift; your challenge is giving structure to it.

Talent and Abilities : Connector & Reinventor

Your brain is wired for groups. Mercury in the 11th house from the Moon gives you a knack for building networks and translating ideas into collective projects. Mars in the 8th adds depth: you can handle research, transformation, and risk. Pluto in the 3rd makes your voice intense and persuasive — you don’t do small talk. Unconscious motive: you reinvent yourself because independence feels like safety. When Jupiter cycles through career points, that reinvention can become visible success.

Blind Spots : Impatience that looks like drama

You dislike overconfidence and the eccentric for eccentricity’s sake, and you can be quick to dismiss people. That bluntness, coupled with a tendency toward melodrama, can alienate steady collaborators. Moon conjunct its South Node means emotional habits repeat — you might slip into the same arguments or comfort patterns when stressed. Example: you leave a promising job mid‑project because it feels stifling, then wonder why momentum stalled. Recognize the pattern and choose one thing to finish.

Karmic Lessons : Let go of familiar safety to claim public power

The Moon’s South Node with the Moon points to strong family habits and early emotional patterns that feel “safe.” Your growth asks you to trade that safety for freedom and responsibility — to use Life Path 5’s restlessness in service of Birth Number 8’s leadership. In practice: step into public roles that require discipline rather than retreating into old comforts. These lessons intensify during node and Saturn cycles; those are the moments that push you to change.

Family and Environment : Mother’s influence is central

Your early home life shaped your emotional script. Analysis shows your mother likely had a strong role — supportive, but with obsessions or unresolved trauma that left marks. Education or study could have been disrupted by home issues. Your family may include people in skilled trades, tech, medicine or jewellery; siblings sometimes move abroad. The long arc: early turbulence, then increasing stability if you honor that maternal tie while claiming independence.

Health and Habits : Watch stress and digestion

Stress shows up physically for you — digestion and nervous tension are common trouble spots. The 12th‑house Sun pattern can affect sleep and recovery, so build nightly rituals. Back or nerve complaints show up in some related analysis; a routine of movement (short daily practices) and regular meals helps. Keep habits simple: consistent sleep, moderate exercise, and a check on screen‑time before bed. Small rhythms protect big ambitions.

Education and Student Life : Curious but easily frustrated

School felt uneven. You get bored quickly and resist rigid paths. Mercury in social houses helps you in group learning or tech/IT, while Mars in the 8th drives you toward research or deep subjects when you commit. Expect changes of major or late specialization. If you return to study later, it will likely be focused and strategic — you learn best by doing and by joining peers who push you forward.

Work, Money and Career : Public success via networks

Venus and Jupiter in the 10th house from the Moon favor careers that combine social skill with visible results: tech, research, jewellery/gemmology, finance, or public roles. Life Path 5 gives you many careers or side‑projects; Birth Number 8 wants authority and wealth. You shine when you lead teams or build platforms. Money grows with strategic partnerships and certification in your field. Watch for career cycles — when Jupiter or Saturn activates your career points, promotions and course corrections arrive.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Magnetic, often unconventional

You fall in love with intensity and novelty. Rahu in the 7th house from the Moon leans toward unusual, foreign, or tech‑connected partners and sudden starts. You may have multiple significant relationships over time, and love stories can begin abruptly. Your charm and public presence attract partners, but Neptune and Saturn in the 5th add idealism and seriousness to romance — you romanticize, then test commitment.

If you are male: your wife is likely steady, practical, maybe involved in finance, healthcare, jewellery or administrative roles. She brings stability and reputation; marriage can feel like a partnership that boosts public standing.

If you are female: your husband may be drawn to transformative fields — research, water‑linked work, psychology, creative arts or even astrology/mysticism. He may be attached to his father’s influence or a legacy career, and the relationship can include sudden shifts.

How partners see you: they admire your energy and network, but sometimes feel sidelined when you chase freedom. Trust issues and sudden choices are the main friction. Practical move: make small, consistent promises and keep them. During Rahu transits these patterns shine up — use that time to negotiate clear boundaries.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Scatter, repeated habits, and trust gaps

Be blunt: you can sabotage stability with impulsive moves, cling to old emotional scripts, and expect others to match your intensity. You’re impatient with slow progress and prone to drama when plans stall. The harder edge: if you don’t structure your restlessness, you lose credibility. The constructive edge: transform impatience into short, disciplined sprints and keep promises to rebuild trust.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • 90‑day projects: channel restlessness into three‑month sprints; finish one before starting another.
  • Journal the family script: track recurring emotional reactions for 30 days to spot Moon/South‑Node patterns.
  • Network with intent: schedule two high‑value conversations weekly (Mercury‑11th in action).
  • Health tools: daily walk, regular meals, and a short evening ritual to protect digestion and sleep.
  • Career strategy: combine a visible project (Venus/Jupiter‑10th) with a behind‑the‑scenes research role (Mars‑8th/Pluto‑3rd); revisit at major transits for timing.

There’s a pattern here: your life rewards movement plus commitment. Use your curiosity to create structure, and you’ll convert detours into authority — and stories worth telling.


Yearly Predictions

As you step into the year 2025, the cosmic tapestry reveals a year of significant shifts and transformations for you. The sub-cycle of Saturn, which runs from December 2023 to September 2026, activates your 5th house, bringing forth opportunities for creative expression, romantic endeavors, and personal growth. The beginning of 2025 finds Jupiter transiting through your 10th house, bestowing upon you a renewed sense of purpose and ambition. This is an auspicious time to set bold goals and pursue your aspirations with unwavering determination. Your hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded, leading to advancements in your career...

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The person with birth year 1988 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: July 17, 2006
  • India: July 17, 2006
  • Philippines: July 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 17, 2006
  • Canada: July 17, 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: July 17, 2003
  • India: July 17, 2004
  • Philippines: July 17, 2004
  • United Kingdom: July 17, 2005
  • Canada: July 17, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: July 17, 2004
  • India: July 17, 2006
  • Philippines: July 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 17, 2005
  • Canada: July 17, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: July 17, 2006
  • India: July 17, 2008
  • Philippines: July 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 17, 2009
  • Canada: July 17, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: July 17, 2004
  • India: July 17, 2006
  • Philippines: July 17, 2004
  • United Kingdom: July 17, 2004
  • Canada: July 17, 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: July 17, 2006
  • India: July 17, 2009
  • Philippines: July 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 17, 2006
  • Canada: July 17, 2006

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

  • United States: July 17, 2009
  • India: July 17, 2009
  • Philippines: July 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: July 17, 2006
  • Canada: July 17, 2007

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

  • India: July 17, 2006
  • Canada: July 17, 2007
  • United States: July 17, 2009
  • Philippines: July 17, 2009
  • United Kingdom: July 17, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

August 17, 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

  • July 17, 2026 is on a Friday.
  • Your next birthday is 307 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for July 17, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 17, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 17, 2025
Sun 24 Cancer 53 24 Cancer 57 0 Virgo 20
Moon 2 Virgo 4 14 Aries 58 2 Capricorn 38
Mercury 7 Cancer 31 15 Leo 32 18 Virgo 23
Venus 16 Gemini 45 14 Gemini 6 14 Cancer 34
Mars 1 Aries 33 17 Virgo 21 11 Aries 24
Jupiter 29 Taurus 14 8 Cancer 30 4 Gemini 31
Saturn 27 Sagittarius 33 1 Aries 48 26 Sagittarius 8
Uranus 28 Sagittarius 1 0 Gemini 26 27 Sagittarius 8
Neptune 8 Capricorn 21 2 Aries 7 7 Capricorn 35
Pluto 9 Scorpio 45 2 Aquarius 46 10 Scorpio 5
Rahu 16 Pisces 40 21 Pisces 2 14 Pisces 42
Ketu 16 Virgo 40 21 Virgo 2 14 Virgo 42

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