Born on 12 August, 1988 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
37 years, 1 month

Your next birthday is 333 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

225th day of the year 1988.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
XII-VIII-MCMLXXXVIII

XXXVII years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:39 Sunset: 19:30

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 12, 1988

Born on August 12, 1988 : You’re a leader who gives — and learns to receive

  • Life Path 1: bold initiative and a drive to start things.
  • Birth Number 3 expressive, aligned inner voice and personality.
  • Practical heart: Mercury sits in the 2nd (values, speech); Jupiter in the 11th brings gains through networks.
  • Work/health focus: Saturn, Uranus and Neptune cluster in the 6th — service, disruption, and sensitivity.

If you’re scanning this while rethinking work, love, or the next move, think of your chart like a toolkit: leadership (Life Path 1), creativity (3), and a quiet tenderness (Sun conjunct Moon). You show up ready to do, but you also need permission to receive. That tension — give vs. accept — is the engine of your story.

Personality : Generous leader

You combine initiative and warmth. With Sun conjunct Moon you feel aligned; who you are inside and how you present yourself often match. You push projects forward and rally people, yet you want approval and emotional safety. Picture yourself starting a small team: you take the first step, then check in constantly for reassurance. That mix of courage and dependence gives you a humane leadership style — you lead, but you want to be loved for it. Expect this pattern to deepen during leadership-related transits.

Talent and Abilities : Expressive practical thinker

Your gifts sit at the intersection of words and value. Mercury in the 2nd house links language to money, so you turn ideas into pay — coaching, sales, content, or branding suit you. Birth number 3 sharpens charm and improvisation. Venus in the 12th adds private creativity: songs, hidden art, or compassionate service that doesn’t ask for credit. Unconscious motive? You seek approval through usefulness — the applause that comes when your work helps someone. Watch for Jupiter transits that expand your network gains.

Blind Spots : People-pleasing

You give freely and expect goodwill in return. When it doesn’t arrive you can feel wounded and needy. Moon’s South Node in the 2nd house suggests comfort in familiar patterns — clinging to material or emotional security becomes a default. Combined with Saturn/Neptune in the 6th, stress can translate into overwork or self-sabotage. You may believe being useful equals being loved; that belief can blind you to healthy boundaries. Notice this when friendships feel one-sided — change usually starts there.

Karmic Lessons : Learning to lead yourself

Your chart hints at repeated themes around family resources and transformation. Pluto in the 4th and Rahu in the 8th point to deep, sometimes sudden changes tied to home, inheritance, or other people’s money. Life Path 1 calls you to step into autonomy — not just start things, but finish them without leaning on others for identity. The lesson: trade old security habits for courageous independence. These patterns often intensify during Pluto or Rahu transits, pushing you to evolve.

Family and Environment : Complex roots

Home is a classroom. Pluto in the 4th suggests powerful shifts at the family level — control struggles, role reversals, or a sense that you had to grow up fast. The mother’s influence, per earlier notes, can be strong and emotionally charged; the father’s path may be unstable or public. Siblings or relatives may move abroad or find unusual success. You carry family stories that push you to both protect and break from the past — and that tension shapes your choices.

Health and Habits : Stress-sensitive system

The 6th-house cluster (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) makes daily routine a place of power and risk. You do well with structure, but you’re prone to stress-related issues — digestion, nerves, headaches — if you ignore rest. Venus in the 12th favors secret self-care: private retreats, therapy, or creative solitude. Regular rhythm (sleep, movement, simple meals) keeps you centered. Note: major transits to Saturn or Neptune can reveal health lessons; treat them as signals, not threats.

Education and Student Life : Focused in bursts

Your learning style fuses concentration and distraction. You can dive deep when motivated (Mars in the 9th fuels study, travel, or law/philosophy), yet support may have been inconsistent during school. Project-based study, short intensive courses, or study abroad suit you. You pick up languages and concepts fast, but discipline — the Saturn in the 6th kind — turns talent into credentials. Expect educational growth to happen in phases, often after a decisive push.

Work, Money and Career : Hardworking networker

You earn by combining initiative with social reach. Jupiter in the 11th favors income through friends, teams, or online networks. Mercury in the 2nd helps you monetize communication; think consulting, content, tech sales, jewellery/design, or finance roles that value clarity. Multiple income streams fit you. Career discipline appears through 6th-house tests: consistent daily effort yields long-term gains. Watch for Jupiter and Saturn cycles — they bring opportunity and structure respectively.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intensity with secrecy

Your love story mixes public warmth with private depth. Venus in the 12th means you feel deeply but sometimes privately — you fall for souls more than resumes. Rahu in the 8th adds magnetic, transformative relationships that change you. If you’re male: your wife may be career-focused in communications, design, or tech; she might be older or professionally advanced. If you’re female: your husband may have ties to water, psychology, research, or travel — someone who shifts locations or loyalties. Marriage can feel sudden and intense; the 8th year often brings a golden window of growth and rewards. Trust is a theme: power plays or family entanglements can test you, so clear boundaries and honest conversation matter. Romantic transits (Venus, Mars, Jupiter) will highlight turning points; use them to choose clarity over comfort.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Clinging to comfort

Be blunt with yourself: you can enable, procrastinate, and hold grudges. Self-indulgence or laziness undercuts leadership. Emotional dependence and a habit of doing for others to feel worthy will cost you energy and respect. You may also avoid confrontation, letting small resentments calcify. These are fixable, but only if you trade short-term comfort for long-term integrity. That trade is the real test of your growth.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Set one clear goal each quarter — your Life Path 1 thrives on concrete starts.
  • Build a simple daily routine (sleep, movement, 20 min reflection) to protect 6th-house health.
  • Monetize a skill: write, speak, or consult — Mercury in the 2nd rewards clarity.
  • Use boundary scripts: practice saying “no” and tracking emotional energy each week.
  • Try therapy or somatic work for family wounds; major transits (Pluto/Rahu) will amplify progress.

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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 12, 2006
  • India: August 12, 2006
  • Philippines: August 12, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2006
  • Canada: August 12, 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: August 12, 2003
  • India: August 12, 2004
  • Philippines: August 12, 2004
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2005
  • Canada: August 12, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 12, 2004
  • India: August 12, 2006
  • Philippines: August 12, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2005
  • Canada: August 12, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 12, 2006
  • India: August 12, 2008
  • Philippines: August 12, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2009
  • Canada: August 12, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 12, 2004
  • India: August 12, 2006
  • Philippines: August 12, 2004
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2004
  • Canada: August 12, 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: August 12, 2006
  • India: August 12, 2009
  • Philippines: August 12, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2006
  • Canada: August 12, 2006

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

  • United States: August 12, 2009
  • India: August 12, 2009
  • Philippines: August 12, 2006
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2006
  • Canada: August 12, 2007

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

  • India: August 12, 2006
  • Canada: August 12, 2007
  • United States: August 12, 2009
  • Philippines: August 12, 2009
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 12, 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

  • August 12, 2026 is on a Wednesday.
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Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 12, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 12, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025
Sun 19 Leo 46 19 Leo 49 25 Virgo 33
Moon 16 Leo 57 27 Pisces 34 14 Sagittarius 56
Mercury 29 Leo 9 4 Leo 18 21 Libra 56
Venus 4 Cancer 27 14 Cancer 7 11 Leo 38
Mars 10 Aries 4 3 Libra 19 8 Aries 6
Jupiter 3 Gemini 16 14 Cancer 5 6 Gemini 8
Saturn 26 Sagittarius 21 1 Aries 4 26 Sagittarius 22
Uranus 27 Sagittarius 18 1 Gemini 13 27 Sagittarius 8
Neptune 7 Capricorn 46 1 Aries 47 7 Capricorn 24
Pluto 9 Scorpio 54 2 Aquarius 9 10 Scorpio 44
Rahu 15 Pisces 17 19 Pisces 40 13 Pisces 19
Ketu 15 Virgo 17 19 Virgo 40 13 Virgo 19

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