Born on 8 November, 1988 (Tuesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Scorpio

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

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

Your next birthday is 56 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Tuesday

313th day of the year 1988.

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

XXXVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:05 Sunset: 16:23

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on November 8, 1988

Born on November 8, 1988 : You are a private force — a storyteller who turns inner storms into useful gifts.

  • Sun conjunct Moon & Mercury: your identity, feelings and words align — you speak from instinct.
  • Life Path 9 / Birth Number 08: you aim for impact and service while carrying a practical hunger for results.
  • Venus 12th & Pluto–Moon conjunction: love and creativity live in private; intensity and transformation shape your heart.
  • Mars 6th, Jupiter 8th: you bring drive to service and growth through shared resources — but procrastination shadows you.

You were born on November 8, 1988 (Life Path 9, Birth Number 08). That combo reads like a novel in three chapters: deep feeling, a public purpose, and a private art studio where the real work gets done. Read on — each short section peels a layer, from everyday habits to the larger lessons that shape your choices.

Personality : Artistic

You are naturally artistic and emotionally coherent. With Sun conjunct Moon and Mercury in close company, your thoughts and feelings move together; what you feel, you say. That makes you persuasive and magnetic in conversation. Pluto conjunct the Moon adds intensity — you feel more deeply than you show and you can remake your emotional life over and over. That intensity can be tiring, but when you channel it into craft — a poem, a podcast, a speech — people notice. Expect those emotional pushes to deepen during Pluto or Saturn cycles.

Talent and Abilities : Persuasive Voice

Your strongest tool is language. Mercury–Moon gives verbal flair; Saturn, Uranus and Neptune near the mind (3rd-from-Moon) shape a mix of discipline, originality and imagination. You can write, edit, teach, or translate feeling into clear ideas. Unconsciously you want to be heard and to heal old attachment wounds with words. Example: a late-night essay you wrote to make sense of a breakup becomes the thing that opens a door. During Jupiter or Uranus transits your reach expands — opportunities to publish, teach, or broadcast may arrive suddenly.

Blind Spots : Procrastination

You are easily influenced and you procrastinate. When an idea hits, you may stall because the stakes feel huge — or because you want approval before finishing. That leaves you vulnerable to narrow-minded people who push quick, rigid answers; you dislike that and may later resent your choices. Socially, the Moon’s South Node in the 11th suggests old comfort in groups and networks; you might echo a crowd you want to impress. The cure starts small: a 15-minute draft beats perfectionism, and it often leads to real momentum.

Karmic Lessons : Service through Release

Life Path 9 asks you to give back and to let go. You carry karmic work around attachment, privacy, and transformation (Pluto–Moon + Venus in the 12th). The pattern: you draw intense relationships, learn by releasing control, then turn that loss into service — mentoring, teaching, or a public project that heals others. Jupiter in the 8th points to resources and rebirth through partnerships; shared money, inheritances, or deep therapy can change your trajectory. These themes resurface during major planetary cycles; each transit is an invitation to deeper release.

Family and Environment : Practical Roots

Your background likely mixes practicality with drama. Family lines may connect to transport or finance and sometimes ancestral property issues show up and resolve later. The mother figure shaped emotional coping and attachment; she may have been unpredictable or intense, which taught you early resilience. The father figure tends to be independent, helpful in crises, and possibly sporty. Family support appears in unexpected ways — someone steps in when you need it — and that pattern repeats across your life.

Health and Habits : Energetic but Stress-Prone

Mars in the 6th-from-Moon makes you active in service and work but also means you burn energy fast. You recover well from mishaps, yet accidents or stress-related issues may occur if you ignore routine. You might sleep long at times (up to 9–10 hours when exhausted) and use solitude as a reset. Watch inflammation or overwork; simple daily movement, clear sleep windows, and check-ins during Saturn transits help you stay steady.

Education and Student Life : Bright but Distracted

Your schooling may include wins and frustrations: you’re bright, verbally skilled, but easily distracted. Problematic friendships or disputes can mark learning years. You do well in fields that let you move fast — communication, IT, languages or creative arts — and you may relocate for study. Saturn/Uranus/Neptune’s influence suggests mixed discipline: you can master complex tech or deep theory, especially when a project lights you up.

Work, Money and Career : Versatile Earners

You tend to find success after a struggle and often build multiple income streams. Work that fits: communication, editing, filmmaking, healing professions, engineering, government contracts, or entrepreneurship tied to services. If you’re male, you may gravitate toward management, real estate, engineering or finance; if you’re female, you may find traction in performing arts, healthcare, teaching practical skills or entrepreneurship. Jupiter’s 8th-house energy brings joint finances or foreign income into play; expect opportunity after effort.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Private Intensity

Your love life runs deep and often private. Venus in the 12th suggests hidden attachments, secret kindness, and creative love expressed quietly. Pluto conjunct the Moon intensifies attachments; relationships can feel fated and transforming. Rahu in the 5th pushes toward unusual romances or intense creative partnerships. If you are male, your wife may come from a practical, property- or finance-oriented background; if you are female, your husband may be tied to research, healing, or creative fields. Partners often see you as magnetic but guarded — someone who gives fully, then needs room to process. Be aware: separation or repeated relationship lessons can occur for some, not to punish you but to teach emotional sovereignty. Honest boundaries and shared therapy during transit-heavy years change patterns faster than avoidance.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Finish What You Start

You stall. You charm. You sometimes spend or act for honor rather than for calm reason. Attachment patterns with family, a tendency to be swayed by strong personalities, and occasional accidents or legal tangles around property show up as rough patches. Behavior that looks noble — giving for reputation — can cost you stability. Face these directly: deadlines, fiscal clarity, and a practice that trains attention are non-negotiable.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Use timed sprints (25–45 minutes) to beat procrastination; publish a small piece weekly to build momentum.
  • Create a private creative ritual (Venus 12th): light, music, a single notebook — protect that space.
  • Set a simple health routine: daily movement, sensible sleep windows, and quarterly medical check-ins for safety.
  • Get financial clarity: track three income streams and set one automatic saving rule; seek counsel on any inherited/property issues.
  • Try targeted therapy or group work during Pluto/Saturn transits to transform attachment patterns — this shortens the cycle.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you reach the age of 36, the cosmos align to present opportunities for transformation and growth. The sub-cycle of Venus, spanning from December 2023 to October 2026, activates your twelfth house, bringing about a period of introspection and self-discovery. This introspective journey will unearth hidden strengths and unveil new paths to explore. Jupiter's transit through your eighth house in the first half of 2025 brings about profound changes in your professional life. Embrace new challenges and opportunities that come your way, as they hold the potential for significant growth and advancement. Be open to learning...

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on November 8, 1988


What happened on November 8, 1988

  • George H. W. Bush defeats Michael Dukakis in the 1988 United States Presidential Election, shaping the political landscape of the United States.

November 8, 1988 Facts

What is my generation?

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: November 8, 2006
  • India: November 8, 2006
  • Philippines: November 8, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 8, 2006
  • Canada: November 8, 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: November 8, 2003
  • India: November 8, 2004
  • Philippines: November 8, 2004
  • United Kingdom: November 8, 2005
  • Canada: November 8, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: November 8, 2004
  • India: November 8, 2006
  • Philippines: November 8, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 8, 2005
  • Canada: November 8, 2004

Full Driving License

  • United States: November 8, 2006
  • India: November 8, 2008
  • Philippines: November 8, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 8, 2009
  • Canada: November 8, 2006

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: November 8, 2004
  • India: November 8, 2006
  • Philippines: November 8, 2004
  • United Kingdom: November 8, 2004
  • Canada: November 8, 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: November 8, 2006
  • India: November 8, 2009
  • Philippines: November 8, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 8, 2006
  • Canada: November 8, 2006

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

  • United States: November 8, 2009
  • India: November 8, 2009
  • Philippines: November 8, 2006
  • United Kingdom: November 8, 2006
  • Canada: November 8, 2007

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

  • India: November 8, 2006
  • Canada: November 8, 2007
  • United States: November 8, 2009
  • Philippines: November 8, 2009
  • United Kingdom: November 8, 2006

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

December 8, 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

  • November 8, 2025 is on a Saturday.
  • Your next birthday is 56 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for November 8, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on November 8, 2024 Secondary Progressions for November 8, 2024
Sun 16 Scorpio 4 16 Scorpio 21 22 Sagittarius 29
Moon 0 Scorpio 57 4 Aquarius 10 26 Aquarius 45
Mercury 2 Scorpio 36 7 Sagittarius 22 29 Sagittarius 39
Venus 11 Libra 16 25 Sagittarius 49 25 Scorpio 40
Mars 0 Aries 41 1 Leo 20 11 Aries 47
Jupiter 3 Gemini 6 19 Gemini 51 28 Taurus 24
Saturn 29 Sagittarius 44 12 Pisces 40 3 Capricorn 37
Uranus 28 Sagittarius 43 25 Taurus 37 0 Capricorn 42
Neptune 8 Capricorn 5 27 Pisces 22 9 Capricorn 15
Pluto 12 Scorpio 39 29 Capricorn 48 14 Scorpio 1
Rahu 10 Pisces 37 4 Aries 20 8 Pisces 43
Ketu 10 Virgo 37 4 Libra 20 8 Virgo 43

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