Birthday 1988 December 17

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Born on 17 December, 1988 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
36 years, 8 months, 26 days

Your next birthday is 95 days away.

Life Path Number
1

Numerology

Day of the Week
Saturday

352nd day of the year 1988.

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

XXXVI years old

Timings
Sunrise: 07:59 Sunset: 15:54

London UTC

Personality Traits for people born on December 17, 1988

Born on December 17, 1988 : You’re an artistic leader who makes bold, heart‑first moves

  • Life path 1 — initiative and leadership; Birth number 8 — drive for security and power.
  • Five planets in the 10th from the Moon (Sun, Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) — career and reputation matter.
  • Mars conjunct Moon — emotions that push you into action; Venus in the 9th — love of travel, philosophy, or a partner from afar.
  • Pluto in the 8th and Rahu in the 12th — deep transformation and a pull toward solitude or spiritual searches.

You’re about 36 years old now (turning 37 in December), standing where ambition meets a need for meaning. You want to build something real but you also want it to feel true. Read on — we’ll start simply and then layer in the patterns that keep repeating in your life.

Personality : Artistic sensitivity

You combine leadership (Life path 1) with an artistic bent. You notice details others miss and you react quickly when something feels unfair. In conversation you’re direct; in private you feel deeply. A quick example: you’ll volunteer to lead a community project, then get irritated when people don’t match your pace. That irritation is a signal — your feelings are your engine, not a flaw. Next, let’s look at how that engine turns into skill.

Talent and Abilities : Public-facing creative communicator

With Sun and Mercury in the 10th from the Moon, you naturally present in public roles: leadership, branding, teaching, or influential creative work. Jupiter in the 3rd boosts your communication and curiosity; Venus in the 9th gives taste for culture, travel, or foreign partnerships. Unconscious motive: you want recognition and security (that mix of 1 and 8), so your projects often aim at both meaning and money. These gifts push you toward visible work and influence — but they can also demand discipline.

Blind Spots : Quick to act, slow to soften

Mars conjunct the Moon gives courage and urgency, but it also sparks impatience. You can come off as over‑sensitive or reactive; others might call you dramatic when you’re only defending values. Low self‑esteem from early schooling or childhood pushes you to prove yourself. That creates a loop: you act fast to show worth, then doubt the results. Recognizing this loop is the first step toward breaking it, and that leads us into the karma behind it.

Karmic Lessons : Leadership with inner solitude

Your chart asks you to claim authority without needing applause. Pluto in the 8th and Rahu in the 12th point to deep, often hidden transformations — you’re cleaning karmic debt around control, power, and retreat. The Moon’s South Node in the 6th suggests past-life patterns of service or repeating health‑work cycles; the lesson is to turn duty into conscious choice. Face the fear of isolation and you’ll turn it into creative focus.

Family and Environment : Skilled lineage, emotional pressure

Childhood likely mixed practical skill training with emotional intensity. Your mother’s persistence and anxiety may have shaped your drive and your sensitivity. Family work may connect to crafts, jewellery, IT, or service — siblings could move abroad. Those early expectations taught you to be responsible fast. The family story hands you both tools and burdens; how you use them becomes your signature.

Health and Habits : Stress shows in the gut and nervous system

Stress and strong feelings tend to settle in your body — stomach issues, tension, skin or hair complaints are common patterns. Mars‑Moon energy raises adrenaline; long term that becomes fatigue or digestion trouble if unchecked. Practical habit: short daily grounding (breath, walking) protects you from turning urgency into illness. Your health will reward steady, small rituals.

Education and Student Life : Supported but easily frustrated

You had access to schooling and mentors, but low self‑confidence and quick frustration may have caused starts and stops. You learn fast in hands‑on or research settings (science, crafts, gemmology, or arts). Discipline and one focused project at a time lift you farther than scattered talent. The skills you build here shape your career path next.

Work, Money and Career : Public roles, multiple talents, occasional risk

The 10th‑house concentration makes reputation and responsibility central. Saturn brings structure, Uranus brings sudden changes, Neptune brings idealism — your career can shift between steady promotion and surprising detours. Money sense is real (birth number 8), but impulsive spending or risk can undercut gains. Profitable fields: finance, research, jewellery/gemmology, IT, public roles or government commissions. Watch transits of Saturn and Pluto — they will test and then consolidate your professional gains.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passion that seeks meaning

Romance feels big for you. Venus in the 9th attracts partners who are worldly, philosophical, or from another place. Mars‑Moon gives intense, immediate bonds — you fall hard and act decisively. Rahu in the 12th can bring secret affairs or long‑distance attractions; marriage may begin suddenly. If you’re male: your wife may be artistic, mobile, or tied to healing or hospitality; she could relocate or work abroad. If you’re female: your husband may be research‑oriented, spiritual, or attached to his mother; he may move or change careers. Partners see you as magnetic and helpful but sometimes volatile — you enchant but you must also prove steady. Learning to slow down impulsive displays and show consistent care will make your relationships safer and more lasting.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Impulses, pride, inconsistent follow-through

Be blunt: your quick reactions ruin some opportunities. Pride makes you defensive; impatience scatters resources; financial impulsivity contradicts your long‑term goals. Emotional charge often masks anxiety, turning you into a performer instead of a partner. Expect transits of Mars and Saturn to expose these gaps — use them as feedback, not punishment, and you’ll turn trouble into competence.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Financial rule: install a 48‑hour wait before any nonessential purchase and auto‑save 20% of income.
  • Emotional tool: practice a 3‑step pause — breathe 6 counts, label the feeling, choose one response.
  • Heal trauma: consider somatic therapy or EMDR to address childhood anxiety and PTSD patterns.
  • Career tactic: pick one public project for a 12‑month plan; use it to build steady reputation rather than scattered launches.
  • Spiritual habit: weekly solitude or short retreats (Rahu/12th energy) to refill creativity and reduce reactivity.

Small, consistent moves will change large patterns. Start with one habit this week and let the rest follow — each step builds the life you meant to make.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds immense promise for you, as the benefic planet Mercury joins hands with Saturn, the ruler of your 11th and 12th houses, in your 10th house of career and social status. This harmonious alignment empowers you to overcome obstacles, break free from limitations, and achieve remarkable progress in your professional endeavors. Your dedication and hard work will be recognized and rewarded, leading to advancements, promotions, and increased responsibilities. Embrace new opportunities that arise, as they have the potential to propel you to greater heights. The first half of the year brings positive developments in your social circle...

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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: December 17, 2006
  • India: December 17, 2006
  • Philippines: December 17, 2006
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 2006
  • Canada: December 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: December 17, 2003
  • India: December 17, 2004
  • Philippines: December 17, 2004
  • United Kingdom: December 17, 2005
  • Canada: December 17, 2004

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

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

Full Driving License

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

When do I reach age of consent?

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

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

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

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

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

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

January 17, 2035

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

  • December 17, 2025 is on a Wednesday.
  • Your next birthday is 95 days away.

Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for December 17, 1988

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 17, 2024 Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2024
Sun 25 Sagittarius 33 25 Sagittarius 48 2 Aquarius 13
Moon 9 Aries 6 20 Cancer 22 6 Leo 24
Mercury 4 Capricorn 23 6 Sagittarius 33 8 Aquarius 17
Venus 29 Scorpio 24 11 Aquarius 27 14 Capricorn 25
Mars 13 Aries 7 5 Leo 27 1 Taurus 38
Jupiter 28 Taurus 5 14 Gemini 59 26 Taurus 10
Saturn 3 Capricorn 58 13 Pisces 30 8 Capricorn 9
Uranus 0 Capricorn 53 24 Taurus 5 3 Capricorn 0
Neptune 9 Capricorn 21 27 Pisces 9 10 Capricorn 42
Pluto 14 Scorpio 7 0 Aquarius 37 14 Scorpio 59
Rahu 8 Pisces 33 2 Aries 16 6 Pisces 39
Ketu 8 Virgo 33 2 Libra 16 6 Virgo 39

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