Born on 12 August, 1996 (Monday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Cancer

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
29 years, 1 month

Your next birthday is 333 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Monday

225th day of the year 1996.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Roman Numerals
XII-VIII-MCMXCVI

XXIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:40 Sunset: 19:30

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 12, 1996

Born on August 12, 1996 : You blend warmth with strategy — a romantic who plans

  • Sun conjunct Moon — your feelings and sense of self align; you act from an authentic place.
  • Life Path 9 & Birth Number 3 — you aim to help and you speak with flair.
  • Mercury 2nd from Moon — you think in terms of value, money, and reputation.
  • Venus/Mars 12th + Uranus/Neptune 7th — private passions meet unconventional partnerships.

You come across as warm and capable. People feel held by you, and you often steer situations quietly so things work out. That mix — tenderness plus strategy — becomes your signature in love, work, and family. Expect those themes to deepen during key planetary cycles like Saturn or Uranus transits.

Personality : Warm strategist

Your Sun conjunct Moon gives you inner unity: what you want and how you feel usually match. You nurture others but also nudge outcomes — not out of malice, but from a desire to protect and solve. Picture someone who comforts a friend while quietly making a plan to fix the problem. That integrity makes you dependable, and it sets the stage for creative work that matters.

Talent and Abilities : Practical communicator

With Birth Number 3 and Mercury near the Moon’s value zone, you shine at anything that mixes voice and worth: fundraising, sales, content, or pitching ideas. Jupiter in the 6th shows skill in service and daily craft; Pluto in the 5th gives deep creative reinvention. Unconsciously, you seek recognition by helping — that motive powers your best projects and pulls audiences in.

Blind Spots : Persuasion that can feel like control

You care deeply and you know how to influence outcomes. At times that becomes manipulation by intention: you persuade to protect, and others may feel steered. You also hate being easily swayed, which makes you reactive when influence comes your way. Awareness of this pattern frees you to choose honesty over control — and opens more authentic connections.

Karmic Lessons : Service with ethical clarity

Life Path 9 asks you to serve bigger causes and let go of small attachments. Saturn in the 9th points to slow lessons around belief, study, and long-term vision; the Moon’s South Node in the 9th hints at past loyalties to rigid ideas. Your task: offer help without owning outcomes. These lessons often intensify during Saturn or Jupiter transits, when choices become tests of character.

Family and Environment : Supportive, sometimes sacrificial

You tend to act as guardian in your family — practical, responsible, protective. A parent, especially mother or father, may have been both helpful and demanding, shaping your coping skills. Siblings or elder relatives can be sources of pride and occasional strain. Family themes push you toward responsibility, and they also teach you when to accept help instead of always providing it.

Health and Habits : Routines protect you

Your body responds to rhythm. Skipped meals, irregular sleep, or late-night stress undercut your energy. Mars and Venus in the 12th suggest hidden tension from overworking or private worries; attend to digestion, head/neck comfort, and steady sleep. Small daily practices — meals on time, short walks, sleep hygiene — will repay you more than dramatic fixes.

Education and Student Life : Capable but easily distracted

You learn fast and speak well, but you can pivot before finishing. Saturn’s 9th-house influence can delay or restructure higher education, so formal degrees may arrive later or take an unusual path. Practical training, internships, and projects suit you: you absorb knowledge best when you apply it. That real-world learning becomes a bridge to career clarity.

Work, Money and Career : Networked in service

You thrive where communication meets helping: public relations, fundraising, healthcare admin, journalism, coding with a social focus, or sales for ethical causes. Mercury’s placement suggests earnings tied to voice or value; Jupiter in the 6th points to steady work and skill-building. Be cautious with risky partnerships; your strength is adaptability and relationship-building, not split ownership of ventures.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Romantic idealist with private passions

You want romance that feels meaningful. Venus and Mars placed in the 12th house make some loves private, sacrificial, or emotionally intense — you may fall quietly and protect what you feel. Uranus and Neptune near partnership points show a draw to unconventional, spiritual, or artistic mates. If you’re male: your wife may be strong-willed or take the lead at times. If you’re female: your husband may be intellectual, supportive, and come from a broad family background. Love marriages and delayed unions are possible; Saturn transits can test timing while Uranus or Neptune bring sudden change or idealism. Your partner will often see you as tender and persuasive, and they may also sense the private room you keep for longing — honesty about that inner life builds trust and avoids confusion.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Trust vs. control

Be blunt with yourself: steering others to protect them can cross into control. You can also be easily rattled when influence comes back at you. Financially, generosity can meet trouble if you don’t save. You may face arguments or reputational tests if you cut corners. Confront these patterns directly — the sting of accountability becomes the engine of growth.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Actionable insight: Launch a 90-day project that links your creativity to service (blog, fundraiser, campaign).
  • Tip: During Saturn or Jupiter cycles, slow major moves; structure goals into 6–12 month steps.
  • Technique: Before advising, ask one clarifying question — it stops covert steering and builds consent.
  • Tool: Use a habit app + budgeting tool; automate 10% savings and one weekly meal plan.
  • Strategy: In relationships, practice one transparent boundary a month; honesty beats secretiveness every time.

Yearly Predictions

In the year 2025, as you embark on your 29th year of life, the cosmic forces align to orchestrate a symphony of opportunities and challenges. The sub-cycle of Mercury, which spans from March 2024 to January 2027, activates the 2nd house of your astrological chart, bringing forth a transformative journey that will redefine your sense of self-worth and personal possessions. The first half of 2025 will be marked by the transit of Jupiter through your 11th house, the realm of gains, income, and social connections. This celestial movement heralds a period of financial prosperity, with increased opportunities for wealth accumulation...

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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, 2014
  • India: August 12, 2014
  • Philippines: August 12, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2014
  • Canada: August 12, 2014
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, 2011
  • India: August 12, 2012
  • Philippines: August 12, 2012
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2013
  • Canada: August 12, 2012

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 12, 2012
  • India: August 12, 2014
  • Philippines: August 12, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2013
  • Canada: August 12, 2012

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 12, 2014
  • India: August 12, 2016
  • Philippines: August 12, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2017
  • Canada: August 12, 2014

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 12, 2012
  • India: August 12, 2014
  • Philippines: August 12, 2012
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2012
  • Canada: August 12, 2012
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, 2014
  • India: August 12, 2017
  • Philippines: August 12, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2014
  • Canada: August 12, 2014

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

  • United States: August 12, 2017
  • India: August 12, 2017
  • Philippines: August 12, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2014
  • Canada: August 12, 2015

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

  • India: August 12, 2014
  • Canada: August 12, 2015
  • United States: August 12, 2017
  • Philippines: August 12, 2017
  • United Kingdom: August 12, 2014

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 12, 2042

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.
  • Your next birthday is 333 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 12, 1996

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 49 19 Leo 49 17 Virgo 50
Moon 27 Cancer 32 27 Pisces 34 18 Leo 8
Mercury 15 Virgo 29 4 Leo 18 1 Libra 34
Venus 4 Cancer 21 14 Cancer 7 3 Leo 16
Mars 11 Cancer 39 3 Libra 19 0 Leo 16
Jupiter 8 Capricorn 32 14 Cancer 5 7 Capricorn 50
Saturn 6 Aries 41 1 Aries 4 5 Aries 0
Uranus 1 Aquarius 54 1 Gemini 13 1 Aquarius 0
Neptune 25 Capricorn 42 1 Aries 47 25 Capricorn 9
Pluto 0 Sagittarius 19 2 Aquarius 9 0 Sagittarius 35
Rahu 10 Libra 33 19 Pisces 40 9 Libra 1
Ketu 10 Aries 33 19 Virgo 40 9 Aries 1

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