Born on 21 August, 1996 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
29 years, 22 days

Your next birthday is 342 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Wednesday

234th day of the year 1996.

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

XXIX years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:54 Sunset: 19:12

London UTC


Personality Traits for people born on August 21, 1996

Born on August 21, 1996 : You turn friendships into purpose and beauty into action.

  • Big-hearted networker — Sun in the 11th house + Life Path Number 9: you shine in groups and causes.
  • Creative communicator — Birth Number 3 with Jupiter in the 3rd: your words and stories open doors.
  • Belief-driven romance — Venus & Mars in the 9th: love, travel and ideas spark passion.
  • Practical reinvention — Saturn in the 6th and Pluto in the 2nd: you grind for excellence and remake how you earn.

You feel pulled toward beauty with a purpose. You like people who are patient, you get irritated by fickleness, and you resist possessiveness. That mix — a romantic heart inside an organized worker — makes you useful and magnetic. Read on and you’ll see how your natural gifts show up in friendships, work, love and the small routines that shape your life.

Personality : Romantic

You’re a romantic who operates in public and in private. With the Sun in the 11th house, you orient to groups, hopes and causes; you meet purpose through friends. At the same time Mercury in the 12th gives a private, reflective mind — you think deeply before you speak. That combination means you move between warm gatherings and quiet inner work. You want beauty and meaning; you prefer patient people. Watch how this blend makes you both the connector at a party and the person with a secret notebook of ideas.

Talent and Abilities : Creative Communicator

Your tools are words, networks and a knack for making ideas feel attractive. Jupiter in the 3rd boosts your communication; Birth Number 3 amplifies creativity and showmanship. Because Mercury sits in the 12th, you often craft material that feels intimate — essays, podcasts, or late-night posts that land with the right people. Unconsciously, you aim to move others toward compassion or action (Life Path 9). When Jupiter or Mercury run strong in transit, your voice finds an audience fast — be ready to publish or speak then.

Blind Spots : Impatient with Fickleness

You expect loyalty and consistency; when people wobble you take it personally. That can make you quick to judge and short-tempered in close relationships. Mercury in the 12th and Rahu in the 12th can also make you secretive or suspicious about motives, so you might read possessiveness where none exists. The challenge: learn to test assumptions before you react. When you do, your social magnetism becomes an asset rather than a source of friction.

Karmic Lessons : Service and Letting Go

Life Path 9 suggests a calling toward service and endings — turning what you’ve learned into gifts for others. The Moon’s South Node in the 6th points to repeated lessons around daily work, health, and boundaries. You may be pulled into service roles that test your limits until you learn to say no. Karmically, your growth comes by moving from codependency to mature generosity; do that and doors open in unexpected ways.

Family and Environment : Close, Uneven, and Creative

Your home life shows depth and a bit of unpredictability. Uranus and Neptune in the 4th suggest an unusual or spiritually tinged household; father often helps, and mother may carry strong emotional or artistic vibes. Families around you tend to be close-knit, and news travels fast. Expect some property or paperwork friction in the background. Still, those early pressures shape your ability to manage messy real-world details later on.

Health and Habits : Routine Matters

Saturn in the 6th points to the importance of daily structure: regular sleep, meals and exercise help you perform. You respond poorly to long stretches without routine — hunger can make you irritable. Skin sensitivities or stress-related complaints may appear if you push too hard. When Saturn or Mars transit your work/health sector, treat it as a cue to tighten habits rather than ignore them.

Education and Student Life : Curious but Restless

You learn best when study connects to purpose. Early schooling may have felt unsupportive or uneven, and you might have changed direction around adolescence. Still, you thrive in self-directed or vocational learning — coding, journalism, languages, or niche research suit you. Jupiter cycles and study-related transits are times when courses, mentors or short trips abroad can reshape your path.

Work, Money and Career : Determined Builder

You’re a worker who wants excellence. Saturn in the 6th makes you reliable and persistent; Pluto in the 2nd asks you to transform how you value money. Careers that fit include communication, research, transport/engineering niches, tech, medical diagnostics, teaching, or creative professions that connect to belief and travel. You may feel impatient for quick gains sometimes; financial transformations often happen slowly and then suddenly — treat them like a long game.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Passionate Explorer

With Venus and Mars in the 9th house, you fall for people who expand your world — teachers, travelers, or someone with a different background. You want romance that teaches you something. You dislike possessiveness and prefer a patient partner who trusts your freedom. If you’re male: your wife may work in Venus- or Mercury-linked fields (fashion, design, marketing, communications) and could travel or manage property. If you’re female: your husband may come from intellectual or tech fields (writing, teaching, IT, research) and may relocate for work. Marriage can include periods of physical distance due to work travel; early financial stress is possible but often resolves. Be mindful: when Venus, Mars or Jupiter transit your 9th or 7th houses, relationships can accelerate — those are moments to commit or to set clear boundaries.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Short Temper, Impatience, Paperwork

Be blunt with yourself: impatience, a quick temper, and a taste for fast money can create drama. Property or document headaches may show up in family or partner matters. Secretive thinking can isolate you. Confront those patterns directly — the cost of avoiding them is messy relationships and stalled projects.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Daily routine: set regular wake, meal and work times to soothe Saturn in the 6th.
  • Publish quietly: use Mercury-in-12th energy — write drafts in private, then share during Jupiter transits.
  • Financial plan: automated saving and clear contracts help navigate Pluto in the 2nd and family paperwork.
  • Boundaries: practice saying no and use short cooling-off phrases when you feel possessive or reactive.
  • Career moves: favor roles that mix communication, travel or research; short study abroad or certification bursts pay off.
  • Support: therapy or a mentor helps during deep lows — seek help if you feel overwhelmed.
  • Watch transits: Jupiter boosts communication and learning; Saturn tightens routines and tests health; Pluto reshapes finances — use those cycles intentionally.

Yearly Predictions

The year 2025 holds a blend of challenges and opportunities for you. Your communication skills and adaptability will be your strengths, enabling you to navigate through various situations with ease. However, you may encounter obstacles and difficulties in your endeavors, which may test your patience and resilience. From October 2024 to August 2025, the sub-cycle of Mercury will activate your 12th house, influencing your subconscious mind, secrets, and foreign travel. This period may bring about hidden opportunities and intuitive insights. It's essential to pay attention to your dreams and inner voice, as they may provide valuable guidance. Additionally, you may...

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What happened on August 21, 1996

  • Former State President of South Africa, F. W. de Klerk, makes an official apology for crimes committed under Apartheid to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Cape Town.

August 21, 1996 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1996 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: August 21, 2014
  • India: August 21, 2014
  • Philippines: August 21, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2014
  • Canada: August 21, 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 21, 2011
  • India: August 21, 2012
  • Philippines: August 21, 2012
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2013
  • Canada: August 21, 2012

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: August 21, 2012
  • India: August 21, 2014
  • Philippines: August 21, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2013
  • Canada: August 21, 2012

Full Driving License

  • United States: August 21, 2014
  • India: August 21, 2016
  • Philippines: August 21, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2017
  • Canada: August 21, 2014

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: August 21, 2012
  • India: August 21, 2014
  • Philippines: August 21, 2012
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2012
  • Canada: August 21, 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 21, 2014
  • India: August 21, 2017
  • Philippines: August 21, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2014
  • Canada: August 21, 2014

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

  • United States: August 21, 2017
  • India: August 21, 2017
  • Philippines: August 21, 2014
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2014
  • Canada: August 21, 2015

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

  • India: August 21, 2014
  • Canada: August 21, 2015
  • United States: August 21, 2017
  • Philippines: August 21, 2017
  • United Kingdom: August 21, 2014

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 21, 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 21, 2026 is on a Friday.
  • Your next birthday is 342 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for August 21, 1996

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on August 21, 2025 Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2025
Sun 28 Leo 29 28 Leo 28 26 Virgo 36
Moon 17 Scorpio 32 3 Leo 55 11 Sagittarius 10
Mercury 25 Virgo 48 10 Leo 4 23 Virgo 9
Venus 12 Cancer 44 24 Cancer 45 13 Leo 8
Mars 17 Cancer 31 9 Libra 1 5 Leo 52
Jupiter 8 Capricorn 2 15 Cancer 52 8 Capricorn 9
Saturn 6 Aries 16 0 Aries 35 4 Aries 20
Uranus 1 Aquarius 35 1 Gemini 22 0 Aquarius 49
Neptune 25 Capricorn 30 1 Aries 36 25 Capricorn 3
Pluto 0 Sagittarius 21 1 Aquarius 58 0 Sagittarius 45
Rahu 10 Libra 4 19 Pisces 11 8 Libra 32
Ketu 10 Aries 4 19 Virgo 11 8 Aries 32

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