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Born on 4 January, 1940 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

85 years, 8 months, 14 days

Your next birthday is 107 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Thursday

4th day of the year 1940.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Rabbit (兔)

Roman Numerals

IV-I-MCMXL

LXXXV years old

Timings

Sunrise: 08:03 Sunset: 16:06

London UTC

January 4, 1940 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 4, 1940 : Your voice still opens doors — steady, independent and ready for fresh chapters.

Leader by design: Life Path Number 1—you start things and take responsibility.
Talks that matter: Sun & Mercury in the 3rd house from the Moon give quick wit and clear speech.
Relationship tests: Rahu conjunct Moon with Saturn & Uranus in the 7th house brings karmic partnership lessons.
Work intensity: Mars & Jupiter in the 6th and Pluto in the 10th shape a career tied to service and public change.

Decode Love, Money and Health for January 4, 1940 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on January 4, 1940 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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What happened on January 4, 1940

Hermann Göring, Luftwaffe Chief and Generalfeldmarschall, takes control of most war industries in Germany as Plenipotentiary for the Four Year Plan, increasing industrial output for the war effort.

January 4, 1940 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1940 belongs to the Silent Generation group.

When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

United States: January 4, 1958
India: January 4, 1958
Philippines: January 4, 1958
United Kingdom: January 4, 1958
Canada: January 4, 1958

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: January 4, 1955
India: January 4, 1956
Philippines: January 4, 1956
United Kingdom: January 4, 1957
Canada: January 4, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: January 4, 1956
India: January 4, 1958
Philippines: January 4, 1958
United Kingdom: January 4, 1957
Canada: January 4, 1956

Full Driving License

United States: January 4, 1958
India: January 4, 1960
Philippines: January 4, 1958
United Kingdom: January 4, 1961
Canada: January 4, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: January 4, 1956
India: January 4, 1958
Philippines: January 4, 1956
United Kingdom: January 4, 1956
Canada: January 4, 1956

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: January 4, 1958
India: January 4, 1961
Philippines: January 4, 1958
United Kingdom: January 4, 1958
Canada: January 4, 1958

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

United States: January 4, 1961
India: January 4, 1961
Philippines: January 4, 1958
United Kingdom: January 4, 1958
Canada: January 4, 1959

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

India: January 4, 1958
Canada: January 4, 1959
United States: January 4, 1961
Philippines: January 4, 1961
United Kingdom: January 4, 1958

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 4, 1986

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

January 4, 2026 is on a Sunday.
Your next birthday is 107 days away.

Ephemeris for January 4, 1940

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on January 4, 2025	Secondary Progressions for January 4, 2025
Sun	12 Capricorn 45	14 Capricorn 9	8 Aries 25
Moon	8 Scorpio 57	8 Pisces 42	21 Sagittarius 32
Mercury	26 Sagittarius 57	24 Sagittarius 12	16 Pisces 50
Venus	12 Aquarius 21	1 Pisces 12	23 Taurus 4
Mars	0 Aries 10	0 Leo 48	27 Taurus 40
Jupiter	1 Aries 30	12 Gemini 52	18 Aries 30
Saturn	24 Aries 36	14 Pisces 43	1 Taurus 12
Uranus	18 Taurus 12	23 Taurus 34	19 Taurus 35
Neptune	25 Virgo 30	27 Pisces 20	23 Virgo 45
Pluto	2 Leo 11	1 Aquarius 9	0 Leo 40
Rahu	25 Libra 22	1 Aries 19	20 Libra 52
Ketu	25 Aries 22	1 Libra 19	20 Aries 52

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025
Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025
Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025
Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025
Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025
Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2025
Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025
Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.