Birthday 1940 January 4

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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, 8 days

Your next birthday is 113 days away.

Life Path Number
1

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

Personality Traits for people born on January 4, 1940

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.

You’ve earned experience and a direct way of moving through life. Your chart shows a practical mind, a desire for independence, and a comfortable public role. Basic facts: Life Path 1, Birth number 04, with notable placements—Sun & Mercury in 3rd, Venus 4th, Mars/Jupiter 6th, Saturn/Uranus 7th, Neptune 12th, Pluto 10th, and Rahu conjunct Moon. Expect these themes to surface again during planetary transits and cycles.

Personality : Charming Communicator

You meet people with charm and clear talk. That charisma opens doors—neighbors, colleagues and local leaders notice you. At the same time, there’s a quickness to your judgments; you value independence and expect competence. That mix makes you useful in groups but sometimes lonely in close ties. This pattern leads naturally into your talents.

Talent and Abilities : Organized Initiator

You excel at starting projects and putting systems in place. Mars and Jupiter in the work house give stamina; Mercury and the Sun sharpen your speech and trade sense. You work in steps and expect results. Unconsciously you push to be first—this fuels entrepreneurship, management or civic roles, especially when Jupiter or Mars cycle through your sectors.

Blind Spots : Surface Ease, Inner Restlessness

Your charm can read as superficial to those who seek deeper patience. Rahu near the Moon creates an inner restlessness—quick wants, sudden attractions, a taste for novelty. Pride and blunt speech can burn bridges. These tendencies tend to intensify during Saturn or Uranus transits, so small habits now prevent repeated friction later.

Karmic Lessons : Freedom vs. Commitment

Your chart asks you to balance independence with steady partnerships. Moon’s South Node in the house of relationships suggests recurring patterns: you attract partners who mirror old lessons until you change your approach. The task is to transform solo drive into reliable presence. Getting this right shifts your legacy from solo wins to meaningful bonds.

Family and Environment : Solid Roots, Occasional Friction

Your mother shows steady support; you likely had school access and encouragement. A father figure may be disciplined or connected to structured work and could have moved or worked away. Family businesses or trades are possible, with occasional inheritance or property complications. Clear boundaries and honest conversations ease recurring tensions—start there.

Health and Habits : Steady Energy, Sensitive System

You have durable stamina but stress can show up as acidity, thyroid or ENT issues. You may prefer later starts and like walking; that simple routine benefits you more than fancy diets. Keep regular checkups for thyroid and eyes. Small daily habits protect your ability to keep leading and enjoying life.

Education and Student Life : Focused Learner

Schooling likely worked in your favor; you could get into good local colleges or vocational programs. You focus and complete tasks. Research, law, communication or technical subjects suit you. Lifelong learning recharges you—periods when Jupiter supports study are especially productive and rewarding.

Work, Money and Career : Practical Founder

You do best when you run or manage things—business, real estate, transport, government contracts or administration. Pluto in the 10th brings transformation in public life; Mars gives drive in daily work. You may see sudden financial swings; avoid get-rich-quick moves. Build steady savings and use your negotiating skill to protect gains.

Love Life and Romantic Partners : Intensity That Teaches

If you are male: your wife may be practical, grounded and focused on security—someone who values steady work and family structure. If you are female: your husband may come from a more fluid, research or creative background and may bring spiritual or investigative interests. In both cases, partners often mirror lessons about responsibility and trust. Saturn and Uranus in the partnership house can delay or reshape commitments; these cycles pressure you but also reveal how to build a reliable bond.

Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Quick Temper, Risk Appetite

Be blunt: pride, impatience and a love of immediate wins can cost you friends and money. You speak with force; that can win battles but lose trust. You may feel tempted by speculation or sudden schemes. Face these faults. Slow down, and you’ll convert raw energy into disciplined power.

Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies

  • Pause before replying—one slow breath changes outcomes.
  • Set a simple emergency fund; avoid speculative “get rich fast” deals.
  • Daily walk and routine thyroid/eye checks; health is your engine.
  • Try brief journaling or a ten-minute meditation to steady Rahu’s restlessness.
  • During major transits (Saturn/Uranus for relationships; Pluto for career; Jupiter/Mars for work/health), reassess contracts and commitments.

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Some famous persons born on January 4, 1940

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 113 days away.

Astrology Analysis

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

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