Birthday Analysis - Enter Your Birth Date

Born on 17 January, 1940 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Pisces

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

85 years, 8 months, 18 days

Your next birthday is 103 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Wednesday

17th day of the year 1940.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Rabbit (兔)

Roman Numerals

XVII-I-MCMXL

LXXXV years old

Timings

Sunrise: 07:56 Sunset: 16:24

London UTC

January 17, 1940 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on January 17, 1940 : You are a steady captain who keeps steering toward purpose

Public drive with private depth — Sun sits in the 10th house from your Moon, so reputation and work matter.
Restless freedom and practical power — Life Path number 5 asks for variety while Birth number 8 seeks authority and security.
Friends and groups bring gains (Venus in the 11th), yet emotions repeat old patterns (Moon conjunct South Node; Saturn & Uranus conjunct Moon).
Hidden reserves of resilience — Mars and Jupiter in the 12th point to private strength and late, unexpected blessings.

Decode Love, Money and Health for January 17, 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 17, 1940 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

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Some famous persons born on January 17, 1940

Mircea Snegur, Politician, born in Trifănești (died: September 13, 2023)
Einar Økland, Children's writer, Psychologist, Poet, and Writer, born in Sveio Municipality
Naohiro Ikeda, Volleyball player, and Businessperson, born in Kashima (died: January 3, 2021)
Nerses Bedros XIX Tarmouni, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest, born in Cairo (died: June 25, 2015)
Frieder Birzele, Politician, born in Göppingen (died: December 25, 2023)
Herbert Schwinning, Association football player, born in Oberhausen (died: April 5, 1996)
Hans-Jürgen Ambrosius, German trade union official, born in Kreis Stendal (died: March 29, 2011)
Hans-Werner Hector, Mathematician, and Entrepreneur, born in Kaiserslautern
Ian Newton, Ornithologist, born in Chesterfield
Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali, Poet, born in Vryheid
Leighton Rees, Darts player, born in Ynysybwl (died: June 8, 2003)
Reinhard Rösler, Editor, born in Wałbrzych
Marcello Palmisano, Journalist, born in San Michele Salentino (died: February 9, 1995)
Bohumil Doležal, Bohemicist, Philologist, Opinion journalist, Literary critic, Journalist, Political scientist, Editing staff, Historian, Politician, and Writer, born in Prague
Esther Norma Arrostito, Politician, born in Buenos Aires (died: January 15, 1978)
Fred Hill, Association football player, born in Sheffield (died: October 1, 2021)
Bo Axelsson, Athletics competitor, born in Eslöv (died: May 28, 2008)
Fernando Bustamante, Businessperson, born in Santiago
Rosa Posada, Politician, and Lawyer, born in Madrid (died: October 29, 2014)
Paul Piccone, Philosopher, born in L'Aquila (died: July 12, 2004)
Paula Boland, Politician, born in Oyster Bay
Prem Bhatia, Cricketer, born in Delhi (died: March 13, 2018)
Richard Maloof, Tuba player, born in Sacramento (died: May 1, 2024)
Trotzky Augusto Yepez Obando, Chess player, born in San Gabriel (died: August 2, 2010)
Andrzej Kola, Basketball player, Archaeologist, University teacher, and Historian, born in Toruń
Vilmos Voigt, Philologist, born in Szeged
Eiko Katanosaka, Singer, born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Kazimierz Zbigniew Łoński, Artist, born in Zamość (died: May 21, 2011)
Jaroslav Kořán, Publisher, Editing staff, Dramaturge, Translator, Politician, Writer, Photographer, and Screenwriter, born in Prague (died: June 2, 2017)
Troels Trier, Ceramicist, Painter, and Musician, born in Copenhagen
Darci Martins Coelho, Politician, born in Porto Franco
Хұсейін Жүсіпұлы Әмір-Темір, Theater director, born in Қызылту, Тереңөзек ауданы, Қызылорда облысы, Қазақстан
Uvalde Lindsey, Politician, born in Harrison
Judith Ann Pinsker, Screenwriter, born in Kenmore, New York (died: April 26, 2014)
Toshihiko Miki, Seiyū, and Actor, born in Shiga Prefecture
Felix Safaryan, Physicist, born in Zolakar (died: May 9, 2001)
Зіновій Миколайович Легкий, Teacher, and Writer, born in Zalaniv
Olivia de Montelongo, Poet, and Writer, born in Saltillo
Антонина Петровна Корж, Soviet economic, state and political figure, born in Khabarovsk
Antonio Caballero, Artist, and Photographer, born in Mexico City
Jürgen Henker, Painter, born in Chemnitz
Mokrane Amar, Association football player, born in Algiers
Yolanda Sentíes Echeverría, Politician, born in Toluca
Wolfgang von Richter, Mammalogist, and Ecologist, born in Karlsruhe
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Tabaré Ramón Vázquez Rosas, Oncologist, Professor, Politician, and Physician, born in Montevideo (died: December 6, 2020)
Kip Keino, Middle-distance runner, Athletics competitor, and Long-distance runner, born in Nandi County
Anson Chan, Civil servant, and Politician, born in Shanghai

What happened on January 17, 1940

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January 17, 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 17, 1958
India: January 17, 1958
Philippines: January 17, 1958
United Kingdom: January 17, 1958
Canada: January 17, 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 17, 1955
India: January 17, 1956
Philippines: January 17, 1956
United Kingdom: January 17, 1957
Canada: January 17, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: January 17, 1956
India: January 17, 1958
Philippines: January 17, 1958
United Kingdom: January 17, 1957
Canada: January 17, 1956

Full Driving License

United States: January 17, 1958
India: January 17, 1960
Philippines: January 17, 1958
United Kingdom: January 17, 1961
Canada: January 17, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: January 17, 1956
India: January 17, 1958
Philippines: January 17, 1956
United Kingdom: January 17, 1956
Canada: January 17, 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 17, 1958
India: January 17, 1961
Philippines: January 17, 1958
United Kingdom: January 17, 1958
Canada: January 17, 1958

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

United States: January 17, 1961
India: January 17, 1961
Philippines: January 17, 1958
United Kingdom: January 17, 1958
Canada: January 17, 1959

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

India: January 17, 1958
Canada: January 17, 1959
United States: January 17, 1961
Philippines: January 17, 1961
United Kingdom: January 17, 1958

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

February 17, 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 17, 2026 is on a Saturday.
Your next birthday is 103 days away.

Ephemeris for January 17, 1940

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on January 17, 2025	Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2025
Sun	26 Capricorn 0	27 Capricorn 24	21 Aries 13
Moon	20 Aries 31	7 Virgo 6	29 Taurus 32
Mercury	16 Capricorn 49	13 Capricorn 0	23 Pisces 39
Venus	28 Aquarius 23	14 Pisces 23	6 Gemini 44
Mars	9 Aries 1	25 Cancer 45	6 Gemini 16
Jupiter	3 Aries 21	11 Gemini 49	21 Aries 38
Saturn	24 Aries 56	15 Pisces 51	2 Taurus 49
Uranus	18 Taurus 2	23 Taurus 21	20 Taurus 14
Neptune	25 Virgo 24	27 Pisces 35	23 Virgo 25
Pluto	1 Leo 54	1 Aquarius 34	0 Leo 37
Rahu	24 Libra 41	0 Aries 38	20 Libra 11
Ketu	24 Aries 41	0 Libra 38	20 Aries 11

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025
Mars square Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025
Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025
Mars square Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025
Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025
Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025
Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025
Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 07 November, 2025

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